Yes, the turbo lag can be an issue. With MB being required to follow emissions limits, they could not tune it properly to reduce lag.

The individual is free to do what they wish with their car. That lets us be free to tailor the engine performance characteristics the way we want.

Now, ponder this: R Leo, bgkast, and I have all done this conversion. None of us have given it a bad review. We have all praised it and how well it performs.

If this combination were so bad, why are we not putting it down as well?