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Old 03-11-2008, 05:45 PM
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http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-cUsq2...eature=related

video describes it all
Old 03-11-2008, 05:53 PM
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That is Supercharged, not a turbo
I dont think anyone has done a turbo on a JK yet.

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Old 03-11-2008, 06:00 PM
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My brother just finished his turbo on his '08 JK Rubi. It's sort of a hybrid because it's pieces/parts from other vehicles. He said they bolted on with very little mods (he manages an auto recycler business that deals in newer vehicles, lucky bastard). He doesn't live near me , and I have been asking for pics. Should have them soon. He said it's pretty amazing, and said there is very little turbo lag. I'll post when I get more info.
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Originally Posted by jblankster
and we can buy this where??? and the dreaded how much?
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Originally Posted by nukeman
My brother just finished his turbo on his '08 JK Rubi. It's sort of a hybrid because it's pieces/parts from other vehicles. He said they bolted on with very little mods (he manages an auto recycler business that deals in newer vehicles, lucky bastard). He doesn't live near me , and I have been asking for pics. Should have them soon. He said it's pretty amazing, and said there is very little turbo lag. I'll post when I get more info.


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I went to their site and they're claiming 8 mpg increase on the highway and 6 mpg increase in the city.

I'd like to see proof of that.
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Originally Posted by TexsDream77
and we can buy this where??? and the dreaded how much?
Hesco makes a supercharger for the JK its $5000
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Originally Posted by Eracer76
That is Supercharged, not a turbo
I dont think anyone has done a turbo on a JK yet.
oh yea :p oops i was looking at a tj turbo and with out thinking or reading the title i said that
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Originally Posted by D'sjk
QUOTE=nukeman;382988]My brother just finished his turbo on his '08 JK Rubi. It's sort of a hybrid because it's pieces/parts from other vehicles. He said they bolted on with very little mods (he manages an auto recycler business that deals in newer vehicles, lucky bastard). He doesn't live near me , and I have been asking for pics. Should have them soon. He said it's pretty amazing, and said there is very little turbo lag. I'll post when I get more info.


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Originally Posted by VBS4
I went to their site and they're claiming 8 mpg increase on the highway and 6 mpg increase in the city.

I'd like to see proof of that.
Very True, i was just there and no dyno graphs, no proof! I hope they come out with the documentation to back these claims when the kit is actually available. time will tell.



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