Turbo - RS2 vs Garrett 3071?

[Dave]

hi denver, i¹ve dropped a line to my brother who replaced his rs2 turbo
with a garret.  i can¹t remember the model.

cheers
dave
'08 rs6 avant
'04 allroad tdi

On 19/11/13 9:00 am, "dgraber460 at aol.com wrote:

>
>From: dgraber460 at aol.com
>Subject: Turbo - RS2 vs Garrett 3071?
>
>Has anyone used the Garrett 3071 to replace an RS2 turbo? The patient is
>a 95 S6 RS2'd AAN running 29 psi & 330 crank HP.
>I have been running the RS2 for years and loved the hi boost kick in the
>pants, but the turbo ate itself, and I need to replace it.
>034 says the 3071 is the "RS2 killer" with better bottom end torque.
>Sounds wonderful - is it indeed true? If, so what do I need to do to run
>it. I'm NOT looking at using it's full max capability of 500 hp, as I'm
>looking for longevity and not overstressing the head. I'm already looking
>at a head gasket on another car. I'm growing weary of trying to find
>replacement heads after finding the infamous "cracks in the valve seats"
>every time I pull a head for a simple gasket replacement.
>With software to run 29 PSI, do I need to upgrade the ECU? I'm
>considering getting the green fuel injectors (40 lb.?) to maybe help, but
>again, I really want to stay close to where the car was just with more
>low end if possible.
>ANY advice appreciated.
>TIA 
>
>
>Dennis 
>Denver