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04-15-2004, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyer
IS this for your truck or a go-kart? If a go-kart ... might not be a bad idea.
But I was trying to think of a way to carry the same idea to my mower.
04-15-2004, 03:22 PM
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All they are is marine venting motors. My boat has two. They make a funny noise. You can save yourself some money and to go a boat store and get one for ~$50.
04-15-2004, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bootleg
All they are is marine venting motors. My boat has two. They make a funny noise. You can save yourself some money and to go a boat store and get one for ~$50.
04-15-2004, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by trtturbo
The electrical power it would take to drive a turbo to produce significant boost would outweigh any small gain you may see.
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I gained .5 in the 1/4 with that 3-eturbo mod, buddy!
04-15-2004, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by LOW2000
I'm still waiting for the garrett hydracharger to replace the typical supercharger.
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You could even swap in a hydraboost brake pump from a heavy duty truck to drive the hydraulic transmission.
I wonder how much longer until these things come out?