01-20-2008, 09:09 PM
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BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
Hey Travis; I don't know if you've checked back on the BBK design since they teased us back in 2004, but there's a list going for those who want one and fresh replies from one of the BBK brothers to 3rd Gen subscribers. He hasn't posted flow numbers yet, but actual testing/tweaking is apparently going on right January 2008 now-
thought you might like to know. Nitro
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01-21-2008, 08:53 AM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
^ So it's official then huh, you guys will definitely be relating it to a "Turtle" lol....?
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01-21-2008, 06:04 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
If I didnt already have an intake I would probably go for it, I like new things..
On the other hand, I might not have got one for particular supercharging reasons
01-22-2008, 09:53 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
I'm only interested if it comes painted green and flows 300+cfm per runner. Otherwise, what does it accomplish that other commercially available intake manifolds don't?
01-22-2008, 10:07 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
This looks like an easier install than a stealthram and a basic bolt on I can handle, excited to see it become available!
01-22-2008, 10:42 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
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89blues This looks like an easier install than a stealthram and a basic bolt on I can handle, excited to see it become available!
Easier to install than a HSR? How easy do you want it?!?!
01-22-2008, 10:57 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
I hope he meant the Super Ram.
Plus it will be CA legal so we will have a choice other than the Super Ram.
01-25-2008, 02:23 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
well it took long enough,
but i dont think its gonna be boost friendly the runners are press fit with o rings doesnt sound like its gonna seal very well under pressure
01-26-2008, 02:05 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
I checked BBK website but I didn't see it. I wanna see a picture of it. Where?
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01-26-2008, 06:03 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
01-26-2008, 10:54 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
at least it's something new on the market for thirdgen guys. Any eta?
01-27-2008, 06:07 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
This product has been talked about for at least 3-4 years now.
I would've hoped for some more concrete data by now.
It appears closer to being released, but the BBK rep who posts here only said "as soon as possible".
TPI for life!
01-27-2008, 07:24 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
Why would this be any better than a Super Ram?
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01-27-2008, 07:53 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
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RU-QWIK Why would this be any better than a Super Ram?
Jason
assembly, and it may flow better.
01-27-2008, 09:26 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
It still has a TPI-style base so I can't see it making substantially more power than other available TPI intake systems (though I do wonder if the entry angle and port cross section are better/bigger on the BBK). I would imagine price and ease of use would be the main selling points. If I had to deal with CA smog on a TPI car, I'd consider one since the Super Ram is such a PITA to assemble.
01-28-2008, 02:18 AM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
There is a 15 page thread about it in the TPI section. Dont you guys read the rest of these forums?
01-28-2008, 10:18 AM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
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Kevin91Z There is a 15 page thread about it in the TPI section. Dont you guys read the rest of these forums?
There are other forums???!?
While some might consider reading a 15 page thread about a TPI intake a good idea, I can't say that I have been that bored.
05-14-2008, 06:48 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
when is this POS coming out....i wanna buy it soon..
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05-15-2008, 08:26 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
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billybird when is this POS coming out....i wanna buy it soon..
If it is such a "POS" why are you bumping a 5 month old thread and wanting to buy it?
05-15-2008, 10:30 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
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vindeezl If it is such a "POS" why are you bumping a 5 month old thread and wanting to buy it?
relax mr. personalty..i was jokin around and lookin forward to this thing to come out(but i know it wont)....OK????..is that clear for a rere...god..
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05-16-2008, 09:30 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
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billybird mr. personalty..
Mr. Personality and god...
For this I will excuse your earlier post error... please continue
05-16-2008, 11:45 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
you do not have an ls1, therefor, you are no god.
05-17-2008, 09:42 PM
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Re: BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....
Who needs that when you have a Pontiac 400?
05-17-2008, 09:42 PM
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