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Old 12-18-2008, 01:21 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I don't see why you'd need or want a turbo. The whole idea here is to increase engine load at cruise, not increase available torque. You still have the same amount of horsepower available as you did before any transmission mods. You just have to downshift instead of keeping it in 5th gear.
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