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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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hey everyone, just got the single turbo conversion on the road today! have to take it easy for a bit to break the turbo in but its already pretty fun. heres some pics. There are a few little things that need to be tied up. Turbo is a Blitz K27.2


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And just one of the car:
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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very clean first gen.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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looking good man!!
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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When I read your title I thought you dumped your girl so you can put more love towards your car.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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wow VERY nice, any idea how much HP its puttin out?
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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nice... how much hp gain did you get?
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 05:14 AM
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wow looks good man.. i am picking up my aristo motor tomorrow i can't wait! so i got a question for you...what made you switch to a single huge turbo? is it a preference thing or is there a huge advantage?
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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nice..ill love to be single..hehe
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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Thanks everyone. Don't really know the HP gains yet still breaking it in... i never thought driving all nice and civilized would be so difficult. But from the little bit ive played with, its negligible at the moment, i still have yet to hook up my boost controller which i think is going to make a big difference. Seems the wastegate is opening a tad bit early but i have no boost reference to confirm that yet. And Chewy, it is a preference thing to an extent. There are large advantages to go single just for potential power. The turbo i am running is good to about 545whp which really isnt tons for a 2jz but is definitely enough for me to get my kicks. But there is still alot of tuning ahead and on a tight budget its difficult to get things done quickly as i am only 19 and apprenticing to be a parts tech at a local automotive parts store so funds are low at the moment but im making due with what i can. I'll keep everyone posted! I still have lots of work planned as i have a machine shop where i work so i am looking into building the valvetrain over the winter since canadian winters kinda suck for driving Aristo's
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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And apologies for the dark pictures. My remote flash is currently AWOL from my camera bag.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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wow nice work there!! i so envy you!!
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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thats awesome man. i have been talkin to alot of people and they say if you go single turbo you should see a difference in gas milage and more reliability. i just picked up my motor friday and i am waiting on my timing belt and water pump to come in so i can change that to. but single turbo seems to be a good way to go! again props to you man
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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Very nice!
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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SO! turbo is breaking in finally i only have about 450KM's on it and flying by the seat of my pants it feels like im making just slightly less power than i was with the stock twins at just more than half the boost. Cant wait to hook the boost controller up
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