My understanding is that a big advantage of the turbo charger / engine control is that boost is maintained even at higher elevations. This means my MS3 can hit 18psi at sea level and also at 9000 feet (I live at 8600 feet).
It seems though that in order to maintain boost at higher elevations the turbo must spin faster. Could this mean increased wear?
I believe a normally aspirated car up here loses about 10%-15% power. Does this mean my turbo is spinning 10-15% faster to maintain boost at 9000 feet? Do I really have the same power at 9000 feet versus sea level?
It seems though that in order to maintain boost at higher elevations the turbo must spin faster. Could this mean increased wear?
I believe a normally aspirated car up here loses about 10%-15% power. Does this mean my turbo is spinning 10-15% faster to maintain boost at 9000 feet? Do I really have the same power at 9000 feet versus sea level?