2.5l 5cyl via diesel crank and smaller bore

[Pantelis Giamarellos]

Todd Hi,

If I decide to keep the RS2 and increase the power output I will definately
choose to change the turbocharger if the one on my car is still the standard
factory unit.

Turbos have their limit and it is known that the stock RS2 item is at its
limits at around 380 bhp.

I am sure Minhea has a better knowledge than me on this topic.

Take care
Pantelis



----- Original Message -----
From: "Mihnea Cotet" <mik at info.fundp.ac.be>
To: "Todd Phenneger" <tquattroguy at yahoo.com>; <JShadzi at aol.com>;
<pantg at otenet.gr>; <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 11:55 AM
Subject: Re: 2.5l 5cyl via diesel crank and smaller bore


> At 00:26 17/09/2003 -0700, Todd Phenneger wrote:
>
> >   Anyhow, my Point was why shoot for 400hp when he is so close.
> >Might as well go for more and see a noticable improvement.
>
> Because the difference between 380 HP at the reliability/efficiency limits
> of a turbo is sooooo big when you compare it to 400 HP with a turbo that
is
> at 80%+ efficiency and no reliability issues. 380 safe and reliable HP in
> the long run is almost impossible for an RS2 turbo, except if there's a
big
> IC, very good exhaust with no cats and possibly some head work done, BTDT
> on the dyno.
>
>
> HTH,
>
> Mihnea
>
>