@gtman I will be ordering my Ktuner in 2 weeks and like the logic from above as it matching my driving style. At what RPM do you get to your boost target on your Tune 2 and 3 settings?
I'm still new to all of this and have another question . in #151 @gtman shares his commuter tune where it reaches 16.5 psi at 2750. Is there any danger in pushing this back even earlier (between 2000-2250). I'm not sure if that is even possible so please ignore if my question is dumb.
Not a dumb question at all. Questions are good. You shouldn't push full psi too low in the rpm range because that's where you can run into transmission issues. And yes, you can manually change the boost targets at any rpm at will. You just have to be careful.
With things like early spool and more aggressive part throttle turbo response, there's no need to chance cranking up too much boost at low rpm.
On the other hand, I sometimes raise the boost targets in the 3500-5500 range.
This is my version of 16.5 / 21psi
The car is a monster
Having disabled the rev hang I preferred to soften the Padding throttle the engine was too shaky
I was sure there was still power
now the 16.5 psi is very enjoyable
In the 21psi I also know a lot of power between 3000/5500 rpm but over sits
Since you have early spool enabled, try going up a bit on the turbo responsiveness setting from factory to improved I or II. It will give you a quicker feel in traffic (less lag).
@Andre80 : Could you post AFR.CMD AFR and Actual Ignition numbers on your 16.5psi and the 21psi tunes? By the way I have the exact same boost table in ECO and it is super fun, especially for the hot summer days here in Greece with ambient temperatures of 35C or more
Switched my Mishimoto silicone hose / AEM Dryflow filter combo back to my original PRL silicone hose / aFe Pro Dry S filter combo. Power delivery is the same but I have noticed slightly better fuel economy with the PRL / aFe setup.
As far as the tune, all is well. But these humid 90+ degree days really cut into power output.