Re: 89 200TQ

[Igor Kessel <e6941tb@ix.netcom.com>]

Barry McInnes wrote:
> 
> Hi Igor,
> I was interested in your Red Line article, and have also been
> looking into TAP and IA ECU mods trying to guess the best way to
> go whenever I get some spare $$. Is TAP better or easier than IA ??

Cheaper for sure. That was my reasoning 3 years ago. Make sure you 
install an adjustable wastegate from a 5000T/200T Automatic coz TAP chip 
will let you run up to 25psi of boost. Mucho dangerous on a stock car!

> I am just getting a 90K service and am deciding whether to go
> synthetic which the shop is recommending. I have been fine so far
> on nonsyn...any advice appreciated, thanks barry

On a chipped car syntetic motor oil and high octane fuel become a must.
Ah, and you_will_blow up the Intercooler-to-throttle body hose (accordeon 
or michelin man hose). Be prepared to spend $115 on a blue Si Samco hose.

Other than that I see no problems.

-- 
Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ - 18psi (TAP)
'98 A4TQ - on order...again. For the third time and counting.
Philadelphia, PA
USA