[s-cars] RS2 Turbo or Innovative Turbo's K26/RS2++?

[Lewis, Gary M]

I've been getting a few hits on the RS2 turbo group buy vs. Innovative Turbo's K26/RS2++ mod (the turbo Cody and I run).  I hope this helps making a few decisions:

It depends IMHO on: 

1. the total set-up of the car, and 
2. your preferences of power delivery.

1.  If you are going the full RS2 set-up, including the 26 PSI software, either turbo is great.  Anything less in terms of set-up (IA Stage 3, MTM 1+), go with the RS2 turbo.

2.  If you do go with the full RS2 set-up, ask yourself where you like the power delivered.  If you are a sub-3,000 rpm driver, go with the RS2.  If you drive like I do, which is slow driving most of the time, but when I want to GO!!, it's normally above 3,000 rpm, and I want all the Bolt-On power I can get, go with the Innovative K26.  Note I said bolt-on power.  I'm under the impression that the Garrett hybrid turbos offer better performance than the Innovative K26/RS2++, but they don't bolt on.

Price for Innovative's turbo is $950 w/ exchange K26.

HTH,
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.