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Old 03-27-2008, 11:33 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by marmlr339 View Post
this is, without installing a turbo. i can't do that because i legally can't drive turbo cars, until im off my p's at age 20. 18 now, but looking at a non-turbo model. also i can't exceed 200kw's (280hp). i know they are stock about 160, what would get me to 190's? and also, when i'm 20, could i add a turbo and get about 400 / 450hp (300 - 350kw) without buying a new car, and would it be safe, as i know non turbo engines are different from turbo engines? thanx
Honestly, the sky's the limit. Anything you can do with turbocharging (or supercharging), you can also do with nitrous. Note however that large 'shots' of nitrous are a bit trickier to tune for, since both timing and air/fuel have to be adjusted in concert. Note that, just as with na-t turbo kits running a higher amount of boost, you'll need to run a thicker headgasket and/or change your pistons.
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