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Old 11-30-2001, 04:59 PM
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Default Increase Power

I have an Audi 90 Quattro and I want to increase its power from 120 to about 200 hp with less complications than a turbo.

Any suggestions are wellcomed.
Old 12-01-2001, 11:54 AM
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Default Be prepared to spend ALOT of money.

your trying to add 80hp. That's a lot, especially on a normally aspirated car.

Your looking at:
Intake, exhaust, headwork, revised engine management, head work, raised compression, cams, etc., etc.
And you'll probably lose a lot of low-end power in the process.

You'd be better off picking up a 1.8T and dropping it in.
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yes, 80hp gain w/o turbo is asking for a miracle...get a used A4 1.8TQ...
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Default That's what I did....

Good advice John! As the original modified A4q 12v, I've tried that route and spent more money than most people would call sane.
After my modified 12v died a painful death at PIR (as a backup engine in the Stasis A4), I had to replace my motor.
It was an easy choice. I decided to buy a whole 1.8T motor with the wiring harness, ECU and clutch instead of buying another 12v motor. Since I already spent well over $15k in performance upgrades to only get about 230hp from the 12v, I decided to get the 1.8t and do some minor mods for a lot less money (including the cost of the entire 1.8t motor).
After that, I'm saving my money for a new body style S4 when it comes out!
-Cathleen
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