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civicvtecb16a

08-31-2003 07:44 AM

turbo question

are petrol and diesel turbos the same?

Thanks Matt b

d16forlife

08-31-2003 10:48 AM

Re:turbo question

Depends.I know Volvos have different turbos for diesel and gas.

civicvtecb16a

08-31-2003 02:29 PM

Re:turbo question

but, would a diesel turbo work on a petrol car?

d16forlife

08-31-2003 02:54 PM

Re:turbo question

Yes if it is off a small displacement engine.Most diesel engines use external wastegates.As long as it isnt off a big rig it should work.

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