MBP 13" RAM Upgrade - different BUS speed

Dear all,
I am currently using MBP 13" Mid 2010, with 4GB RAM 1067Mhz, was thinking to upgrade to 8GB. My question is, instead of upgrading to 8GB with the same bus speed of 1067MHz, is it possible that this MBP supports 8GB 1333MHz? Other words, can this MBP supports bus speed of 1333MHz?
Thanks.

If it works you wont see any increase in speed. The operative words are "if it works." If your MBP supports 1067 then that's all you're going to get. Don't waste your time, effort and $.

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