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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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Boost....

I gotta say its hard keeping this car out of BOOST.. I love it.. Can't wait for my GMTU
Old Jul 8, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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i know the feeling man.
Old Jul 8, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Just wait itll get old and youll want more. lol
Old Jul 8, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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Your telling me I when from 24psi to 27psi and I still asking for more.lol
Old Jul 8, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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my gas mileage went straight down the hole
Old Jul 9, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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The new tune shouldn't get worse.gas.mileage.as.long as I.stay out of boost right?
Old Jul 9, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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A good tune may actually get better gas mileage.
Old Jul 9, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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The GM tune gets 1-2 more MPG.

GM claims it is because of the increased torque. It gets the vehicle moving sooner and you have more off throttle time. Note when you are off the gas all the way the gas is shut off from the engine. The new DI engines operate this way.
Old Jul 9, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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my gas mileage went straight down the hole
I guess you can't keep out of boost.lol
Old Jul 9, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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I find myself just waiting for the tune so I can try my hand at some Mustangs and Camaros... Maybe some Charger RTs



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