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    which would be cheaper to run .. as in petrol useage, etc...

    a VL or a VL turbo... or would they kinda be the same costs?
    im just woundering before i buy one..

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    VL twin turbo. VN5L. old jeep, shit mondeo.

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    yeah because the turbo puts in more air and that air needs more fuel
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    More Heat, More HP, More moving parts. More expensive to replace most turbo spec parts. But is it worth it?

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    i think i'd prefer a supercharger. power is always there. no turbo lag or spooling time.

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    With the right choice of turbo - Lag is never really there anyway..

    Combined with a strong auto with a stall converter any turbo pumping out full boost behind 3 is lovely.. Stall, go.. No changing gears, just constant boost until your backing off.

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    and right diameter piping too. i'm a bit on the fence with the supercharger and turbo debate.

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    be exciting mate and put both on. its been done... wont hurt to be done again!!!

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    if i had one of those magical trees that grew money i would i once worked on a ag. machinery engine that was supercharged and twin turbo'd. mind you the engine was bigger than a complete car. but oooooh the power.

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    yeah my money tree withered and died a little while ago....

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