RE: S6 Chip and Boost Upgrade

[Nicholas Pinto <npinto@ix.netcom.com>]

Hey Marc:

I did the Stage III over 2 years ago and I have been very happy.    Boost comes 
on sooner which makes low end somewhat more bearable and it really comes on as 
you go past 4500 rpms.
- nick


On Thursday, October 01, 1998 2:03 PM, Marc_Nguyen@mail.amsinc.com 
[SMTP:Marc_Nguyen@mail.amsinc.com] wrote:
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> I replaced the wastegate spring in my '85 urq.  It was very simple.  I just
> had to be careful while removing the nuts.  If you're not pushing down on
> it when the last nut comes off the "cap" will probably fly off.  Also, you
> may want some help when putting the new one in.  It's difficult to push
> down on the cap and put the nuts back on by yourself.
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> BTW, a friend did an IA Stage 1 (the 277 HP) upgrade on his S4 and it
> didn't require a wastegate spring change.  I'm thinking about going with IA
> for my S4 as well.  I've been really happy with the IA upgrade in the urq
> and Ned is a great guy to deal with.  I'm interested to see what your TAP
> upgrade is like.
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> - Marc
> '85 urq
> '93 S4
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> "Stefan Richter" <Stefan13@worldnet.att.net> on 10/01/98 01:30:13 PM
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> Please respond to Stefan13@worldnet.att.net
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> To:   Multiple recipients of list AUDI-S-CARS <AUDI-S-CARS@emailsol.com>
> cc:   quattro-digest@coimbra.ans.net (bcc: Marc Nguyen/AMS/AMSINC)
> Subject:  S6 Chip and Boost Upgrade
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> I have had my 95 S6 for five months and have loved it since day one.  My
> previous ride was a moderately modified 1991 Jetta GLI 16V a blast to
> drive.  Although I realize that the 227hp in the S6 have a lot more weight
> to pull, I felt the car needs more power.  I spent five months doing
> projects around the house to get on my wife's good side, and finally
> succeeded in convincing her to let me spend some money on the Audi.  After
> talking to Hoppen and Tap, I really did not know which to chose.  I was
> ready to order the Hoppen Chip +1 upgrade, when I was told I needed to wait
> a week, they were out of stock.  Childish or not, I couldn't wait.  I was
> too excited, and afraid my wife would change her mind.  Anyway, the modifed
> computer, wastegate spring and lower intercooler hose arrived at 10 am.  I
> am in the office daydreaming.  I cannot wait to get home (with my wife's
> Jetta GLX), pop in the box and exercise my calves.  I'll report back
> tomorrow.  Has anyone installed the spring, or is this a mechanic's only
> project?  I don't have a boost gauge.
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> Steafn Richter
> 95 S6
> 96 Jetta GLX
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