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Old 01-02-09 | 05:08 PM
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DAMN dude looks like your silicone couplers are a bit close to the crank pulley though no?
Old 01-02-09 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Spyder78
Damn that is the money shot for sure. But why are you utilizing the stock throttle body? did you modify the inlet for more air flow or anything?
No, I haven't really thought about using another TB, but maybe in the future. It seems that it would be a very easy swap.

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Tryin to give Jeff a run for his money?
Just trying to keep up

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DAMN dude looks like your silicone couplers are a bit close to the crank pulley though no?
Pic is deceiving, There is actually about 1 inch clearance between the hose and the crank pulley. "Lots of room"
Old 01-08-09 | 01:31 AM
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WOW!

I better setup a donation so I can start building up my 430. Maybe do a quad turbo just to one up everyone else.

Man, can't wait to see it move! subscribed.
Old 01-08-09 | 06:31 AM
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Wow! This build has come a long way since i last came across thread. Amazing and can't wait to see the final product with the a link to the video clip on youtube. =Þ
Old 01-08-09 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sam430
WOW!

I better setup a donation so I can start building up my 430. Maybe do a quad turbo just to one up everyone else.

Man, can't wait to see it move! subscribed.
haha u trying to make a lexus bugatti? i cant even imagine how silly ANY lexus would look with a quad turbo.....oh oh oh this gives me hope ne1 see the IS-F with the twin turbo remote mount turbo system

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Old 01-09-09 | 01:38 AM
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Wow! This build has come a long way since i last came across thread. Amazing and can't wait to see the final product with the a link to the video clip on youtube. =Þ
It's alive.

Here's a video I took with my phone.

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Old 01-09-09 | 02:47 AM
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Wow I am in awww
Old 01-09-09 | 08:16 AM
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You have GOT to be kidding ME!!! That thing is incredible!! Can't wait for a real video with your initial impressions.
Old 01-09-09 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ZippyGuy
You have GOT to be kidding ME!!! That thing is incredible!! Can't wait for a real video with your initial impressions.
me too me too
Old 01-09-09 | 09:47 AM
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Holy $$$$$$$$$*****tttttttttt!!!!!!! WTF.. That "THING" sounds like the boogie man that use to scare me when I was a kid!!! Damn. I would pull to the side if I heard that coming down the highway!!!
Old 01-09-09 | 03:17 PM
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HOLY $H!t !!!! Sounds meeeeaaaannn!!!

Buttmeter is ready for a joy ride.
Old 01-09-09 | 03:22 PM
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Wow that sounds insane!!!
Old 01-15-09 | 12:17 AM
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wow very nice !!
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I seen the beast today....sounds even more mean in person.

After break-in period...and dyno...I was promised a joy ride.
Old 01-15-09 | 07:45 AM
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Dude that doesn't sound mean, its plain horror movie sounding!!!! Like a Jason vs Freddy soundtrack. Don't want to be around when I hear that thing coming...LOL


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