Pistolero
Well-Known Member
Never will own a turbo gas car. And I do entirely understand exactly how they work and how
the engine systems on a modern engine work. I have worked on cars since the 60s and
studied internal engine design in engineering school, so practical and theoretical are well
in my grasp. And rebuild several aircraft engines, too, and operated them a lot of hours.
It is a non-negotiable item. NO turbos on any gasoline ordinary street cars I own. Makes
zero sense compared to upping the displacement by 25% and dumping all the plumbing
nightmares. On a gasoline, family sedan, daily driver.
Maybe an old TurboPorsche if I win the lottery. And I drove one of those once and the systems
were in bad tune and instead of the dream drive I thought it would be, it was a mess. Properly
set up, may be pretty fun as a toy race car, according to reports . NOT a daily driver.
And you mention the 4Runner. I have been wondering whether I want to go to a newer model
of that car, too. Like maybe a 2016 or 17, but not sure. Any issues with them that are worse than
my old 2006?
Bill
the engine systems on a modern engine work. I have worked on cars since the 60s and
studied internal engine design in engineering school, so practical and theoretical are well
in my grasp. And rebuild several aircraft engines, too, and operated them a lot of hours.
It is a non-negotiable item. NO turbos on any gasoline ordinary street cars I own. Makes
zero sense compared to upping the displacement by 25% and dumping all the plumbing
nightmares. On a gasoline, family sedan, daily driver.
Maybe an old TurboPorsche if I win the lottery. And I drove one of those once and the systems
were in bad tune and instead of the dream drive I thought it would be, it was a mess. Properly
set up, may be pretty fun as a toy race car, according to reports . NOT a daily driver.
And you mention the 4Runner. I have been wondering whether I want to go to a newer model
of that car, too. Like maybe a 2016 or 17, but not sure. Any issues with them that are worse than
my old 2006?
Bill
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