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Originally Posted by Corbic
I think most are. Many think turbo motors are always overbuilt, 700hp capable and are just a reflash away from another 50-100hp.
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I do thing
some turbo motors are overbuilt (like the 2JZ & RB), but that's not common nowadays. I prefer to think that, rather than being overbuilt, most turbo motors are simply more
optimized for boost than the average N/A engine.
The only exception I've really seen has been the S2000's F20c/F22c. Now that's one stout N/A that
loves boost....
I don't normally expect 50-100hp from a reflash, but I do hope to get maybe ~40hp out of a reflash, exhaust, downpipe & CAI on most turbo cars. Basically being able to take a 230hp car to 270hp without much difficulty.
There are alot of turbo cars that exceed this modest goal, IMO. It's all about tempering your expectations to be realistic. I think an extra 40hp is sufficient to enhance the character of a car in this weight class without changing it too much or destroying what was originally there.