unasked boost question

["Rod L. Wiggins" <rwiggins@rs6000.baldwinw.edu>]

  Greetings All,
    While it seems we've discused nearly all aspects of power increases 
through greater boost etc. There has been little discussion of the 
negative aspects.  How is valve-guide-seat longevity affected, or turbo 
life expectancy.  The way I see it, if the Ur-qs can safely make 250+ HP 
with just computer and boost mods then the engineers wouldn't have let 
the car leave the factory with a measly 160hp. Does gas milage suffer 
that dramatically? (not that I'm worried, but it could explain audis 
conservative output, its sort of difficult to sell a car that gets 10 
MPG). I have the highest regards for the Audi engineers, I bow my head and 
give thanks to them each time I start my car (perhaps THIS is why MY UR-q 
is reliable).  I figure the car was designed to make 160hp for a reason. 
To me, I guess, these computer mods seem too cheap and easy... There must 
be a catch..hmm.
 Vorsprung Durch Skeptic
 Rod Wiggins
  <rwiggins@rs6000.baldwinw.edu>