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Old May 14, 2003 | 07:39 PM
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Old May 14, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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I'd be careful going Turbo on our Pros...a kit that will 'safely' make 6psi, well....it won't. Not yet, anyway. Fuel management is the key! Dollar for dollar, the turbo is a great power adder, until you calculate the cost of a new engine.

OH, and my 'other' car is a Turbo Focus.
Old May 14, 2003 | 09:02 PM
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Originally posted by Phantom Cruiser
I'd be careful going Turbo on our Pros...a kit that will 'safely' make 6psi, well....it won't. Not yet, anyway. Fuel management is the key! Dollar for dollar, the turbo is a great power adder, until you calculate the cost of a new engine.

OH, and my 'other' car is a Turbo Focus.
Phantom, Did you ever get an install write up done on the cam install?
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