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Aug 31, 2003 | 07:44 AM

civicvtecb16a

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turbo question

are petrol and diesel turbos the same?

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Aug 31, 2003 | 10:48 AM

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Re:turbo question

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

Aug 31, 2003 | 02:29 PM

civicvtecb16a

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

Aug 31, 2003 | 02:54 PM

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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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