Is there a K25 turbo?

JShadzi at aol.com JShadzi at aol.com
Mon Mar 25 19:47:06 EST 2002


Ya, its called the RS2  =)  Try to document the full boost rpm point, and intake air temp would also be useful.  Other than that, your butt is as good a readily available measurement as any.  Sounds like a good turbo assuming it didn't cost you too much.

Javad

> Hi gang,
> 
> Is there such a thing as a "K25" turbo?
> 
> My mechanic has built a turbo modeled after a K24 he just installed into my 
> '87 5kcstq (124K, 1.8 bar) and I just took a ride in his '86 5kcstq (200K, 
> 1.8 bar).  In the short time and distance I rode in the car, he had it up 
> 6000 rpm and it felt pretty damn fast.  I joking referred to it as a "K25" 
> turbo.
> 
> What's a good way to evaluate something like this objectively?  So far the 
> turbo's holding together and he basically drives like a maniac compared to 
> me.  BTW he's a Porsche and Audi mechanic (German Motorsports, Fremont, CA) 
> and routinely rebuilds (balancing sourced outside) turbos.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> 
> - Tony
> lots of I-5 Audis





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