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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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do you need to get a standard YB to 280 bhp.

yest trying to work out what round about boost my scoobie is running
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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17-18psi held roughly on a t3
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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normally stage 1 is around 15 - 16 psi
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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tar so my scoobie engine has twin small turbos which will hold back the engine I am asuming more like 20 psi to get 280 bhp?


I must fit a boost gauge
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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Mine did 288 at 14 psi.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Johnny - how does the scooby compare to the 24v?
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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I am not sure mate it feels faster once the reves are up, but I am not sure one my test run up a duel carrage way it gets 20 more mph at the same section.


but the 24v has the drivablity edge there is power every were up the rev range
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