For the swappers-S6 engine

[Alexander van Gerbig]

    Well according to SJM's site here we go:

'92 V8 4.2
276HP @ 5800 RPM, 295 lb-ft @ 4000RPM

'98 A8 4.2 ABZ
299HP @ 6000 RPM, 290 lb-ft @ 3000RPM

MC
162bhp @ 5500 RPM, 177 ft-lb @ 3000RPM

What does a chipped MC make, not around 300bhp?  Then we are talking what
does an EFI'd MC do, doubt there is data on that one.

I think both engines have their merits.  I personally would like to find a
used ABZ, give it some more months or a year and those might get a little
more abundant and cheaper, in my dreams.  The variable tract intact is
what's needed it seems.  Will an MC really do 300bhp without lots of lag?
Add the cost of full EFI upgrade, large intercooler (plus mods to cram it
into the car somehow), bigger turbo, upgraded EM, and so on.

How much moola has been spent on the 80tq to get it where it is now?  In the
end it might be that the costs even out a bit.  Stretching 300bhp out of an
MC safely and consistently vs. buying the V8 which has all that power there
already, safely stock, certainly not as tunable, no doubt there.  A little
port and polish, exhaust, cams ($$$$), and that's about it, but with an ABZ
in there that will already be eating transmissions stock.  It's already gobs
of power stock vs. spending lots to drag power out of the MC.  Trade off,
I'd rather have it be all engine vs. all turbo, EM, intercooler, and so
on...

Opinions though!

Alexander van Gerbig -- '90 90q20v -- '88 80t (R.I.P)

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