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Originally Posted by XwChriswX Can your turbo be upgraded by just a turbo upgrade using the same piping, or would you need new flanges/mounts? yes, and no. The turbo is

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Can your turbo be upgraded by just a turbo upgrade using the same piping, or would you need new flanges/mounts?
yes, and no. The turbo is bigger, so the piping I have might have to be changed up, also dependent on how this new kit is routed, it might be wiser to update all together
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yes, and no. The turbo is bigger, so the piping I have might have to be changed up, also dependent on how this new kit is routed, it might be wiser to update all together
Is that something you're looking to do if this kit does in fact out perform the S&R kit? Or are you still locked to them for a time due to the publicity?
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Is that something you're looking to do if this kit does in fact out perform the S&R kit? Or are you still locked to them for a time due to the publicity?
I am always looking ways to have a more efficient, powerful Z.
I love that my car drives like a stock NISMO when out of boost... and roars like a mo fawking monster when in boost... but things will need to change when I go for more power anyway
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