I am considering purchasing an Audi A4 1.8T quattro in the next year. I am not satisfied with the stock 150 hp, and I am considering installing an ECU. I am looking at 0.8 bar ECU's which put the boost from the stock amount (which i think is 6psi) to about 11psi. I am wondering if this is going to behardon my car, and how it may affect the reliability. </P>


PS: I will probably be buying a used A4 within the 50,000-70,000 mile range</P>

 

it will decrease the life of the stock K03 turbo

 

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It does depend on how you drive your car, as well.</P>


I have friends that have had a 1.0 bar chips (15psi) in their cars for over 3 years and have had no turbo problems. I on the other hand, had my k-03 turbo die before I even got chipped...</P>


Its all relative I guess....</P>


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