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Old 08-05-2009, 09:20 AM   #2 (permalink)
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A turbocharger allows you to downsize your engine while retaining the power of a larger engine. This also allows increased engine loads while cruising which is the main benefit of the smaller engine.

In your case, you already have a fair size engine for the size of your car. The turbo is just a power adder to an adequate engine. I'd do as you have been and just keep rpms low and stay out of the boost.
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