[s-cars] Turbo replacement

Tue Nov 18 17:30:15 EST 2003

No smoke?
HA!

With that turbo, Ray needs another 1000 rpm's, it
pulls like a nervous hooker with Parkinson's.

Pizzo

--- Ray Tomlinson <ray at s-cars.org> wrote:
> Or, K26/#8, stage V turbine w/50 trim cold side.
> More like $1200.
>
> No smoke (knock on Zebrano), and very streetable
> below 4200rpm.  Indeed,
> more streetable than RS2.  Above 4200rpm, and you're
> in for a surprise,
> where things are NOT as streetable as the RS2.
> Power is so strong that it
> is difficult to modulate the boost at the track, but
> it sure is FAST.  26psi
> on Uncle Bob's 370hp software.
>
> Custom lines are not difficult once you have all the
> right goodies, and a
> competent welder nearby.  Less than $200 in lines &
> fittings, and the end
> result is as good as, if not better than, stock.
>
> Ray Tomlinson
> Boston
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of
> Lewis, Gary M
> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 1:30 PM
> To: Mark Strangways; Lino M. Valadas
> Cc: Audi S Car List
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] Turbo replacement
>
>
> The K24 Compressor does move more air SOONER,
> however the exhaust turbine
> really limits how much air the K24 can pass.  It is
> a plug on the system.  I
> bent and BROKE teeth off my K24 turbine wheel when
> the shaft noodled at 24
> psi (in his defence, Pastore warned me).  You may
> want to read that again...
>
> Anyway, my take on the turbo thing...
>
> The K26 in stock trim (#6 turbine) will ultimately
> move more air, but you
> are looking at a 4,000+ rpm spool-up.
>
> There are some really great options available right
> now.  The stock RS2 is
> great, IF YOU CAN GET ONE.  And they seem to be
> expensive ($2,000).  If you
> are going hog-wild (full RS2 Spec, 26 PSI), some of
> the hybrids are great.
>
> In no particular order
>
> RS2 Comp - Really awesome, hard to get, very
> expensive.  I have never seen
> one, but I have seen 3 that were claimed, and turned
> out to be modded K24's,
> some with hammered turbines.
>
> K26/6-K26 w/large compressor opening - What I have.
> Innovative Turbo cuts
> off the stock K26 compressor opening (44mmish), and
> attachs a K24 sized
> compressor opening (48-50mmish), with attendant
> compressor to match.  Bolts
> right in, $950 w/core.  Performance very similar to
> the RS2 Comp. above
> except the K26 compressor housing is larger, so the
> density is better
> (density = more power).  26 PSI at 3,400 (3rd gear),
> very linear, boost
> starts around 2,600.
>
> K26/6-K27 If you have a love of above 4,000 rpm
> boost level, this guy is
> great.  Not sure if it bolts right in however, the
> compressor inlet looks
> too big for the stock hose.
>
> K26/Garrett Hybrid.  Similar to the K26/6-K27,
> except the boost thresholds
> are much lower, more in line with the Innovative
> K26/K26 hybrid described
> above.  Great turbo (probably the best) for just
> balls out performance.  In
> the $900 - $1,000 range.  The 2 reasons I didn't go
> for one of the Garretts
> are the mechanical incompatibility (oil and water
> lines, and intake hoses,
> which seem to add $300-$400), and they seem to have
> a less than 40,000 mile
> lifespan, based on user comments.  And some of them
> smoke like chimney's.
>
> Gary Lewis
>
> 1995.5 S6 Avant, Green/Ecru, RS2 MAF, RS2 Exhaust
> Manifold, RS2 Injectors,
> Custom Turbo (K26 Turbine, Factory K26 Cold side
> (Audi Works '999' P/N) with
> 50mm intake and custom Innovative Turbo compressor
> wheel), Bilsteins,
> Eibachs, Big Reds.
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mark Strangways
> [mailto:strangconst at rogers.com]
> > Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 7:30 PM
> > To: Lino M. Valadas
> > Cc: Audi S Car List
> > Subject: Re: [s-cars] Turbo replacement
> >
> >
> > yeah it'll bolt up just fine.
> > Longer spool-up times will be yours.
> > Not sure 100%, but I thought that the K24
> compressor moved
> > more air also.
> > I have driven an S6 with a K26 from an MC motor (I
> think),
> > and I will keep
> > my K24.
> >
> > Is your broke ?
> > Give Carl a call at ADP in Markham, they can
> either fix yours
> > or get you the
> > parts to do it yourself.
> > They also carry many other turbo's K27's, all
> garrets and even (still
> > waiting the part numbers) the RS2 turbo's
> >
> > Mark S
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Lino M. Valadas" <l.valadas at rogers.com>
> > Cc: "Audi S Car List" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> > Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 10:10 PM
> > Subject: Re: [s-cars] Turbo replacement
> >
> >
> > > Hi  there
> > >
> > > Do you know if a kkk 26 bolts up to where the
> kkk 24 was on
> > a 93 S4?  And
> > if
> > > so has anybody done it?  What are the pros and
> cons.
> > >
> > > Any feedback would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > TIA
> > >
> > > Lino
> > >
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