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Old 07-10-2023, 08:30 PM   #49
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Originally Posted by Alan47717 View Post
I do not recommend shifting the 2.0t with the T3160 trans into 2nd at 2k. There is such a wide spread in the gearing that you are dropping well below 1500 rpm. Lack of power isn't the issue, it's the opposite, the engine will pull just fine. The problem is high cylinder pressures at low rpm which turbo engines do not like for long term durability.
I guess that’s another reason never to buy a turbo. I’ve never owned one and never will. For many reasons.
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