Re: Another thing about throttle bodies...

[Huw Powell <audi@mediaone.net>]

> > Keep in mind that a 90 degree throttle plate opening may not be the most
> > effective for passing air.  Turbulent air is a funny charachter...as is
> > laminar air...
> 
> Agreed ... however, this tends to be less so when there's a big plenum and a
> couple of turns between the throttle body and intake valve.  Still, my
> findings do make me wonder about Audi's quality control since a 5-degree
> variation appears to be quite a lot when only 90 degrees is involved.

isn't the stop on the throttle motion an adjustable screw with a dab of
paint on it?

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT; 73 F250