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Which turbo for my cobra?

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What turbo would you recommend for my 96 cobra. I want to make about 450-500 rwhp. I dont want to go into the motor yet. My car is still a baby with low miles and runs real strong. So i hear that the stock rods and pistons will take 500 horse safely.
 
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I believe that the stock internals will take more like 400-420 safely...

Are you sure you want the hassle and expense of turbo?
 
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twin GT30's!

but yeah, you need to build to get past 450ish. however the great thing about turbo(s) is you can go big now, and just not run much boost at all, then when the motor gets finished, you can just crank up the boost.
 
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