turning up the boost on an Eco
04-23-2011, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Commander316
what is the stock turbo trim info? i know Borg Warner makes them...
04-23-2011, 07:29 PM
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A MBC might be just the ticket for those of us that want a few more hp but aren't willing to modify something that leaves evidence that would void a warranty. Im thinking this is easily installed and removed with no trace of tampering? I used one on a WRX many years ago when they first came to the states and it worked great.
04-23-2011, 09:33 PM
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Apparently you can! 
So what? If this ends up being something that leaves no physical trace, then all they'll have is an overboost code but no way of knowing how or why.
I'm not suggesting this is a good idea or a bad idea, but it's worth looking in to and the man is looking in to it. So many naysayers; and I have to ask how is that you know what the turbos, engine, and fuel system is capable of and whether it would be harmful to push a few more psi of pressure out of them. Where does your expertise come from?
Besides if you do turn up the boost an overboost event will be logged and if you have an issue the dealer will see that logged event if any service is required.
I'm not suggesting this is a good idea or a bad idea, but it's worth looking in to and the man is looking in to it. So many naysayers; and I have to ask how is that you know what the turbos, engine, and fuel system is capable of and whether it would be harmful to push a few more psi of pressure out of them. Where does your expertise come from?
04-23-2011, 10:48 PM
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I'm not saying don't do it. In fact I believe, like you, that the engine will be able to take it. BUT I am saying be careful and know all the risks that's all.
04-23-2011, 10:50 PM
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Apparently you can!
So what? If this ends up being something that leaves no physical trace, then all they'll have is an overboost code but no way of knowing how or why.
I'm not suggesting this is a good idea or a bad idea, but it's worth looking in to and the man is looking in to it. So many naysayers; and I have to ask how is that you know what the turbos, engine, and fuel system is capable of and whether it would be harmful to push a few more psi of pressure out of them. Where does your expertise come from?
So what? If this ends up being something that leaves no physical trace, then all they'll have is an overboost code but no way of knowing how or why.
I'm not suggesting this is a good idea or a bad idea, but it's worth looking in to and the man is looking in to it. So many naysayers; and I have to ask how is that you know what the turbos, engine, and fuel system is capable of and whether it would be harmful to push a few more psi of pressure out of them. Where does your expertise come from?
04-24-2011, 07:38 AM
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Sort of I guess. Seems to be the same thing millions of people have been doing in the past and present when they add a tuner of some sort and remove it before taking it in for service. Except now a footprint is left so that doesn't appear to be a good option anymore. All valid points though. Not even sure if I would use one, but I am curious and interested.
04-24-2011, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 11screw50
actually, I think it's because small turbos spool faster giving you better low end torque...I doubt it had much to do with durability/reliability because it could have been just as reliable with bigger turbos.