[T3] TO BRIAN

["Keith Park" <TopNotchResto@worldnet.att.net>]

> I just know that your planning to add a lead weight to the underside so it
> looks lowered arent you!!  (type3 content)!!!
>
> Keith
>
>
> My 88    Turbo, Stock (of course!) is 182HP and I dont know the torque but
> not a lot.  Quick starts require you wind it up as there is turbo-lag, but
> above around 2800 RPM it takes off like a raped ape, incredibly smooth!!!
> You can easily and safely bring them up just above 200HP but more than
that
> reduces life and has to be done with alot of care to keep from burning the
> back rotor, like FCD's, larger intercoolers, bigger turbos... ya know..
DARK
> stuff!
>
> Its only 1.3L, very small and light but needs quite a cooling system.  The
> Non-turbo's started off at 145 HP in 86 and I think were around 165 or so
by
> 89.. So try to find a later turbo for the best.  the 3rd Gen had twin
turbos
> and around 220HP or more but suffered from cooling  problems and less
> reliability... they will put you in orbit however...
>
> Keith
>
>

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