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Old 03-23-2016, 07:45 AM   #1
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Re: twin turbo 540

I would put a back brace on the 9 inch.
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Old 03-24-2016, 06:04 AM   #2
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Re: twin turbo 540

Nice! What kind of fuel pump are you going to use? Rear end is 3.25 tube? Looks stout... nice setup!
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Old 03-24-2016, 07:29 PM   #3
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Re: twin turbo 540

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I would put a back brace on the 9 inch.
At what HP Rating do you starting thinking about a back brace?
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Old 03-24-2016, 08:13 PM   #4
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At what HP Rating do you starting thinking about a back brace?

I would think it was more about weight at traction. I'm sure HP an Torque wise you fall right in the middle of when a back brace would be recommended. I'm going to be watching this build.
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