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      12-04-2014, 07:13 AM   #90
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Originally Posted by TahoeM3 View Post
Again, if the turbos aren't spooled, there is no design in the world that will have zero lag. If you were expecting that, that's unrealistic. If you keep the pumps primed, so to speak, then there is no lag. You don't have to keep the throttle pegged, but if it is really that noticeable to you, you just have to modulate the throttle in such away as to keep the turbos moving.
My original post indicates I was not expecting instant response. I was pointing out that reviewers are being a bit disingenuous about the lag. I can't remember owning a turbocharged vehicle with lag on full throttle rev limit upshifts so surely they aren't getting all gee-whizzed about that...
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