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Re: regulating boost limits in SP, let's discuss (calmly and

To: Erik Van-der-Mey <autox@webcentrix.net>
Subject: Re: regulating boost limits in SP, let's discuss (calmly and
From: Ian McCloghrie <ian@codrus.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 15:39:25 -0800
On Dec 12, 2003 Erik Van-der-Mey wrote:
> from monitoring my boost pressure that my "stock" boost level is in 
> the area of 0.8 bar (about 11-12 psi) above atmospheric. The service 

Some cars (such as many Audis) regulate manifold pressure to an absolute
level, not a relative one, to compensate for altitude.  So while an
Audi S4 might have 9 psi of boost at sea level, it could be up to 12psi
in Denver.

--Ian





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