Re: Maximum boost 1.3??

[i6941TB@gnn.com]

Chris King asks:

>I have seen all these postings about people getting 1.8 bar out of their
>turbo 10v engines...my '88 5kCST (auto...don't laugh) maxes out at 1.3 bar.
>I have already replaced that big rubber hose that runs from the intercooler
>to the turbo intake, so this is not the problem.
>Any other places to check,

yes, the CPU. ;)

>or do the auto tranny turbos not give as much
>boost as the 5-speeds?

Correct. All 200 autos were front drives. Audi felt that too much power would lead 
to the torque steer/whhel spin, and therefore limited the boost on those cars.
Any baaS 900T wou
>Would there be a noticeable difference from 1.3 to 1.8?
>
>TIA!
>
>
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Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ
in Tornado "arrest-me-officer" Red
20psi of boost

Phila, PA
USA