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Old 03-11-2009, 08:31 PM   #16 (permalink)
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The stock SMIC is a restriction on a stock 1.8t engine. It has as much as 3 psi drop across it. That is way to big of a drop even if it is floored.

The reduction in intake temps will occur any time your on boost.

An increase 2 to 4 hp on a 90hp engine with the same maximum fueling is still better than a 2 to 4% improvement.
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