a3 on the way to NA

[Huw Powell]

>>FYI for TWC (those who care):
>>
>>http://autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=100651
> 
> 
> Quote from the article:
> 
>     "In contrast to conventional multipoint manifold injection, 
>     direct injection delivers fuel right into the combustion 
>     chambers at pressures up to 1600 psi."
> 
> Looking 10 years down the road, I wonder if Audi will be charging 
> $1000 for a new fuel pump and $500 for replacement fuel lines.

Why, really?  The brake system runs at higher pressures than that, as I 
recall from reading the tests in the manual years ago.

The pump doesn't have to make 1600 psi for the injectors to see it, just 
flow enough to create that pressure at the small orifice.

-- 
Huw Powell

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