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Old 12-02-2009 | 12:31 PM
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hey guys so saw theis posting of some garret t4 turbos for sell.....75bucks a pop....how big are these and would these be a good turbo instrall as a custom set up on my 5.3......any info helps....
Old 12-02-2009 | 12:34 PM
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lol. GARRETT makes more than one turbo.

http://www.forcedinductions.com/productsgarrett.htm
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Also, don't forget that the turbo is usually only about 25%(if not less) of the build cost.
Old 12-02-2009 | 12:55 PM
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well idk thats why im asking...lol
i would need the pipes going to the intake, from the turbo (depending on the position)...but wat else?????
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You need hot parts all cold side wastegate bov intercooler all oil lines and fittings turbo gauges etc. Its a lot of stuff needed
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Originally Posted by blklime02
well idk thats why im asking...lol
i would need the pipes going to the intake, from the turbo (depending on the position)...but wat else?????
Everything you see here, plus a fuel system and tune, Oh and a bunch of little odds and ends,

There is a reason a kit cost $4200

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ah....i see......
so that kit there is bout 4200$$ .....hum yea ill take one of those for xmas......pls ?? lol
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haha i like having turbos named after me lol
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