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Old 05-26-2012, 01:21 PM
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I got a 96 Civic ex and am planning on turbo in the future. I dont want to toote my own horn but i feel like im pretty good at downshifting and matching revs. i know that its bad and wears out the clutch faster esp if i dont do it correctly but im just really used to it. anyways if i slap on a turbo, will downshifting damage anything besides the clutch?
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Never heard of this happening.
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Lol, who told you it was bad and wore the clutch out faster? Rev-matching while downshifting is actually healthier for a clutch than just dropping it into a lower gear and letting the clutch out. You get a much smoother and cleaner engagement with little to no slippage when you rev-match, which helps the clutch last LONGER. Turbo won't change any of that. I have always rev-matched on downshifts and will continue to on my boosted DD Accord. Stop believing everything your idiot friends tell you and do some of your own research before you post a stupid *** thread next time. A 2 second google search will return tons of informative results.
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Default Re: Downshifting with turbo bad?

Downshifting won't hurt the turbo, no. The turbo moves air with air, that's all. Even if you over rev the car, you'll blow up the motor before you damage the turbo.
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Mad tyte jdm downshifts are ok, you should get a flame thrower for your exhaust too fire ball downshifts are sick.
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Default Re: Downshifting with turbo bad?

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Mad tyte jdm downshifts are ok, you should get a flame thrower for your exhaust too fire ball downshifts are sick.
Shut up. Please.
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that made me lawl

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Originally Posted by grumblemarc
Shut up. Please.
Nah I think I will poke fun at stupid question's, sorry it makes you upset grumpy. I actually do contribute quite a bit of knowledge here, so I think its ok for me to post a stupid response to a stupid question if I want
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lmfao wtf is up with that image of that douche punching a chick?! lol nah its cuz i did google it sometime ago said it wasnt bad others say it is so i was just making sure lol
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Default Re: Downshifting with turbo bad?

Originally Posted by boosted_D
Nah I think I will poke fun at stupid question's, sorry it makes you upset grumpy. I actually do contribute quite a bit of knowledge here, so I think its ok for me to post a stupid response to a stupid question if I want
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