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Old 11 April 2011 | 12:31 PM
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As above really is an rb5 turbo a good up grade for My99 uk turbo or are they the same? thanx watties
Old 11 April 2011 | 12:33 PM
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No its the same
Old 11 April 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Old 11 April 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Not disagreeing with either of you - but how does the RB320 make 320bhp then when everywhere else reckons 280-290 is the limit for that blower?
Old 11 April 2011 | 06:34 PM
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Not disagreeing with either of you - but how does the RB320 make 320bhp then when everywhere else reckons 280-290 is the limit for that blower?
The RB320 has a VF series turbo i belive The RB5 thd the TD04.
Old 11 April 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mik
Not disagreeing with either of you - but how does the RB320 make 320bhp then when everywhere else reckons 280-290 is the limit for that blower?
thats a good point mate i was just wondering that myself
Old 11 April 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Yes its a VF43
Old 11 April 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Sorry - I'm an idiot. I read "RB5" and it came out "RB320" in my head.

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Old 11 April 2011 | 07:22 PM
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i have a vf43 fitted to my classic....
Old 11 April 2011 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mik
Sorry - I'm an idiot. I read "RB5" and it came out "RB320" in my head.

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No worries.
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