BBK Turtle Back TPI intake....

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Jan 20, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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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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Jan 21, 2008 | 07:53 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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Jan 21, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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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
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Jan 22, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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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?
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Jan 22, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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This looks like an easier install than a stealthram and a basic bolt on I can handle, excited to see it become available!
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Jan 22, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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Quote: 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?!?!

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Jan 22, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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I hope he meant the Super Ram.

Plus it will be CA legal so we will have a choice other than the Super Ram.
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Jan 25, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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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
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Jan 26, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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I checked BBK website but I didn't see it. I wanna see a picture of it. Where?
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Jan 26, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Jan 26, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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at least it's something new on the market for thirdgen guys. Any eta?
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Jan 27, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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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!
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Jan 27, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Why would this be any better than a Super Ram?

Jason
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Jan 27, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Quote: Why would this be any better than a Super Ram?

Jason
assembly, and it may flow better.
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Jan 27, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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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.
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Jan 28, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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There is a 15 page thread about it in the TPI section. Dont you guys read the rest of these forums?
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Jan 28, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Quote: 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.
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May 14, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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when is this POS coming out....i wanna buy it soon..




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May 15, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Quote: 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?
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May 15, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Quote: 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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May 16, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Quote: mr. personalty..
Mr. Personality and god...

For this I will excuse your earlier post error... please continue
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May 16, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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you do not have an ls1, therefor, you are no god.
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May 17, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Who needs that when you have a Pontiac 400?
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