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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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What, if there are any, do you all feel is the best twin turbo system for a C3 Corvette. I am going to be rebuilding the engine, so it will have upgraded internals. The tranny, suspension, and interior will also be upgraded cause I will be restoring a neglected car. I want the twin turbo set-up cause there is no lag time and- ITS JUST PLAIN COOL! Custom built? Maybe, you help me decide.
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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http://www.bankspower.com/twin-turbo-products.cfm

Banks has a small block twin turbo kit, but it's high dollar. I think they will sell the manifolds seperately to use in a custom kit.

Also check out www.turbomustangs.com they have alot of info plus a gm specific forum
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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or Nelson.
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/motors.html
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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nelson sure has some swet stuff.
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
nelson sure has some swet stuff.
i do feel a bit concerned when i read something about "centrifical" superchargers from people who want to sell me something for tens of thousands of dollars

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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
nelson sure has some swet stuff.
That's "sweat" stuff...
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Z-man
That's "sweat" stuff...
No that's what you get if you do it yourself! LMAO
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Originally Posted by Z-man
That's "sweat" stuff...
i thought it's spelled sweet.
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Originally Posted by slowup
i thought it's spelled sweet.

In Sweeden, its swit or swat.
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I've seen turbo headers available on ebay, do a search. Not sure if they'll fit though being that our engines are offset.
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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Regardless of the way you go, I think you will have to do some custom work somewhere.

Of course, you could try to get your hands on a turnkey "off-the-shelf" system like Twin_Turbo has... You should check out his car and work...
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Originally Posted by Jughead
In Sweeden, its swit or swat.
Sweden?
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