Fw: Another thing about throttle bodies...

["Doug Johnson" <ur-quattro@msn.com>]

>>> 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.
>>
>>JG
>>
>Maybe an indication that at this angle, it's not too critical...who
>knows???
>
> - Doug
>