View Poll Results: Going Turbo?

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  • Keep the Novi 2k and make things easy!

    4 57.14%
  • Get the turbo and make killer hp and torque. Even though it might be a tuning nightmare in the beginning.

    3 42.86%
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Thread: Going Turbo!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

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    Mike @ Dallas Mustang
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    Going Turbo!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

    Well gentlemen, I have th oportunity to trade my 2k plus $$$ for a NEW ProTurboKits (PTK) 5.8 stainless steel street kit complete with a 64mm turbo and 3 core air/air intercooler for my 351w 6-speed 90 Hatch. Whatcha think?

    Mike

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    I like turbo's, I got smoked once by an Incon TT stang, couldn't even tell it was there at idle, hell of a sleeper.
    Quote Originally Posted by Kato Engineering
    you just like the metric system because when you talk about your organs length, a three digit number seems to you longer than a one digit number....
    Dart Block 331 and No Power Adder, currently in pieces...... :weird:

    Used to run 6.90 @ 100.4 mph in the 1/8th

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    Mike,

    I would go for it! Those kits are supposed to be really nice.

    BTW: Nice to meet you @ WFC - forgot to get my t-shirt!

    Ian

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    Mike, I'm trying to do the exact same deal with ptk. I would say go for it and enjoy the power. Find somone to buy my 2k so I can get a ptk kit also.

    Brandon
    90 strawberry coupe

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    id go turbo

    and also tuning shouldnt really be that much more difficult then the blower

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    Mike @ Dallas Mustang
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    Originally posted by Mike Gager
    id go turbo

    and also tuning shouldnt really be that much more difficult then the blower
    ACT's would be the only things that I would have to really look at. Now I will need to get a egt/pyrometer alng with my fp and boost.

    GREAT!!!!!!!!! MORE FREAKING MONEY!!!.

    Ian, nice to meet you too. I will get you a t-shirt when our new ons come out with the new logo.

    Mike

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    I wanna T-shirt :D, How 'bout free t-shirts for the top 10 posters of Novi-power, lol.
    Quote Originally Posted by Kato Engineering
    you just like the metric system because when you talk about your organs length, a three digit number seems to you longer than a one digit number....
    Dart Block 331 and No Power Adder, currently in pieces...... :weird:

    Used to run 6.90 @ 100.4 mph in the 1/8th

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    Go Turbo

    Later,

    Dawg
    Dawgsgt White 93 GT
    Engine: 331 ci. built by Ohio Crankshaft Edelbrock RPM intake, Edelbrock 6037 heads, Accufab 70mm TB, 1.6 roller rockers, Comp cams, SCT 2800 90mm Mass air, 60lb injectors, Professional Products Hi-Flow fuel rail kit, MSD Timing Retard, Aluminum 2 core radiator, electric vaccum pump.
    Power Adder: Vortech Sci-trim Supercharger with upgraded discharge tube, UPR Powerpipe.
    Suspension: Ground pounder adjustable cast and camber plates, Lakewood 70/30 struts, 50/50 drag shocks, subframe connecters, Factory 5 upper and lower control arms.
    Exhaust: Mac 1 5/8 long tube headers, Dr. gas X-pipe, 2.5 (2) chamber Flowmaster mufflers.
    Electronics: MSD 6AL, Blue Ford Motorsport 9mm wires, MSD Cap and rotor.
    Drivetrain: Stock T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter with a chrome Hurst handle, Aluminum driveshaft, 3.55 gears.
    Interior: 2 1/16 Dual gauge pod with Boost and Fuel gauges.
    Exterior: Original Oxford white paint job, Chrome 5 Star Pony rims

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    why? intercooled turbo boost will be lower temp then unintercooled supercharged boost

    Originally posted by dmpmw
    ACT's would be the only things that I would have to really look at. Now I will need to get a egt/pyrometer alng with my fp and boost.

    GREAT!!!!!!!!! MORE FREAKING MONEY!!!.

    Ian, nice to meet you too. I will get you a t-shirt when our new ons come out with the new logo.

    Mike

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    If not for smog issues my car would be boosted with at least a T72.

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