Well, stock, I agree with you. It has almost the exact same peaks as the V6 does! However, once you *modify* it, you are going to shift the HP peak higher and higher, running the RPM's up to take advantage of the raised boost pressure. At that point, I'd prefer a weaker V6 with a less peaky powerband.

But it's just different driving a turbocharged car. I've had a few race/track cars (SCCA), and I prefer N/A or S/C to Turbo because of the nature of a turbo's powerband. Granted, that Turbo 2.6 can make GREAT power, yes. But driving a turbo car, especially a highly modded one, feels like you're less directly connected to the throttle. You hit the gas, and you have to wait for the boost to build. An N/A car gives you a much more direct feel, and better throttle response IMHO. I would rather have that for teetering on rocks, instead of the "hit the gas, and try to time the boost buildup correctly" game. I've had the boost come on hard in sharp corners before on race courses in a couple turbo cars and it can be sketchy. That's all.

If money were no object? I'd do a stroked 3.0L (3.3) with nicely worked heads in a heartbeat.

On a budget for more power? Turbo swap. About 1/2 the cost and way more power than stock. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />