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Old 02-21-2010, 05:18 PM   #38 (permalink)
payne171
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boost control

I did a little research on turbocharging and I thought you might find it useful. From what I gather, you would be able to install an electronic boost controller along with a wastegate set for a (much) lower boost threshold. If you coupled this with a dual map ecu, you could theoretically have one map for lean burn/maximum economy and another for spirited driving, perhaps even bumping power up into the 310 hp range (at least that's what a solstice gxp is capable of with the same engine, an ecu upgrade and bolt ons). I would expect a virtually no boost 2L ecotec with direct injection and your driving style to consume little fuel on your commute and many mustangs on the weekend.
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