[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: TAP mods
> Steve, > > I must have missed the previous messages concerning this group rat >e for TAP mods, or at least I think thats what this is concerning, right? What > exactly is the TAP deal? I am possibly interested if the price is right. > > Thanks, > Daniel Hussey > '88 5kTQ Dan: The deal is that, if we have 3 or more ECU's go in at the same time, they will cut us 15% off their usual $395 price for the mod for 10V turbo engines, like on your 5KTQ and my TQC. The price is then just under $338, which I think is great. It puts you up to 220-225 HP and includes the ECU mod with increased boost and correct requisite timing adjustments and a stronger wastegate spring. This would appear to be equivalent, performance mod wise, with Ned's (IA) Stage 2 package. Trevor at TAP recommends setting it up once with an accurate boost gauge (connected by a tee inserted right off the ECU boost connection). The dash gauge actually elctronically measures manifold pressure, not true boost pressure. He recommends setting it up for 12.5 - 14 or so psi boost, depending on where you live (altitude) which jives with the 0.9 bar boost oft quoted by others. TAP does all there own work, programming included...Ivor used to work with Dave Sutton's Audi rally effort in Great Britain and they know the cars. I'm going to do it within the next few months or earlier, depending on other interest. One college student at CSU would like to wait until late May. Whatever works out for everyone is okay with me, as long as it doen't take too long. If we get six people interested, we can do it at two separate times and still get the deal. It just has to be 3+ at a given time. Are you an SEC Gamecock out there? Used to teach at Alabama...the first time I went through graduation they sent me a gown with Gamecock colors instead of those for that other USC out in California! Steve
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