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Old 02-21-2018, 12:12 PM   #61
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Originally Posted by tyler_win_photo View Post
I actually drive my car a lot harder than he does. It's more so that with a SC you're constantly in boost, while with a turbo you need to reach a certain load threshold for boost.
Wrong. There is a vacuum controlled bypass valve to avoid constant boost. Plus, compressor pressure is lower with low RPM anyway.

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Originally Posted by BirdTRD View Post
Interesting. I get about 25 mpg average with the Edelbrock, 30+ if I try real hard.
I also easily get 29 mpg with both normal commute and highway driving.

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