DIY supercharger for the 97-99 A8, with used car story inside
08-20-2007, 10:39 PM
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DIY supercharger for the 97-99 A8, with used car story inside
I bought a used 1997 Audi A8 from a Nissan Dealer and the car broke down on the way home.
I think that the A8 is a great car, I just think i picked a Lemon. Since it broke down on the first day of ownership I've lost my trust in the vehicle. To make a long story short the motor is bad and I don't think returning the car is possible since i signed the "as is paperwork". And the owners are D@#k's.
I found a new motor on ebay for 1,800 dollars and since I'm doing all the R&R myself I figured if my new/used car purchase is this painful already I should just go full bore and supercharge it.
I talked to the tuners, but I honestly don't have 30 grand for the MTM & Motodyne kits. So I'm gonna do my own. I called procharger for a head unit that makes about 7 to 10lbs max.
Does anyone want to see the progress I've made on Supercharging the early 4.2L. And most importantly does anyone have feedback?
I think that the A8 is a great car, I just think i picked a Lemon. Since it broke down on the first day of ownership I've lost my trust in the vehicle. To make a long story short the motor is bad and I don't think returning the car is possible since i signed the "as is paperwork". And the owners are D@#k's.
I found a new motor on ebay for 1,800 dollars and since I'm doing all the R&R myself I figured if my new/used car purchase is this painful already I should just go full bore and supercharge it.
I talked to the tuners, but I honestly don't have 30 grand for the MTM & Motodyne kits. So I'm gonna do my own. I called procharger for a head unit that makes about 7 to 10lbs max.
Does anyone want to see the progress I've made on Supercharging the early 4.2L. And most importantly does anyone have feedback?
08-20-2007, 11:02 PM
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If you are REALLY going to do this then try the ...
universal STS remote turbocharger. So many units have been sold with so much positive feedback that there has to be something to it.
08-20-2007, 11:43 PM
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putting a turbo at the "near end" of an exhaust system works, however..
I only see this working well on a Ford or Chevy. As the aftermarket parts for forced induction is plenty strong for American muscle.
I see alot of problems with simple things like, how to run pressure thru an A8 air meter. Or do I just add 15ft of wire and put that in the rear with the turbo?
I want my A8 to work in snow also? And not catch fire in the fall when i park in the street which will be full of leaf piles
I see alot of problems with simple things like, how to run pressure thru an A8 air meter. Or do I just add 15ft of wire and put that in the rear with the turbo?
I want my A8 to work in snow also? And not catch fire in the fall when i park in the street which will be full of leaf piles
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08-21-2007, 09:26 AM
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I already did all the calculations for you
Good luck, you'll need it.<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/upgrades/ABZsuperchargerdesign1.pdf">2.4 mb PDF, right click on and choose "save target as"</a></li></ul>