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Old 03-12-2013, 04:31 PM
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Old 03-12-2013, 04:48 PM
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Yes my A&A one which is actually a Turbosmart has seized on me. My buddy has blown out the diaphragm on his Procharger big red a few times.

No problems with my Tial so far
Old 03-12-2013, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Milan
Yes my A&A one which is actually a Turbosmart has seized on me. My buddy has blown out the diaphragm on his Procharger big red a few times.

No problems with my Tial so far
What kind of boost are you guys running for each of those valves?

I'm running the Turbosmart that came with the Vortech v3 A&A kit on 10lbs boost. I'm doing a Forged engine build and moving boost to 12-15lbs. Not sure where it will be yet, but A&A has recommended I change to their new 52mm Turbosmart. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
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go with that or the tial 50mm
Old 03-12-2013, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by StealthFRC
go with that or the tial 50mm
Ok, why?

Just trying to determine if it's really needed. I'm thinking it isn't at 12lbs, but I'm not sure if that's where we will stop. Guess I would hate to not get it and find out I needed it....

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with my t trim and 10psi the turbosmart that came with the a&a kit would flutter and not be able to release the pressure fast enough. it can cause back pleasure to the blower and damage it. i changed it out for a tial 50mm and no longer have that issue.
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Originally Posted by Quickshift_C5
but A&A has recommended I change to their new 52mm Turbosmart. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
This.
It is the highest flowing and fastest reacting re-circ style valve on the market.
In can also vent to atmosphere but be forewarned - its VERY loud in that configuration.
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Originally Posted by Marty Staggs
This.
It is the highest flowing and fastest reacting re-circ style valve on the market.
In can also vent to atmosphere but be forewarned - its VERY loud in that configuration.
Not to me. It's music to my ears.
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Can someone post pics?
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Originally Posted by helga203
Not to me. It's music to my ears.
i love it too, it street sweeps. I love pulling up and shifting next to a Ricer makes them wonder.
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Originally Posted by Milan
Can someone post pics?
Pics? These things need to be heard! How about some of you guys slap up some videos?

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