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Old 01-03-2007, 10:53 AM
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Anyone had any experience with these. Are they any good etc..... and do they cause any damage to the engine?
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Old 01-03-2007, 11:00 AM
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Ive never used one myself but ive heard a few people say there shit Imo if your going to do it do it the proper way
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Old 01-03-2007, 11:08 AM
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i had one on one of my old turbo lumps and had a head gasket either side and i was running 18psi with no probs at all
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Old 01-03-2007, 01:18 PM
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Why would you want / need one Johnny?
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Old 01-03-2007, 01:40 PM
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Why would you want / need one Johnny?
its not for mine its for my mate who wanted to buy your low comp engine. he wants to find a cheaper way than going the way you and i have.
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Old 01-03-2007, 03:10 PM
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Well tell him if his going to do it to do it properly don't cut corners lol
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decompression plates require an extra gasket , just something extra for your turbo to break

do it proper rather first time around
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