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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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What kind of turbo is in the R56?

I have a 2008 MCS and not sure if its a k03 or smaller type of turbo?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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.39 trim k03 kkk (borgwarner). Pretty sure
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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thanks is it the same as the 2002 vw GTI?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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Umm not exact same. But it is a K03 also. Maybe a .36 or .37 trim.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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What about the JCW turbo?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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It's a k03/k04 hybrid I believe
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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http://gpopshop.com/services/turbo-upgrades

For about $200-$250 you can upgrade yours to a K03/K04 hybrid =]
 
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