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RE: To Turbo or not to Turbo

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Subject: RE: To Turbo or not to Turbo
From: "Michael Spreadbury" <michaelspreadbury@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 10:21:12 -0800
Hi Dana,

The SR20DE is more than enough power for the Roadster chassis for 90% of the
drivers I know. I have done both the SR20DE and SR20DET swaps, and I can
assure you that the turbo swap is twice the work and twice the expense. Yes,
the turbo car makes all sorts of power, but I don't think the extra power is
worth all the extra effort.

If you would like to see photos of our latest SR20DET swap into a Roadster,
click here:

http://www.datsun510.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=3143

Hope this helps,

Michael Spreadbury
Spriso Motorsports


-----Original Message-----
Subject: To Turbo or not to Turbo


So, what's the advice on turbo vs. non-turbo for the SR20 engine?  Looks
like
a lot more work putting the turbo version into a small space, probably more
expensive too.  Is there much difference in the driving characteristics?
Seems like a 50% increase in power to the aspirated DE would be plenty of
power.  Anybody had experience with both engines?  I'd like to hear what
people have to say before I continue my pursuit of one or the other.  Thanks

Dana
16' 1600






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