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Apr 18, 2004 | 05:45 AM

#51

IKnowNot'ing

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From: Belgique

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Originally posted by COspringsRX8
Does anyone know why the M/T has 40 more horse power than the automatic. Is it because of a computer chip or is it actually a beefed up engien? And BTW once you add a turbo to the automatic you should see an excellent increase in power (obviously) but it wil be way more respectable..

No it's not just the 'chip'. The engine hardware is different too with an extra intake runner and a complex manifold with variable volume / runner length. It allows the engine to rev up to 9000 rpm vs. 7500 rpm for the low power.

There are plenty of threads explaining this. And there is no turbo kit available so far.