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Re: 1983 5k turbo mods?



> Hmmmm... I seem to remember that the Pre '84 turbo's were a purely mech. 
> boost control system, and did not have the bennifit of either a 
> Intercooler or a knock sensor.  So I believe the answer would be, not
> much.

As I recall, the early euro-spec cars were getting 170hp out of this setup,
mechanical or not.  I don't think his budget will be able to afford getting
parts shipped in from Europe but if it's just a wastegate spring or similar
small, lightweight, easily shipped part, who knows?

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