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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 01:34 PM
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-edit- now my question is, how do you know how much to restrict the flow to the turbo? i dont wanna starve it of oil on accident...
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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anyone just need to know where i can get one at...
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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Check the *FAQ*

https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...;threadid=5514

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=144586
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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the ------ faq gets me everytime... ill try searching and go through all the extra work and ill be right in faq ..thank ya sir.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 11:33 PM
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I just added one to my lineup. It's in my classifieds post.
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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they can be had at home depot for like 2$..
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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yep, i found some at lowes as i was lookin for a restrictor.. okay, so now heres my question... how the hell do you know how much to cut down the flow? i dont wanan starve the turbo...
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 12:29 PM
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Get an oil pressure gauge.
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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i thought about that, but it wouldnt be exactly easy to tap an aditional gauge inot the oil supply line after the vavle now. but i guese if thats the only way to know, which im sure it is...
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 02:41 PM
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where did you find one of those at lowes?? i was there yesterday and the douschbags there were like no we dont have that. im about to order from mcmaster.



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