> > > So what kind of horsepower are the 5-cyl conversions in Germany >getting??? >I > > was told they could be taken up to 200hp. > >Well, depends on the engine you buy ;-) >You can get everything from 115hp 2,23Litre engine (U.S.spec engine, code >KZ) >up to the 2,2Litre Audi RS2 engine rated at 315hp (code AHU?). > >Basically, all 5 cyl. are the same. >But in general the 2,3litre 136hp(Code NF?) engine is used, sometimes the >165hp turbo 2,23 litre (code MC). > >However, the strongest engines donīt make much sense with the stock >tranny... >And you wonīt get the stronger conversions officially approved by the >german >TUV without a brake upgrade (stock brakeīs approved top speed: 165km/h) > >Raimund > > I'm all for stronger brakes - I don't like hitting somebody unless its with my fists. But what engine upgrades make the most sense for the stock trannie??? I have an automatic but I'd like as much power as possible so I have as much acceleration as I can get. I live in Orange County and being able to accelerate quickly makes for less stressful driving around here.... I've had people flip me off because they thought I was going too slow..... ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com |
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