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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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5.3 Twins

Twin Borg Warner 177268's with 1.22 ar on a 5.3.
Ready, set, go!
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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 09:23 PM
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Re: 5.3 Twins

I wouldnt do the 1.22's but depends on how much rpm and application. Drag only on t brake it may work ok but that turbine is already good enough size, i would stick with .83 ar street strip, no more than 1.0 in race car. Spool time would be really delayed with a 1.22
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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 05:28 AM
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Re: 5.3 Twins

Thank you for your reply!
I agree with you completely.
I found a set of these locally and just thought I would ask .
Think I will stick with a single 76mm.
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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 02:55 PM
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Good Call on the 76mm.
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