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Old 10-26-2007, 10:28 PM
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Why doesn't the turbo spool up in "park"?
 
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Old 10-26-2007, 11:45 PM
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Because there isn't a load on the engine.
Also the ECU really won't let it.
 
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Old 10-27-2007, 10:42 AM
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+1 The engine needs a load to get the turbo to spool up properly. Sure if you rev the heck out of it in park you might get a couple pounds of boost, but to really get boost you need a load on the motor.
 
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