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Old 04-19-2012, 12:10 PM   #25
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Originally Posted by Draco-REX View Post
My 03 WRX is stage 2 with an STI up-pipe and an aggressive tune. I get boost pretty much instantly. But it still doesn't have the same response as a N/A car.

I think the BRZ is a car that requires a very responsive engine, and a turbocharger is not going to meet that requirement, no matter how well tuned.
Couldn't agree more. I have yet to drive a turbo-charged car that offered the level of responsiveness of a N/A car.

Low-rpm boost != responsiveness. My current car has a small, quick-spool turbo and peak torque is available under 2000 rpm. Still nowhere near as responsive as a N/A engine.
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