RE: I5 25V

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

In message <000001be857e$62d43340$a3916420@fremont-peak> bbell@surview.com writes:

> Easy dream, the 4 valve I5 in the S4/S6 (AAN) is rated at 258 ft/lbs. at
> 1950 rpm!

>> Given the excellent tuning results with the 1.8T,
>> the 5V head in the larger displacement 5 cylinder should easily
>> outperform the old 20V turbo.  I could imagine 250+ ft./lbs of torque
>> at about 2000 rpm.  Just dreaming for now though.

It's _definitely_ worth keeping the old ur-quattro on the road in case
this beastie becomes available.  Perhaps if I go along to the
anniversary event in Ingolstadt next year (20 years of the ur-quattro)
and ask one of the bigwigs _very_ nicely he'll let me buy a 25V engine.

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 Phil Payne
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