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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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Yes, it was Suzuki.

I'm wondering how many of them were manufactured (the turbo models), because from the sales numbers I read a while back, it seems as if there weren't many. And, again I've only seen four turbo models for sale in the last month.
There is an engine, wiring harness, tranny, axles, and ECU on ebay right now, but I'm not looking for a project...if I had the interest over the summer, that would have been a feasible option.
Right now, though, I'm looking for a running (not necessarily great) turbo model. I'm intrigued by the reliability (300k plus miles consistantly), gas mileage (IDK, i think the n/t is about 55 mpg highway, and the turbo is 45 mpg highway...give or take), and "pep" factor, that is, the ability to go zero to sixty in 9.5 seconds stock :o . I've read testimonials from people claiming quite substantial improvements in performace while keeping stock internals, which is another benefit that I like. And then of course there's the "campiness" of a 3cylinder vehicle, and the rediculous seemingly contradictory idea of constructing a turbo setup for a 3 cylinder vehicle...idk, it seems fun...oh, and their relatively cheap.
Anyway, if anybody finds one (in the state), please let me know. Thanks.
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