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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:21 AM
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Default Adding a second turbo??

Can anyone tell me if it is possible to add a second turbo to the A4 1.8T?
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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Not worth it if you could. One big turbo is better
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:24 AM
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Default Not sure of the pros/cons...

but that would be a cool project to see somebody try...
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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sequential turbo? anything is possible with enough money.
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:30 AM
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not enough displacement to effectively push two turbos
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:54 AM
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Default A good mid size turbo is good on a 1.8

too big would have too much lag and never reach its max hp, that and you kill the power band.
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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I meant big, as in, within reason
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