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Old 01-18-2006, 10:40 PM   #3
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I've only talked to one guy who did this upgrade over at www.flat6.com. He had reliability issues as expected. The boxster 6 was never intended to see forced induction. My question is why do it? If you are going to plunk down that coinage why not get a 3.4 or 3.6L engine? I'd rather have 320hp naturally aspirated hp than 390 turboed ponies myself.
Hi,

I agree with you. I own/have owned several Turbo cars in my life (Lotus Esprit and Turbo Z). Aside from issues of Reliability, Access and Heat, the one thing about Turbos which I don't like is their schizophrenic nature. Your Car will have 2 personalities - On Boost / Off Boost. Can be very disconcerting at the Track or just when Rock N Rollin' - such as the Boost coming On in the Apex, or having to keep the Car in the Sweet Spot on the Tach to avoid falling out of the Power Band. The Driver commands a little less Control over the Car. NA makes for a more predictable, enjoyable ride...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

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