I'm interested in the dyno numbers for these cars. The '05 Evo for instance is rated at 286 hp but they generally put down around 225 whp on a DD dyno. It seems that the DSG tranny cannot handle the levels of power that the superchager can add to the 3.2 engine. That's a real shame since the DSG tranny is one of the main reasons I'm looking at these cars.

I have some experience with modified FWD cars. My '96 Integra GSR with a supercharger was hampered by wheelspin. I changed the motor and tranny mounts but they did not correct the problem sufficiently. I think that what I needed was a LSD and drag radials.

Does the A3 come with LSD?

 

one of our members here in AF (T2T) dyno'ed his MT A3 after he chipped and exhausted it and he was running 250hp and 308 lbs torque to the wheels

can't help you much re: the LSD on the 2.0T, i'm pretty sure the other members could help you though.

 

i think its got lsd it shur as hell feels like it.but its a scary thoth of losing a evo and regrating it.but u can put a apr stage 2 chip and exhast it should get u about 260 bhp.and with a apexi electronic boost controller 5hp every psi and even if u boost low like 16 thats 30hp.so i mean the a3 is not hopples not at all.good luck

 

how much would the boost controller be?

 

Nam,

NO

You already have plenty of boost for that turbo.

 

Hmmm, I'm not sure I understand. How much boost does the stock turbo make? Anyway, I know that tuning the fuel and timing maps makes more power (usually). But I know that to make more power in turbo charged cars, one can increase the boost. In the EVO, that's what the "chips" and "reflashes" do. They tune the fuel and timing and raise the boost. You can also add a boost controller and some sort of fuel management. I personally don't like the boost controller option because it can be very dangerous for the engine. All you have to do is run a little too much boost in a cold day and run lean. Next thing you know, one or more of your cylinders/pistons are toast. Been there, done that [X(]
I might be mistaken, but it seems that the Audi cars are tuned in such a way that they run very "safe". Seems to me that you can even run less than "premium" gasoline. This would allow some leeway with the timing maps and boost to make them more powerful. I also don't know the details of the blower in the 2.0. It seems to have very little turbo lag....

 

You are correct. There really is no turbo lag. I test drove a WRX and the A3 and picked the A3 for many reasons, including the fact that you can drive the car below 2k if you want. There is no waiting around for the turbo to spool and there is no real difference in power from the WRX after the chip. I really think the 2.0 would be better for your specifications. Good luck man.

 

Thanks dad for keeping me in check!!!!!!!!!!!

 

in 100% stock form on 91 gas, it puts out a solid 11psi boost. with the ocational spike around 13-14psi before the wastegate fully opens. Boost drops off rather quickly after about 5000rpm and by redline is under 5psi, which is why the torque fades so drastically in high rpm.

 

In response to everything said...I would never suggest adding a boost controller without very good knowledge how the engine works and the ability to control the air and gas mixtures for the recommended boost. Also, if you are chipped, then adding more boost is about as stupid as you can get. Turbos are only able to run a certain level of boost...more boost = lower turbo life, overboost = turbo broken and possible complete engine failure.

Think...BOOM!



Nam,

You're welcome son.




Cheers!