[s-cars] Stromung, worth it?

[Keith Maddock]

YMMV, Everybody has different cost/performance/happiness criteria.
That being said, here is my EUR 0.02 on the stromung...

I like the Stromung, consider it money well spent.

Regardless of 2 hp improvement, 15 hp improvement, or 5 hp loss, I'm happy with it.

I like the way it looks, I LOVE the way it sounds.

The sound of it alone has made a significant difference in how pleased I am with my S4 when I am driving it.
In my book, that's the most important criteria for spending money on the car.

The "Added Lightness" of the Stromung is also a benefit in my book

HTH,
Keith "Its not always numbers" Maddock

93 S4 mit Stromung decal on the trunk
95 968CS just now with stainless exhaust too, hope it sounds as good as Stromung!!

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Keith Maddock, TRW Automotive,  Koblenz, Germany
Slip Control Systems, Systems Design, Traction Control
+49 (0)261/ 895 2474     -    -    keith.maddock at trw.com


>>> "Scott Munger" <mungerts at uneedspeed.net> 21:52:22 17.01.2003 >>>
Well, the Stromung weighs about a 3rd grader less than the stock system...
and it sure
'looks' as if a ton more air could flow through the big 3" pipe.  At stock
boost levels though,
I don't think the stock exhaust is overly restrictive, my guess is the first
bottleneck would be the EM or something further up the chain.  You are
moving from dual cats w/stock to 1 cat with the SS,
but the DP on the SS is more streamlined than stock...

I don't think you go for an upgraded exhaust if you plan on remaining stock,
but start turning up the boost and adding RS2 goodies, I'd guess it's a
must.

I'm just thinking aloud, I would like some hard data too!

The stainless tips sure are purdy tho'
--Scott Munger
'93 S4



> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Dave Burig
> Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 1:14 PM
> To: chris chambers; jeff posto; 's-car-list'
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] Stromung, worth it?
>
>
> I've driven a stock S4 w/Stromung turbo back, and the only difference
> apparent to me was a lower tone at idle.  Butt-dyno was either not
> calibrated that day, or very little performance difference.
> I have MTM 1+ and RS2 EM.  BTDT's on performance gain per
> dollar spent?
> Before/after dynos?
> IMHO, it ain't $1000.00 worth o' purty.
>
> Dave "Trying to ignore those demons in my head" Burig
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of chris chambers
> Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 2:26 PM
> To: jeff posto; 's-car-list'
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Stromung, "SS" available now.
>
>
> Jeff,
>
> ummm...how much? (asks cautiously, got the turbo hoses already)
>
>
> Thanks
> Chris
> --- jeff posto <jpostup at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > --
> > [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ]
> >
> > Hi ,
> >
> > A rare moment has occurred where Stromung has a few available "SS"
> > exhaust systems available. That is inventory is built right now, and
> > available to purchase for those wanting a 3" stainless exhaust. For
> > those new to the list, write to me off-list and I can fill in
> > details. It is turbo to tailpipe.
> >
> > I can place orders if you want one, holding the normal GP price,
> > without a GP minimum.
> > ("This is an unusual and rare oportunity. Because usually, I have to
> > chase orders, place orders , wait for production and pester Stromung
> > to deliver taking months.;-("
> >
> > Right now I have one humorous lister taking unit #1, a guy who wears
> > CarHarts!
> >
> > Get yer system ready for springtime boyz.
> >
> > write if interested.
> >
> > Jeff Posto
> >
> >
> >
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