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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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3" air intake

finally made a 3" air intake.need to get some stainless hose clamps and make two bushings for the throttle bracket.then have it powder coated.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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What's this supposed to do if anything the factory doesn't do?

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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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the stock crossover pipe is very restrictive.

This usually help with EGT control and gets a little more air through the motor.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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Nice work. I think a bigger turbo would top that off perfectly.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 12:14 AM
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did it help at all?
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 03:04 AM
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I wouldn't expect it to make much difference on the pressure side of the turbo... but I'd be curious to hear about the results
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 04:02 AM
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have not run it more than a test drive.it snowed a little and in east if it snows a little they put down a lot of salt.i really don't think it will do much.but, I have to much time on my hands so why not try it.wanted to delete the grid heater anyway.yes, a bigger turbo would be nice.any ideas on what to try? the truck is a stock 89 with the easy to do,no cost pump mods.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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I adapted an HX35 to my 91 when I was running non-intercooled. With a manual trans and 12cm housing, it worked really well.
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by dodgenstein
I adapted an HX35 to my 91 when I was running non-intercooled. With a manual trans and 12cm housing, it worked really well.
+1 on the HX35

I run one on my '93. Drilled the divider, boost elbow/resitrictor for wastegate, and 4" exhaust. Some say they run hot, but I haven't been able to push mine past 1200* and that's towing.
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