Does a stock A4 B5 1.8T throw you back in your seat?
#11
02-27-2014, 06:55 PM
If you are worried about a boost leak you can simply install a boost gauge and that will tell you a lot. Also with a tune I've been told you will get 18-20 PSI from the stock turbo, boosts the HP from 150 to around 190 as well.
I haven't really looked into a tune yet because I just bought my Audi and want to make sure everything else is perfect.
I haven't really looked into a tune yet because I just bought my Audi and want to make sure everything else is perfect.
#12
02-27-2014, 06:58 PM
So even after a tune you weren't impressed? I think that's the first time I've read that. The difference was impressive at all?
#13
02-27-2014, 07:00 PM
The A4 1.8t is a luxury sedan, whereas a Skyline GT-R is one of Japan's fastest 2 door production sports cars. You can't even compare the two (in any way, shape or form).
Having said that: I think my (relatively) stock A4 has plenty of pull, but I also have a 2001.5 (which has 10-12psi. stock - 170hp) and a 5-speed.
I'm not sure what your stock specs are, but you can always chip it, free up the exhaust and intake (just a drop-in filter, no crazy CAI BS.) and I'm pretty sure you'll have a monster (considering what it is - A luxury sedan).
Hope that helps.
Having said that: I think my (relatively) stock A4 has plenty of pull, but I also have a 2001.5 (which has 10-12psi. stock - 170hp) and a 5-speed.
I'm not sure what your stock specs are, but you can always chip it, free up the exhaust and intake (just a drop-in filter, no crazy CAI BS.) and I'm pretty sure you'll have a monster (considering what it is - A luxury sedan).
Hope that helps.
#14
02-27-2014, 07:13 PM
Most people just put a reusable panel filter in the airbox, but that doesn't do much for power or sound. You can run a cone filter if you would like, it will definitely have more audible sounds from the turbo. It won't add any power, and if you do it incorrectly you will lose power, but it sounds better than the stock airbox IMO
#15
02-27-2014, 07:26 PM
Most people just put a reusable panel filter in the airbox, but that doesn't do much for power or sound. You can run a cone filter if you would like, it will definitely have more audible sounds from the turbo. It won't add any power, and if you do it incorrectly you will lose power, but it sounds better than the stock airbox IMO
#16
02-27-2014, 08:27 PM
Edit, this is a picture from before I revised my heatshield. If you want a better picture with the snorkel removed let me know:
Last edited by Pbcrazy; 02-27-2014 at 08:30 PM.
#18
02-27-2014, 08:40 PM
All good.
Regarding my perceived lack of power. There probably is nothing really wrong with my car. I don't have an air gun to do a pressure test with and don't really want to pay $200+ for a boost gauge kit. On that topic, does anyone know of a cheap boost gauge kit? Perhaps mounted in the centre vent?
Regarding my perceived lack of power. There probably is nothing really wrong with my car. I don't have an air gun to do a pressure test with and don't really want to pay $200+ for a boost gauge kit. On that topic, does anyone know of a cheap boost gauge kit? Perhaps mounted in the centre vent?
#19
02-27-2014, 08:53 PM
So in that picture the snorkel is not connected to anything correct? How/what did you connect the filter to? Couple of couplings and then a filter? Pretty simply right?
#20
02-27-2014, 08:58 PM
OP: You can always boost check by turning on the car and moving your ear around listening for air.
Adam: the snorkel isn't connected but on the stock turbo you should have the bottom half of the airbox in (my tip/MAF/Filter are to large to do this) and have the snorkel connected. The filter is held onto the maf by a hose clamp, some say having a filter directly on the maf is bad since the air "Isnt straight" when going into the MAF but there has never been any proof and my car runs fine.
Adam: the snorkel isn't connected but on the stock turbo you should have the bottom half of the airbox in (my tip/MAF/Filter are to large to do this) and have the snorkel connected. The filter is held onto the maf by a hose clamp, some say having a filter directly on the maf is bad since the air "Isnt straight" when going into the MAF but there has never been any proof and my car runs fine.
Last edited by Pbcrazy; 02-27-2014 at 09:03 PM.
