Finding a 5kcstq

[Larry C Leung]

The IC hose is availible new from Rod at TPC for $35.

LL - NY

On Mon, 2 Apr 2001 10:20:35 -0400 "Beatty, Robert" <BeattyR at ummhc.org>
writes:
>Steve,
>
>Depending on the mod and the condition of a few things, the boost 
>range will
>vary.  If the mod is a QLCC or an actual EProm reprograming of the 
>fuel and
>boost mapping then the boost should be 1.7-1.8.  If the mod is a
>resistor/diode mod, (such as TAP for example) then the boost ranges 
>will
>indicate 1.4 max as the computer has been tricked into thinking the 
>boost is
>lower than it really is and this affects the stock boost gauge as 
>well.
>
>Other reasons for low boost are a split intercooler hose and/or a 
>split
>endcap on the intercooler itself.  SMJ's web site
>(http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/boost.html#chklist) is an excellent 
>source
>for troubleshooting these cars.  You can print out his check list and 
>use it
>to check out cars.
>
>The most common problem for low boost is the split intercooler hose, 
>its
>very easy to find and not hard to replace.  Its about 90$ from the 
>dealer,
>however the very same hose is usually advertised on Ebay for about 
>30$.
>
>Ask away if you have any other questions.
>
>Rob
>
>87 5ktq 1.8 bar
>Woonsocket RI
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Steve Ensch [mailto:ensch1 at home.com]
>Sent: Monday, April 02, 2001 8:51 AM
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: Finding a 5kcstq
>
>
>I have been looking for a 86-90 5000-200 turbo Quattro.  I have 
>noticed the
>cars are very solid, except for a few with tappy valves, steering 
>rack
>leaks, and minor interior problems.  But I have noticed that several 
>don't
>show the correct spec for boost.  1.3-1.4 is the correct peak range.  
>I
>looked at a couple of both stock and modified.  The modified cars had 
>a cold
>air intake or the a k&n air filter, combined with a modified waste 
>gate.
>These modified cars did not pull to the 1.3-1.4 range.  Could 
>improved
>breathing lower the pressure or is this a sign of improper mods, or
>impending doom?
>
>Steve