9.8t titanium turbos vs 10.5, what is this?
Jul 12, 2004, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboMaestro
As far as I know, there are NO plans to bring any titanium units to the US on any 05 models. They all will be steel units. The titanium units build boost almost 1000rpms sooner than the steel units.
Jul 12, 2004, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by marksae
I'd like to see a material change that improves spool by 1000 rpm. That sounds a little too much to me.
Jul 12, 2004, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by marksae
I'd like to see a material change that improves spool by 1000 rpm. That sounds a little too much to me.
Jul 12, 2004, 03:54 PM
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How much are the titanium rotating assemblies and where can I get one? Are these direct replacements for the factory parts or are the bearing clearances etc different?
Jul 12, 2004, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 1QWKEVO
man my left foot has more knowledge then anyone at the dealer has... but those engineer aren't too bright either... but thats another story
Jul 12, 2004, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Fenris Ulf
How much are the titanium rotating assemblies and where can I get one? Are these direct replacements for the factory parts or are the bearing clearances etc different?
Jul 12, 2004, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MalibuJack
I bought the unit from a vendor in Taiwan.. Brand new and complete, so it wasn't an upgrade or a modified stock unit.. But there's alot to be said for the stock turbo and even the Ti Turbo.. I think too many people are too quick to upgrade to bigger and better, and never optimize what they have.. (given several realistic factors such as expense and time)
Jul 12, 2004, 04:40 PM
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THis is all very interesting. I'd like to hear from someone that has one of those titanium wheeled turbos installed on their U.S. Evo VIII. Anyone, anyone?!
Jul 12, 2004, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Fenris Ulf
How much are the titanium rotating assemblies and where can I get one? Are these direct replacements for the factory parts or are the bearing clearances etc different?
I believe TurboMaestro sells the Ti turbos...
Jul 12, 2004, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Zeus
I believe TurboMaestro sells the Ti turbos...
http://stores.ebay.com/TurboMaestro_...isplayZ2QQtZkm BUT I only have five left, oh no!!!
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Jul 12, 2004, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by EVO Neil
THis is all very interesting. I'd like to hear from someone that has one of those titanium wheeled turbos installed on their U.S. Evo VIII. Anyone, anyone?!
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Originally Posted by EVO Neil
THis is all very interesting. I'd like to hear from someone that has one of those titanium wheeled turbos installed on their U.S. Evo VIII. Anyone, anyone?!
Jul 12, 2004, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Fenris Ulf
How much are the titanium rotating assemblies and where can I get one? Are these direct replacements for the factory parts or are the bearing clearances etc different?
