Actually, these days dropping compression when adding boost do not always go hand in hand. Technology has come a long ways in the past few years and the boosted engines are really seeing the most of it. Without spending way to much time rambling, we are not dropping compression on the VQ37s unless the customer will be running 25+psi of boost at all times.
There is also a Flex fuel kit we are using now so that makes it even easier, as E85 and High Compression go hand in hand. So do a "low" boost tune on pump gas, and a high boost tune on E85 and you have one awesome street car. Most of the Fast Intentions cars we are doing retain 11:1 Compression ratio's right now.
As for KoolKarmaJoe, would love to work with you on your goals! Have fun out in LA, and shoot me a call after the Holidays and we can set up a time for you to stop by and I will be more than happy to show you around!
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