Re: 4000q hp

[Joff <jjr21@hermes.cam.ac.uk>]

On 26 Jan 1995 glen.powell@smc.com wrote:

>   I think the Euro-spec 5-cylinder atmo engines are good for about 160 HP
>   stock, Vs 115 HP here in the states. You should easily be able to get
>   back up to 160 HP with a cam, higher compression and typical
>   tuner-tricks. With a bit more work, polishing & porting, etc.  you should
>   be able to get a reliable 180-200 HP.    Yeah.....that'll make those
>   beemer drivers wonder.....    :)
> 
>   -glen
> 
There's a company here in Briatin called "GTI Engineering", which 
specialises in tuning up VW/Audi engines in a professional manner - they 
are fully endorsed by V.A.G. and have a reputation here for being 
reliable, drivable and good value.

They can get at least 200 BHP out of the five cylinder by increasing its 
capacity, fitting new cams and poished, airflowed ports. On the five 
cylinder 20 valve they were offering a 240 BHP conversion - of course you 
could get a lot more, but not with the day to day useability of this 
vehicle (according to Car Magazine). Apart from the extra power (and more 
importantly, the big torque increase), the engine didn't exhibit any of 
the characteristics of highly tuned motors - i.e., rough idle, dodgy 
cams, poor reliability and tardiness at low revs.

Regards,

Joff