[s-cars] VMAP question

[Lewis, Gary M]

Some more .02...

Pizzo said:
 
> Now whether you use a Bosch 3.0 bar, stock 2.5 bar, GM
> 3.0 bar or VMAP is up to you, but it looks like the
> VMAP is the more expensive option and once set up
> properly with the right chips for your application, I
> don't see the need to keep fiddling with transducer
> settings.

The VMAP's variable transducer jumper settings does offer the ability to get around some serious restrictions, like altitude or 91 octane.  If the car in question is moved to a geography that allows better gas or lower altitude, the jumpers can easily be changed.  Or going to the track and using race gas.  Kinda gives the uneducated (me) the ability to do some "gross" chip-tuning to keep from blowing the engine.  Optimal?  No.  Practical?  Very.

One can (and I'm sure they will) argue that a custom-tuned car will do the same, but I didn't at the time nor currently do have access to a custom chip tuner.  Hell, I don't even have access to a dyno.  I can tell you that EVERY MTM chipped 3.0 bar URS-car in SoCal I know of pings like a dog on 91 octane.  

If you don't have fuel or altitude problems, as Joe points out, just pick the correct HP for you wallet, and go with it.

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), TurboXS Type 25 Bypass Valve, Bilsteins, Eibachs, Big Reds, Spec II Clutch.