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Old 11-23-2006, 08:31 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by Schnell!
Lemme get this straight, though.....

The Boxster engine has 11.0:1 compression. The supercharger is not intercooled. About the only thing keeping the engine from destroying itself is a pair of extra fuel injectors? Is the ignition timing backed off under boost (i.e. does the DME get reflashed)?

The Boxster engine just wasn't designed for boost, IMO........
The ecu is reprogrammed by us using GIAC software. We have numerous boxsters out there running the kit, and they are all going strong. The engine will hold up just fine to 4psi of boost. All precautionary measures have been taken.
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