How NOT to turbocharge your ricer...

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Jun 2, 2011 | 12:20 PM

#16

Lil Dog

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Wow, I just don't have words for that.. Really, at 8 psi, that PVC is probably just fine. Can't believe he cut the hood to show that off. May as well put a hood stack on it and save his alternator.

Jun 2, 2011 | 12:27 PM

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Unit44

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Looks like when he painted the under hood "go faster" paint he painted his air filter too!

anyone else see this or is it just my computer monitor...

Jun 2, 2011 | 12:29 PM

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Redleg

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A load of concrete in the trunk would certainly help him build boost quickly.

Jun 2, 2011 | 02:50 PM

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74dart

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But its a front wheel drive right? Wouldn't the concrete be better up front where it could help with traction. While he's at it he could add a huge wing on the bac to offset the extra grip and power.

Jun 2, 2011 | 02:56 PM

#20

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Unit44

Looks like when he painted the under hood "go faster" paint he painted his air filter too!

anyone else see this or is it just my computer monitor...

Oh yeah, Mr Turbo got that overspray everywhere. Look at the battery cable at the very right edge of the pic.

Jun 2, 2011 | 03:19 PM

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rebal

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theres lots of room for a pee trap ...wonder why he left that off? worth a few ponies

Jun 2, 2011 | 03:21 PM

#22

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Cash for clunkers doesn't even want that car.

Jun 2, 2011 | 03:24 PM

#23

Shovelhead

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No downtube?
Just vent the exhaust impeller to the atmosphere.........

Either that, or his pvc exhaust pipe melted..........

Jun 2, 2011 | 03:38 PM

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67HotRod

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Believe it or not, its pretty common with the ricers to use pvc for the turbos. Most hide it as much as possible. Yep 6-8psi of boost doesn't hurt it.