also add a good cai and a hard pipe kit to go with the ic. i have no doubt a 13.0 is capable...with excellent driving and no shift lift,who knows 12.99

 

Just a quick update on boost levels. I had commented that the boost seemed to be a bit less than when first installed, but that does not seem to be the case after all. I have been running a partial race gas mix to get the Cali octane up to 93, so that may have something to do with it. At any rate, regardless of gear (1st thru 5th) full throttle boost at 2500 rpm is 25 psi, tapering off to 22 psi at 3500 rpm, then (20 psi at redline verified thru 3rd only). This little turbo has virtually instantaneous response when you punch it, which makes me reluctant to upsize it since it is perfect for everday backroad fun. Avg speed =45 mph, avg mpg = 28.5 since install about 3500 miles ago.

 

I have no such reluctance. I need more flow. Bill... get that 20g kit together, and fast... money has burned a hole in my wallet and is currently spilling on the floor.

 

I will probably one do a couple of mods and this will be one of them. Intake and exhaust will be the next. I'm not looking for a 12 second HHR just a tad bit more power. I also want to see how others engines and transmissions hold up to the newly found HP and TQ.