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If a 1.8T engine on a TT can pump out 225hp; why would it be bad to chip 170hp A4?

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Old 08-16-2002, 04:09 PM
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If a 1.8T engine on a TT can pump out 225hp; why would it be bad to chip 170hp A4?
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Old 08-16-2002, 04:14 PM
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The TT 225 uses a K04 AFAIK.
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And has strengthened internals and a second intercooler.
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and is transverse... and is a different engine
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Default I wouldn't say chipping is bad. In fact, I would say its great.
Just not fast enough. Then again nothing ever is.
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Agree completely.
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And what about the jetta thats putting out 190 hp with its 1.8T
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180, as does the GTI, and TT
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Why the hell would they make a jetta faster then an A4. Sorry but this just pisses me off.
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i think you need to relax
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