1.8T reliability at 200 hp - HELP!

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <199712030251.SAA22515@gonzo.wolfenet.com> Orin Eman writes:

> Firstly, go get a copy of Corky Bell's book, Maximum Boost for
> a _baseline_ understanding.
> 
> > THE CASE AGAINST CHIPPING:
> > 1.  Audi carefully engineered the 1.8T to run at 150hp, and anything
> > higher will cause excessive stress on the engine internals and reduce
> > engine life. 

Audi's UK VP of Marketing told me that Audi plan to chip it themselves in early 
1998 - to 190bhp.

--
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club