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BlackGMC build take 2 - Turbo Time

Old May 31, 2014 | 02:21 PM
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Pressure still holding. I will call this "leak free".

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Old May 31, 2014 | 03:50 PM
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I ended up with 3.90's in my old truck, they were about perfect for everything honestly.
Old May 31, 2014 | 04:36 PM
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Hmmmm. 3.90s. The only reason i am not going back with 4.10s is the cruise RPM. I choose to drive my truck everyday vs driving the honda. I dont care about the MPG it is just kinda annoying wrapping rpms driving down the highway.
Old May 31, 2014 | 06:51 PM
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I think Rick said it best concerning gears and turbos...

"Do you want to go fast or make boost easy?"
Old May 31, 2014 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Atomic
I think Rick said it best concerning gears and turbos...

"Do you want to go fast or make boost easy?"
Both!
Old May 31, 2014 | 07:26 PM
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Then get a low gear and use nitrous with boost
Old May 31, 2014 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Atomic
Then get a low gear and use nitrous with boost
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Old May 31, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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How about twin 72mm mirror image Turbo's from NRE?

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Old May 31, 2014 | 10:18 PM
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I think you have to have $50,000 in cash to even give those guys a call.
Old May 31, 2014 | 10:56 PM
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So would yall replace a TruTrac with 110-120k miles on it?

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