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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 02:01 PM
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Running without a turbo

Quick question! If a turbo goes out, can you remove it and run without one? Is it cheaper? Any suggestions?
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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yea. you just unplug it and your good to go. also you get better gas mpg over a 2.5 rs


lol.. ok no you can't just run a wrx without it..suggestions is to keep the turbo in the car until you fine a replacement. better yet just stay off the car until you get a replacement.

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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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No I'm kidding. I created an account on this forum so I could ask silly questions. Just something to do in my spare time. Thanks mistaanime.
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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No I'm kidding. I created an account on this forum so I could ask silly questions. Just something to do in my spare time. Thanks mistaanime.
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 12:20 PM
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Ya it's look like it'd be cheaper to just get a new one. Thanks guys
Old Jan 19, 2013 | 12:34 PM
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No I'm kidding. I created an account on this forum so I could ask silly questions. Just something to do in my spare time. Thanks mistaanime.
lol you picked a good name to do that. =p

but yeah running with out a turbo on a car setup for one....well you're gonna have a bad time.....if it's just a stock turbo you're running just find a used TD04 in good condition off someone who did an upgrade. You can find them fairly cheap.
Old Jan 19, 2013 | 12:35 PM
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i bought a used td04 before i sold my car for 50 bucks
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