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Old 08-28-2012, 06:42 AM   #73
Justin.b
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Originally Posted by sw20kosh View Post
No offense to HKS but I don't like the torque dip and the loss of power 6200 rpm and up. (If that is a real representation of the dyno plot). All the turbo kits alleviate this problem why can't this kit do it? Is it a limitation of the tuning (Fcon)?
This kit relies on engine torque to spin the compressor. When there's less torque available at the crank, the compressor can slow down and push less air.

Turbos can get around this because they have no direct mechanical coupling to the crank.

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