Re: v6 power

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

Check out the tuning page on the 12v site-- http://www.itc.nu/12v .  The
page is still under construction (I say this; I really *do* plan to do
more work on it!).  There are a few ideas there.
A note about the Schaumburg throttle body--a couple of people have
reported that the modified body can corrode and stick in the open
position--not good!  Haven't heard this about the TAP mod (same
process).  One lister has saved a lot of money by taking the throttle
body to a machine shop to do the labor instead--ended up at about $75.
-- 
Elliott

"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity."
	--The Notebooks of Lazarus Long


Joan Kotjarapoglus wrote:
> 
> I purchased a 94 100cs quattro about 6 months ago.  While I still like and
> have a 1987 5000cs quattro, Audi took the 94 a significant step up  in
> interior comfort, quietness, ride, handling, etc.   My
> mechanic who is very particular said that it is one of the best overall
> thoughtfully designed cars, and rock solid.  The only complaint is that is
> could use more power.  After our conversation, I went home and installed
> new plugs.  This did help -- it seems the car moves up to 4000rpm in
> first, shifts into second and agains smoothly climbs on until it shifts
> agin.  In the past, if I wanted to make it step out smartly, I had to
> manually shift it and really trompt the gas.  New sparkplugs do make a
> difference,  I bought the car with 50k and I suspect that it never had the
> plugs changed unless audi does it as a part of their standard maintance.
> 
> This leads to a question - is their any suggestions on improving the v6
> power.  What personal experience has anyone had with Shamburg
> throttlebody conversion.  What trade was there if any.
> 
> Also, was looking under car on last oil change and speculated that this
> was going to be a very expensive exhaust system to replace someday.  It
> seemed that there was a pair of everything. Is there a decent aftermarket
> parts manfacturer and supplier?    Geroge k.  jkot@pitt.edu