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Treser ur-quattros and intercoolers
- To: quattro <quattro@swiss.ans.net>
- Subject: Treser ur-quattros and intercoolers
- From: Dave Lawson <dlawson@ball.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Nov 94 15:22:00 mst
- Encoding: 41 TEXT
- Reply-To: quattro
- Sender: quattro-owner
Here is some information from articles I have on the Treser enhanced
ur-quattros :
-hp raised from 200 to 250
-torque changed from 211 lb-ft at 3500 rpm to 272 lb-ft at 3500 rpm
-redesigned camshafts from Schrick
-larger valves
-polished intake and exhaust ports
-increased compression ratio from 7.0:1 to 7.8:1
-increased boost pressure from 12 to 14 psi
-turbocharger unchanged
-exhaust unchanged
-wastgate setting altered
-K-Jetronic airflow meter replaced with one designed for the Porsche
928/Mercedes V8s
-larger intercooler mounted nearly horizontal with cooling air ducted from
the front air dam
-longer fifth gear
The body changes include :
-redesigned front valence/spoiler
-redesigned rear valence
-wrap-around rear spoiler
-Treser designed cast alloy wheels in 7in by 390mmTRX size
Suspension modifications were :
-stock springs lowered to reduce ride height by 20mm
-firmer Bilstein struts
Interior mods were:
-Treser designed steering wheel
-Treser designed instrument panel with all analog VDO gauges
-re-designed seats with special Treser upholstry and larger side bolsters
He also produced a Treser quattro roadster.
In addition to the ur-quattros, he also modified 5000/200s and 4000s. I know
of a few Treser 4000 quattros in the US. These have suspension and body
modifications, haven't heard of any with engine mods.
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Dave Lawson dlawson@ball.com