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Originally posted by Matrix


Hmmmm...I don't think I subscribe to that train of thought.
Putting on a turbo takes more time, effort, and skill than most people give credit for.
Computer control, air/fuel ratios, boost control, exhaust gas temperatures, fuel delivery, and more are taken into account when boosting a regularly n/a engine. The tuning has to be just right for everything to work out. This takes a lot of time, money, and "knowhow." The results are gains usually much higher than n/a tuning can accomplish. Aslo, everyday driveability doesn't suffer as much from boosting as from extreme n/a modifications.

While "just slapping on a turbo" sounds simple enough, it's nowhere near a easy as it sounds. Especially when no one makes a complete kit for your car. To a certain extent, the abundant aftermarket support for Honda/Acura cars that has produced so-called "complete turbo kits" for those cars has made boosting them a little simpler because most of the compatible components you need for the project come in one complete package. But most of the time, a lot of the components you need aren't included in the package, and the many hours of tuning and adjusting aren't taken into account.

Well I think he meant the initial power gains are easier to acheive than an all motor setup. Though I'm not saying either is easy to perfect.