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Old 08-31-2003, 07:44 AM
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are petrol and diesel turbos the same?

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Old 08-31-2003, 10:48 AM
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Depends.I know Volvos have different turbos for diesel and gas.
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Old 08-31-2003, 02:29 PM
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but, would a diesel turbo work on a petrol car?
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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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