Re: [St] Turbo

[Matt Knowles <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Jul 22, 2008, at 4:40 PM, Derek Wilson wrote:

> If I were to install a turbo from the guy out in Rapid City, SD,  
> how would it affect my fuel economy?  I could not find the answer  
> in the turbo threads.

Well it's not just the fuel economy going down that's going to cost  
more.

You also have to factor in that you'll have to purchase premium  
instead of mid-grade.

Fuel economy is going to depend on where you set the boost, and how  
often you spin it up into turbo mode.

There might also end up being a red light penalty, those being  
inflicted by vehicles that shine red lights into your rear view mirror.

Myself, I'm far too practical to think that putting a turbo on an ST  
would be a good thing.

Matt Knowles
Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA - http://www.knowlesville.com/matt/ 
motorcycles
 '99 Sprint ST - for going fast and far (2CZUSA)
 '01 KLR650 (A15) - for exploring the North Coast backroads
 '97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt
 '79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned

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