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Old 05-11-2011, 07:59 PM
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im getting closer on my build and mached up the turbo to see how the valve covers were gonna look there not to close but not real far awaya either, will i be ok to runthese or should i get 1/2" valve cover spacer and stock covers?

Im likein the way this looks tho

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Old 05-12-2011, 07:55 AM
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Bump. For advice
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put a boot/cover on the turbo and see how it does. those covers look too good to not run them.
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my DP is notched for clearance around the second coil. should be fine
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thats as much clearance as we have on joses truck and treys truck, should be fine...
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Cool deal thats what i wanted to hear , thanks guys
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Looks fine to me.. So long as it isn't touching..
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Ya I'm gonna lookoin to get the turbo blanket from silicone intakes.com. Has anyone ran these befor?
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I got my turbo blanket on eBay for under 100 bucks with some wrap. I highly recommend using a turbo blanket.
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