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Old 06-26-2014, 09:57 PM   #19 (permalink)
oldtamiyaphile
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Originally Posted by ecomodded View Post
I think you will find a traditional Turbo is not as expensive as you think , if you buy the parts Online re-manufactured or used / rebuilt & do the work yourself.
This only holds true if there's an OEM or off the shelf setup to duplicate. For most cars that's not an option.

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It costs $2000 and will sap hp & gas from the engine via the alternator load.
I don't beleive it will. If you accelerate at BSFC your reducing your acceleration time and you're then recharging the S/C battery 'off peak'.
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