turbo boost
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turbo boost
I live at 6000 ft elevation. I don't understand why turbo boost is less at this elevation from sea level ?
Re: turbo boost
It's not.
Looking up relative pressure vs absolute pressure would probably be what you need. If sea level is 0 and you're at -5 because you're at elevation, the turbo first must make up that 5 before absolute pressures above 0 are seen.
Sea Level - 15-0=15 Absolute/15 Relative to Atmospheric (0)
Elevation - 15-5=10 Absolute/15 Relative to Atmospheric (-5)
You're still creating 15psi pressures in both scenarios, but your lack of atmospheric pressure offsets the absolute pressure.
Looking up relative pressure vs absolute pressure would probably be what you need. If sea level is 0 and you're at -5 because you're at elevation, the turbo first must make up that 5 before absolute pressures above 0 are seen.
Sea Level - 15-0=15 Absolute/15 Relative to Atmospheric (0)
Elevation - 15-5=10 Absolute/15 Relative to Atmospheric (-5)
You're still creating 15psi pressures in both scenarios, but your lack of atmospheric pressure offsets the absolute pressure.
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Re: turbo boost
so as long as I am in the vicinity of 6000 ft elevation can I increase my absolute boost 5 psi more and have sea level performance ?
Re: turbo boost
You can certainly raise boost to any level you want and overspin your turbo in the process.
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Re: turbo boost
I know very little about this stuff. I'm just trying to get information ! I went with Ktuner because I saw your forum board and saw that you answered questions from people like me ! I don't want to do
something that would damage my engine. thank you
something that would damage my engine. thank you
Re: turbo boost
Then my suggestion is not to.