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Hi guyz

Can anyone tell me wat a vband flange is?

i have an rb20 with standard turbo on it. Now if i was 2 upgrade 2 say t4 like the pic below, will my dump-pipe bolt up to this?

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by dump-pipe by memory has 5 bolts which bolts to my turbo. This turbo looks a little different? is it just a matter of taking that vband flage off? i dont have a clue....

if any1 knows let me kno

thanks

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The v-band is a type of clamp. As you can see, there is no bolts on the rear housing.

So rather than having 5 bolts, there is a big metal strap.

It hooks in just near the rear housing edge, is an indentation that the v-band goes around/sits in.

Its similar to a hose clamp really, just for rears >_<

V-bands are easier to get on/off. But you'll need a new dump made up to suit it.

And just FYI - a T4 of most types on an RB20 = the pits

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The v-band is a type of clamp. As you can see, there is no bolts on the rear housing.

So rather than having 5 bolts, there is a big metal strap.

It hooks in just near the rear housing edge, is an indentation that the v-band goes around/sits in.

Its similar to a hose clamp really, just for rears :)

V-bands are easier to get on/off. But you'll need a new dump made up to suit it.

And just FYI - a T4 of most types on an RB20 = the pits

wat would u recommend as a good upgrade for the rb20??

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there is a guy in town with one of them on a rb20. makes 12psi at 4800rpm, redlines at 7200, so he has 2400rpm of usable power. made 288rwhp (214kw). sounds like complete arse untill it comes on boost.

You're shitting me right? a t88 on a rb20 and it makes 12psi by 4800?!

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