Audi A4 1.8T quattro — 277 hp from a modified turbo setup
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Audi A4 1.8T quattro — 277 hp from a modified turbo setup

Dyno-tested calibration for an Audi A4 1.8T with a hybrid turbo, larger intercooler and Bosch injectors.

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Date 29.12.2021
Vehicle Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Year 1995
Engine 1.8T petrol
ECU ME7.5

This 1995 Audi A4 1.8T quattro was no longer in standard configuration. It had Bosch 350 cc injectors, a larger hybrid turbocharger and an upgraded intercooler. According to the video, most of the remaining equipment was original.

The ECU had previously been replaced with a later type so the software could be read and written through OBD. Working with the earlier ECU type would have required opening the unit and soldering. The calibration adjusted the mass-airflow meter, ignition timing, boost limits and torque limits.

After calibration, the dyno recorded 277 hp and 384 Nm. The rev limiter was also raised to approximately 7,200 rpm. These results apply to the car with the listed hardware upgrades, not to a standard 1.8T engine.

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