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ncs · 02-11-2009, 12:51 PM

I bet it was because you used your tubos. Out of boost, you have a low compression engine with a plugged exhaust(the turbos). In boost, the turbos are scavenging heat to overcome pumping losses.

02-11-2009, 12:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
ncs EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 45 RockMagnet - '04 Subaru Impreza wagon WRX 90 day: 26.16 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	I bet it was because you used your tubos. Out of boost, you have a low compression engine with a plugged exhaust(the turbos). In boost, the turbos are scavenging heat to overcome pumping losses.