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Sep 21, 2004 | 11:22 AM

#41

Sarlacc

The Third Ball

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Originally Posted by Chaptorial

Sep 21, 2004 | 11:29 AM

#42

Edr0e

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Automatic supras are very common.

Ive seen several supras that use CHEVY transmissions. Its insane.

Sep 21, 2004 | 11:34 AM

#43

Minch00

Pit Stop?

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From: Orlando FL

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Originally Posted by Time For Sleeep

I would rock the white car's wing on my blue CL. Of course... I'd keep the wing white though... or maybe import silver. (Primer gray).

"Import Silver"

Sep 21, 2004 | 11:41 AM

#44

bigman

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From: Yonkers NY

I cant imagine what it would be like to change a spark plug on that thing.

Sep 21, 2004 | 01:51 PM

#45

mattg

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Originally Posted by srika

it's not a gimmick.. I have read about this car before, supposedly it has very little lag because of the 3 small turbos... have you ever driven a big single turbo supra before? up until ~4500 rpm, it's not too fun. The lag is not as bad (as a single) with twins, but this 3 turbo setup doesn't seem to be a gimmick. It's not common cuz its a PITA to do.

rrr

if it really was better, more people would do it.

Sep 21, 2004 | 02:27 PM

#46

srika

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Originally Posted by mattg

if it really was better, more people would do it.

its not worth the hassle of doing. If you don't want too much lag, better to just stay on twins. ok fine it is a bit of a gimmick, lol.

Sep 21, 2004 | 02:30 PM

#47

N.O.6speed

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wtf, why would you need more than 2 turbos?

Sep 21, 2004 | 03:06 PM

#48

klepto

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automatic supras are better for drag, esp when you have so much power. Sticks, lose too much boost pressure when they shift. Although, if i ever were to get a supra, it would be stick