Intake Manifold: Audi 4KQ vs. '89 Audi 100
L DC
ldc007usa at yahoo.com
Wed Nov 26 13:52:31 PST 2008
Just throwing it out there.
Would anyone know or have an idea what kind of power gains and fuel
economy can be gained by swapping VW QSWs' intake manifold (JT engine code-- same drive-train as Audi 4KQ) for that of an '89 Audi 100, non turbo, automatic tranny one?
The Audi's intake manifold in comparison is the type that hovers
over the valve cover.
About three years ago, someone posted (not sure if here or the samba or vwvortex) a similar intake manifold for sale, and claimed compatibility with that of an Audi 4KQ. The seller claimed power gains of around 30 HP, if memory serves me well.
If so and doable, and the claims are true, that's would be a nice little power gain upgrade. Matched to a free-flow, catless exhaust system and you're easily looking at 150HPs for a non-turbo, non-chipped engine.
I assume is compatible to the Audi 4KQ's and, thus, VW QSWs' cylinder head; granted the fuel lines need to be swapped along with other stuff from the Audi's, but looks doable.
I wonder if the fuel distributor would also need to be swapped,
probably not?
The intake boot would probably need to be modified, somehow, as well
or probably swappable altogether.
There's nothing wrong with the intake manifold in my VW QSW, just
wondering about cheap alternatives to increase power.
Regards,
Louis
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