Audi V6 Focred Induction
Does anybody out there make a forced-induction system for the Audi 3.0-liter V6 Quattro? Are there any companies that make any other performance parts for this car?
Sancho Au
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The only forced induction system currently in production for the Audi 3.0-liter V6 is Performance Engineering Systems' (www.pes-tuning.com) G2 Supercharger. This kit is good for 295 hp and simply bolts on with no internal modifications necessary. This is due to the fact that it also runs a relatively low amount of boost. PES also has other things like ECU modifications and exhausts for this engine. Total Audi Performance at (www.tap1.com), 2 Bennett Automotive (www.2bennett.com) and Blaufergngen (www.audiquattroparts.com) all carry a variety of different modifications including throttle bodies, cams and suspension parts.
PES Tuning Alive and Well
I have a 1999 Audi A4 2.6-liter and wanted to put a supercharger system on it. After using a Web search engine I was directed to an old article you did about PES Tuning's supercharged A4 system. I called the number in the article and no one answered. I tried the PES Web site, and after the intro page the only thing that comes up is an "internal error." I tried e-mailing them to no avail. I was wondering if you have any knowledge if they are still around? And if not, is there someone else who carries a supercharger system for the Audi 2.6-liter motor?
Greg Lyon
via the Internet
I'm surprised you've had so much trouble getting in contact with PES. To my knowledge they're still alive and kicking and very busy. Try checking out their new Web site (www.pes-tuning.com), send another e-mail at info@pes-tuning or try giving them another call at either of these two numbers: (267) 288-0161 and (877) 697-1688, or fax at (267) 288-0165. As far as I'm aware, they are the only company in the U.S. that makes a supercharger for the Audi A4's V6.
97 Audi A4 2.8
I want to boost performance on my 1997 A4 2.8-liter, but I don't see anything for my car. Is there anything out there? Can I put twin turbo in, and how much does it cost?
Viradet Dem Phonthongsy
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I guess you could say anything is possible with the right amount of money and patience, but you're going to spend a lot of money trying to develop a twin-turbo kit for your car. The engine is simply not designed to handle boost well due to its high compression ratio. I'd have to say that your best bet is to consider a 2.7-liter twin-turbo engine swap from a B5 S4. Although you would need the ECU and complete engine harnesses, this would be much simpler than designing, implementing and tuning a custom twin setup for the car. If you want to simply boost performance,
check with 2Bennett Automotive (www.2bennett.com)
Blaufergngen (www.audiquattroparts.com)
or Total Audi Performance at (www.tap1.com)
for the more common modifications such as modified throttle bodies, cams, exhausts and suspension parts for your car.
Audi 90: Help Required
I am a huge car fanatic but up until this point I have focused mostly on off-road and Japanese tuner cars. Recently I began looking for a new car to take me to school and work. I found a 1994 Audi 90 CS Quattro for a very agreeable price and I made the purchase. I bought the car with the intention of only buying it and driving it, without making any modifications, but that idea hasn't lasted very long. I don't want to go crazy or anything, mostly just replace worn-out stock pieces with better performing aftermarket pieces. For example, the struts are going to need replacing soon so I have begun looking for a nice suspension kit that will replace the old parts with sportier-than-stock pieces. Being somewhat new to European car tuning I didn't know where to look for parts so I picked up your magazine as a guide. I searched the Web sites of your advertisers and scoured the magazine for some info but found nothing. I can find barely a mention of my car anywhere and even searching for wheels on major Web sites leaves me with nothing. I was hoping you could give me some info. I was hoping to find a nice suspension kit that is more aggressive than stock but remaining very street-able, and some nice forged wheels like the new BBS RG-R. Is there some other car that my car shares a platform with that I should look for, or is there another way of identifying my car that I am unaware of?
Daniel Johnson
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The 90 Quattro you purchased has lots of potential. For the suspension, you can opt for either Koni Adjustable or Bilstein Sport shocks mated with H&R Sport springs which will lower your car about 1.5-in. and really help handing. 2Bennett Automotive (www.2bennett.com), has a complete height- and dampening-adjustable coilover kit for your car as well, but it's a bit pricey at $1,600 and may be more than your looking for. They also have some performance suspension bushings to tighten up the steering response. As for wheels, you can't go wrong with the BBS RGRs, or any forged wheel for that matter. If you're looking for more general information on the car, check the historical model guides on Audiworld (www.audiworld.com) for complete specifications for your car.
A4 Quattro Bad Weather Instability
I was recently involved in a minor accident in my 1999 A4 1.8T Quattro. Someone nosed out from a traffic light and I just barely clipped them. The right rear wheel made contact but didn't appear to be damaged and the body shop that repaired the cosmetic damage said that the alignment was fine. However, the car is now unstable on slick roads. The back end tries to come around, requiring constant correction and causing the car to feel like it's wagging back and forth as it goes down the road. It seems like the torque distribution from the Quattro system has been thrown out of balance. My question is, can the Quattro system be damaged when it gets centerpunched? The car is dangerous on icy roads now and I need to know what to do.
Jim Whalen
via the Internet
It's highly unlikely that the torsen Quattro system was damaged in the accident. What it sounds like is that you have some damage to either the rear control arms or struts. Additionally, it's possible that the ABS sensor in the rear has been damaged, which could affect the rear EDL, or electronic differential locking system, as it is controlled through the ABS system. I would bring your car to an Audi specialist or your local dealer and have them check this out as soon as possible.
225-hp Audi TT
I was wondering if you could recommend some performance companies for my Audi TT, as well as who makes the best performance parts for Audis? I've been looking at many different brands of products but I just don't know which ones are best. For example, I have been looking at five different chips, eight exhausts, three intakes and intercoolers, but I just don't know which ones to pick. They don't have to be the same brand, just the best product from different companies.
Adrian Gonzalez
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I wish it were as easy as listing all of the companies you mentioned and saying that one is the best, but that's simply impossible. As you have already found out, there are numerous companies producing performance-enhancing products for your TT. I think what it boils down to is that you need to ask yourself what you are looking for. Do you want the most performance out there at the possible risk of less reliability? Is the car going to be a daily driver and never see an autocross course or track time? Do you want an exhaust system that is quiet or not?
I would suggest the GIAC X-chip (www.giacusa.com) if you are looking to get the most power out of the engine and if you are going to get a FMIC, they make a specific chip for this combo. It will work fine with either the Forge Motorsports FMIC (www.forgemotorsport.com), which is a very high quality unit, or the OCT FMIC which is very similar to the Forge and is available from Stratmosphere (www.stratmosphere.com/index.htm). Both Forge and Stratomsphere offer excellent exhausts as well. While Forge produces their own, Stratmosphere carries the Milltek exhaust, which has a great tone, excellent fit and optional resonator to keep things quiet in the cabin. If you're looking for a quiet exhaust, Jetex makes an excellent unit, which is quiet when it needs to be, and has a nice deep tone when you open up the throttle. Check with New Dimensions (www.newdimensions.com) as they are the sole importers of Jetex exhaust systems here in the U.S.