Re: newbie questions ... (sn

[JGOEKE.UNIX11@mailsrv2.eldec.com (JGOEKE)]

To: AUDI

>If you have a knock-sensing dynamic system you could try
>running timing tests at a local drag strip with rot-gut
>and with 93/94 Ultra and compare the difference in ETs.
>This will be difficult because of other factors beyond
>your direct control such as atmospheric pressure, ambient
>temp, himidity etc. It might take several attempts under
>similar conditions and/or averaging the results of many
>runs to observe the difference. Then again, you might be
>able to tell right off.

One trick I found useful (for auto-x that is) is to make changes and test
using 2nd gear and timing acceleration from say 20mph to 50mph.  This is
the useful range of a normal auto-x and eliminates and variables in
shifting.   ---JCG.