[s-cars] FW: K27/K26-6

[Lewis, Gary M]

> The K26/6 hotside won't really allow more than 375hp.  It seems to me that for a 2.2 liter motor, the RS2 coldside or an RS2 like hybrid coldside (k24 housing, or modified K26 housing with a 48mm opening) is the best bet on a K26 # 6 on a 2.2 liter.  The K26 #8 should flow to 425hp, but it is pretty laggy, esp with a monster coldside like a K27, again, when mated to a 2.2 liter.  Problem as I see it is that our beloved 2.2 liter can handle in excess of 400hp, but there really aren't any great ways to deliver it w/o sacrificing low-end grunt.  You really need 1.) more displacement, or 2.) a custom turbo.  Scott J of QshipQ fame pointed this out a few years ago, but I wasn't paying attention at the time.
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> I'm working on number 2 right now.  Will report back when (and if) I figure something out.
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> Also, the Garrett stuff is cool, but there are reliability and compatibility issues.  My goal is to go with the latest compressor technology, coupled with the bullet-proof reliability of KKK products.  Again, will report back when (and if) I figure something out.  At the very worst, it is fun...
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> Gary Lewis
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> 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.
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> 1990 200TQW, K24 Turbo, 1991 TQ Intercooler, 1.8 bar, Bypass Valve, Euro's, Bilsteins, Redline in tranny and diffs, FOR SALE
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