Kinger.
I think what everyone is vocalizing is that they expected a SC 3L to hit 300 wHP because so many other people with 2.5L are hitting in the 270's with SC. I take it you are hitting 270 with the stock redline? That makes a huge difference!!!
The 2.5L Turbo has basically set the benchmark or what people are comparing all other forced induction cars to. The fact that you are after a totally different end-goal will not register with some. I understand fully what you are after and commend you on the results you got.
That said, don't be too unhappy that others were hoping you would carry the torch of 3L SC superiority. We'll have to depend on buckshot to do that!
You have to remember that a well tuned high compression NA 3L will pull 215 Ft-lbs of torque. Granted you beat that up but it is in the back of peoples minds.
Anyway, have a blast with the car. 277 and 229 will put it in front of most every other cdw-27!
warmonger
