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Nov 1, 2005 | 04:19 PM

alexf2003

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boost and weather

Am I going mad?

I keep reading about upping the boost in winter and lowering it in summer?

Surly this isnt right?!

Alex

Nov 2, 2005 | 10:11 AM

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Nov 2, 2005 | 10:53 AM

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From what i understand in the winter air is cooler therefore more boost can be achieved as a result of denser air. In summer the opposite happens. I am no scientist but a basic understanding is enough for me!

Nov 2, 2005 | 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by alexf2003

Am I going mad?

I keep reading about upping the boost in winter and lowering it in summer?

Surly this isnt right?!

Alex

Yes it's true. When ambient temperatures go above a certain amount (40 degrees?), the ECU will back off the boost to preserve the motor from going bang. Well that's the case in a newage STi supposedly.