On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 10:56 AM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Marshall always said a manual trans in a turbo car was a mistake as it would > be a dog off the line. > I'm wondering though if you combined a good 5 or 6 speed manual with a > GT2056V turbo you might have something good. > IE the reason that the manual is no good is because the turbo spools up too > slowly, fix that problem and your reason to not have a manual trans goes > away... >
Makes sense to me. I've driven a '99 or 2000 VW TDI with a stick and a variable-displacement turbo. Very snappy off the line with no perceptible turbo.lag---the turbo spools right up as soon as you hit the go pedal. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
