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Originally Posted by Joshinator99
You can keep the 1.7, but there are people who WON’T keep the 1.7 when they understand the physics involved. And this is a forum where we discuss these topics in depth, including facts you may not want to hear.  |
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Originally Posted by clg82
Gabe after reading this is currently changing his whole website over to big boy blower mods now.....  .....It would even be beneficial for him to go the Magnuson route with the Cali calibration CARB approved as well....sometimes it's hard to admit you made a mistake pouring the money into the lil guy...and that's ok too.....   |
You seem to overlook the fact that not everyone lives in the U.S. or, more specifically, in a state with the mechanic-freedoms you're accustomed to. In my case, I'm in Spain—yes, that country in Europe where many Americans dream of vacationing or retiring, attracted by exceptional food, culture, and free healthcare. But these advantages come with their own set of strict regulations, such as annual emissions testing coupled with an obligatory visual inspection. Simply swapping out the lid on the stock Eaton 1.7 supercharger would guarantee a failed inspection, let alone replacing the entire unit for a Maggie or any other "big boy blower" solution.
How much money I choose to spend—or supposedly "waste"—to reach my desired performance goal is entirely my business and no one else's. Sure, anyone can drop $40K on aftermarket parts and chase higher efficiency numbers, but where’s the fun in that? If I wanted raw horsepower figures and bragging rights, I'd just grab the Ferrari keys and go for a spin.
I chose this car precisely for its exclusivity here and the challenge of achieving my performance goals while keeping it as close to stock as possible. Whether that lands me at 650rwhp or 750rwhp is irrelevant. I've enjoyed every step of the journey to reach that target, fully aware that exceeding 1000hp is easily within reach—if done differently. That different approach, however, simply isn't what I want for this car.
Perhaps once you step away from admiring your own reflection, you'll realize your approach isn't the only valid one. Other choices are motivated by numerous reasons beyond pure economics or the single-minded pursuit of horsepower numbers.