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Old 06-15-2012, 01:44 PM   #21 (permalink)
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General rule, super gives power, turbo is efficient.
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Old 06-16-2012, 03:14 AM   #22 (permalink)
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ok what exactly would need to happen to make this work? my mechanic is useless and wont give me a straight answer, so im forced to ask someone else...also does PTcrew have a website? tried googling and cant find them...
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I skimmed through to post 19 and didn't see this so I will add it quickly, sorry for any repeat: opinion I saw on here that seemed best informed and checked-out best in "research" was that a turbo is better, that it will only improve MPG if it is for low-end power, and preferably it would be part of downsizing the engine overall. Google technical specs on Ford's 1.0L 3 cylinder eco boost turbo. It produces the same hp and torque as my Civic's 1.6L.
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Old 06-18-2012, 12:20 PM   #24 (permalink)
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ok what exactly would need to happen to make this work? my mechanic is useless and wont give me a straight answer, so im forced to ask someone else...also does PTcrew have a website? tried googling and cant find them...
Seriously? It's the first thing that pops up when you google search. Are you trolling here?

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