Re: QLCC boost limit on v 1.95

[turbo@steelcity.net]

Stefan Bendevis wrote:
> 
> Fellow Audi Fanatic,
>         I just want to know what was the "new" boost limit in your chip?  I have just
> installed an air pressure regulator to the wastegate and now seems to run into
> a lot of overboost, it seems to be about 1.8 bar (as shown on digital
> display).  Correct me if I'm wrong but this translates into 14 psi right?  I
> see that some 5ktq drivers are getting approx. 18psi, so I was wondering what
> is the max boost pressure that the MC engine can "safely" handle and I would
> also like to know how to bypass the fuel pump shut-off at 1.8bar, can this be
> done just by simply removing the air hose to the computer?  If I did this,
> would it affect the timing advance?
>         Shortly I will be installing a boost pressure guage, any recommendations?  I
> hope to eliminate the fuel pump shut-off and have the pressure regulator
> mounted in the dash board somewhere (adjustable horsepower :)
> 
> TIA, Audiman1@msn.com, Stefan Bendevis
> 1987 5000 CD Quattro (hopefully will have horsepower adjustable to infinty and
> beyond:)
    DO NOT REMOVE THE HOSE TO THE COMPUTER!!!! Timing will be advanced
too far and will set a fault code.
turbo