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Old 01-30-02, 06:37 PM
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GXL > Turbo II ?

I was just wondering if it is a good trade off...


GXL: reliable, 40 less hp
Turbo II: not as reliable, 200 horsepower...

plus, what is an "n/a" engine? is that what the GXL has? like a "not availible for turbo?"

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na is naturaly aspirated so yeah no turbo or supercharger or any forced induction of any kind
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I've had both - the TII is a blast. There's something to be said for boost.

I've had the TII for 3.5 years and had an '91 N/A for 2.5. I've had fewer problems with the TII.
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If you're talking for power potential, the turbo would easily outdo the GXL...



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What types of roblems are you having with your GXL?
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Damn brake calipers.. but turbo use the same ones
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what problem have you had with your calipers
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im only looking for "engine" specific..peole say the turbo has a short life, but its more fun to drive..i dont think im going to find a "in shape" turbo anytime soon..so heh..goofball
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It all depends on how you drive it, I know(well from reading their post) T2 owner that had their engines last longer than my NA! If both are driven equally th NA wil prolly last longer........but not that much!
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Only if i get it frrom a guy who surfs this forum...only one i might find would be from a chick who but a flower on the hood...and it would be an auto....
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Well, my N/A engine just went out at 67K miles.... im sure if i would have gotten that cheaper, not quite as nice TII i was looking at with 105K it would have been a better deal--kicks self--
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SO your saying Turbo's are better than n/a's all around?
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