modified new s4 questions

[Eric Fletcher S.O.C.]

On 4/16/02 8:21 PM, "Brian O'" <briano_72 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> anybody else out there have a tweeked s4 ?? i think we are having bov
> problems. it seems to loose boost after letting off full throttle before
> entering a turn. it will reset itself after shutting it down and restarting.
> its got apr 93+100 2 stage chip, k+n cone intake, apr down pipes and test
> pipes, uuc ver 1 cat back, h+r supercup type coil overs and big reds in front.
> went to mid ohio over the weekend and it keep shutting down. i put the boost
> guage on it tonight and it pulls 12 lbs in 1-4 and reaches about 14 in 5th and
> 6th, not that that matters in those gears !! i thought our old 1.8 a4 did 14
> lbs in lower gears, 12 just does not seen right for the s4 with these mods,
> anyone ?? bueller ???


First get rid of the K&N, It has probably trashed your Mass Air Flow Sensor.
If your MAF is still good I'd look at your APR box...

BTW 12lbs of boost is about right for the APR low pressure program.




Eric Fletcher
Former Pro Racer
Race Instructor

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