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Originally Posted by Isaac Zackary
I've got a 1.6L VW diesel 1985 Golf. Do you think it would get better fuel mileage if I added a turbo? Right now I'm pushing 60mpg, and that's just driving, no mods except turning back the max injection so I don't cause an accident from the black cloud it used to cause as I climbed 12,000ft high passes.
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Yes, but do not use the turbo the factory used.
The 1.9L tdi guys seem to like the K04.
I would use at least the KKK made K03 or K04 turbo. I say go big.
If you are at high elevation, go big for sure.
Oh and with the slightly oversized turbo, turn the fuel back up.
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