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Old 11-06-2008, 20:37   #1
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i'm looking at increasing the power output on my mk1 oct vrs but is it possible to do this and improve fuel economy at the same time? and can anyone recommend which company would be best to go to?

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Old 11-06-2008, 23:17   #2
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yes, if you fit a big massive turbo with lots of lag you can gain many hundred horse powers and when cruising on part throttle your fuel economy will be awesome as you'll be off boost
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Time for a BFO garret then
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In theory yes. Remap, and then don't use the extra power.
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