06-14-2013, 05:56 PM
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Cyborg ECU
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Originally Posted by Daox
Eh, I don't think I've ever seen any solid evidence of a turbo improving mileage unless the engine is downsized, and that is exactly what Ford is doing with their ecoboost engines. Slap a turbo on any ol engine and you're going to use more fuel.
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True. Good point.
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