PT RedmanGT, those boost numbers are fairly common, and even higher than some. Stage 1 will solve the problem as well as the need for a boost controller. At wot today I pulled 15.5-16 lbs boost (settled@15), and the PCM no longer tries to fight the boost level to keep it down. I have boost at partial throttle that I could only get with a MBC before stage 1, and then without stage 1 the PCM would use the waste gate and the surge valve to dump boost to keep the levels low. The Stage 1 pcm does not do this and the car runs stronger and smoother thru the whole power range. I have an autostick so I got the benefit of the improved shifting which makes a world of difference as well. Holds boost thru shifts (and thus doesn't retard timing), shifts are much more firm and the rpm limit for shifts is now about 6200-6300 rpm. Having invested in a dual stage MBC from turboXs it is really no longer necessary. The $ 400.00 spent for stage 1 has satisfied me with excellent performance. I do agree however that this is the way the car SHOULD HAVE RUN FROM THE FACTORY. My $.02 [|)]
Alan
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