Re: Turbo/wastegate questions - K24, WG Spring etc.

["Jack Gagnon" <bullitt@cybertours.com>]

I was quoted around $350 about 6-8 months ago.  At $210 I would have
"sprung" for it also!


Jack


----- Original Message -----
From: Lewis, Gary M <Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com>
To: <quattro@audifans.com>; 'Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)' <BSWANN@arinc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 6:41 PM
Subject: RE: Turbo/wastegate questions - K24, WG Spring etc.


> You know folks, Scott Mo.'s 86 - 88 chip and spring upgrade is only like
(or
> was) $210 bux installed.  It is THE best money I've ever spent on a
> automotive mod.  No new turbo necessary, and it is done right, like the
> Factory would do (or maybe not depending on your opinion of Audi...)
>
> My .02
>
> Gary M. Lewis
> 1990 200tqa Silver/Platinum 146km 1.8 bar P6000 SVR, Bilsteins, BPV
> 1986 5kcstqa Sapphire/Platinum 180km Stock
>
>
> > My apologies to those who sell the mod kits by the way, as I'm sure they
> > are
> > worth it.  Some of us just can't afford or justify expensive chips, new
> > turbos and the like.  I'm not a racer, don't have the money or time -
> > maybe
> > some day.  Just want to get the best performance available without
> > spending
> > more than the car is actually worth.   I learn from the expert advice on
> > this list and other sources, and then I'll apply what I've learned if
> > prudent as a home mechanic/hobbyist.
> >
> > Thanks again for all the replies - keep 'em coming.  Happy Thanksgiving!
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Ben Swann
> > '85 4KSQ
> > '86 5KCSQT
> > '87 5KCSQT Wagon
> >
>