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Cheap engine upgrade for AUDI Coupe and Audi V8.



And the mass sensor may have a messure problem if the intake is changed.
Have been recorded as a fault.

Claus Vegener

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Fra: Chris Dyer <dyer@sre.sony.com>
Til: <ctas@carry.neonet.lv>; quattro <quattro@audifans.com>
Sendt: 7. juli 1999 22:06
Emne: Cheap engine upgrade for AUDI Coupe and Audi V8.


> Are you taking your coupe GT racing?
>
> If not (daily driver) then from what I've read in countless mags & lists
> (I gotta unsub to some of these!) the cone or non-paper filters might
> increase hp, but only slightly, and probably not noticeable.  We're
> talking 1 or 2 hp, not even noticeable when driving.
>
> In addition, they don't filter particles as well as paper (despite their
> claims) and can allow naughty bits into your engine.  (racers don't care
> because they rebuild engines all the time and have mucho dinero)
>
> Last, they can often bring in hot air from the engine bay, rather than
> proper cool air from outside, perhaps hurting hp.
>
> My opinions on them...
>
> --
> Regarding my acting:
>
> I didn't sell out.
> I bought in.
> ---------------------------------------
> Chris Dyer, Sony Development
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