Re: Thought on TBs?

[thescirocco@juno.com]

On Tue, 22 Aug 2000 01:09:32 -0700 "chris" <frion@netzero.net> writes:
> right know i have, a full auto tech exhaust from header back, with no 
> cat, have a ported head, big valves, and a mild cam..
> so should i go for the neuspeed just to say i have the neuspeed, or 
> should i stick with the audi 5K?
> chris

You won't have to change the linkage on the Neuspeed TB, but otherwise it
won't matter, since they are the same size.

> 
> > On Tue, 22 Aug 2000 00:39:24 -0700 "chris" <frion@netzero.net> 
> writes:
> > > From what i here the audi 5K TB is some what like the neuspeed, 
> and i have heard a few things about the weber redline?
> > > well which one is the best for a built 1.8 in a '79, which would
> > > give best response but also the best overall?
> > > i have an audi 5k but i can trade a friend for the weber i sold 
> him, but i can also get the neuspeed for really cheap..
> > > thanks
> > > chris
> >
> > The Audi 5000, A2, 16V Scirocco TB are all the same size as the 
> Neuspeed TB, and it is well worth the upgrade as long as you have a
free 
> flowing exhaust, and especially with a long TT downpipe and a cam.
> >
> > The Weber is a joke... It makes for a touchy throttle, and it 
> doesn't let as much air through as a 5K, A2, 16V, Neuspeed throttle
bodies at 
> wide open throttle.
> >
> > If you can get the Neuspeed TB, really cheap, go for it, but don't 
> use the adapter, instead open up the intake manifold to accept the 
> larger throttle body.

Peter
'79 Scirocco 16V project car
'83 GTI 
'84 Scirocco, '80 Scirocco, '88 Scirocco 16V

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