Bill Graham

Is there something more durable i.e. aluminum metal tubing, that I can use
to replace one of these rubber accordion boots?

I was wondering the same thing, what else can I use, about the hose
connecting the after-run blower to the injector shroud.

Thanks,

Bill Graham
---------------
1989 Audi 200TQ

Chris Mauritz

Bill Graham wrote:
> Is there something more durable i.e. aluminum metal tubing, that I can use
> to replace one of these rubber accordion boots?
>
> I was wondering the same thing, what else can I use, about the hose
> connecting the after-run blower to the injector shroud.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill Graham
> ---------------
> 1989 Audi 200TQ
>

I would imagine that any mandrel bent steel tubing of the correct
diameter would be ideal. Aluminum probably wouldn't work unless it was
cast into the correct shape. Using smooth tubing with minimal bends
absolutely increases the flow rate of the part, but whether or not that
would make any noticible difference in engine output depends entirely on
whether the engine is "air starved" to begin with.

Cheers,

C

JPF

It needs to flex. The accordian tube lasts for years, even at 18psi.
Samco makes a nice Silicone one for a hundred bucks. I have been able
to blow the end clean off an intercooler, and I don't have any problem
with the stock acordian hose.
Flex tube for injector cooler is only a few bucks at the dealer.

On Tue, 02 Dec 2003 01:05:30 GMT, Bill Graham <whgraham@nc.rr.com>
wrote:

>Is there something more durable i.e. aluminum metal tubing, that I can use
>to replace one of these rubber accordion boots?
>
>I was wondering the same thing, what else can I use, about the hose
>connecting the after-run blower to the injector shroud.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bill Graham
>---------------
>1989 Audi 200TQ

Bill Graham

Chris Mauritz <ritz@mordor.net> wrote in message news:<MNRyb.14695$_j6.3245609@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv. net>...
> Bill Graham wrote:
> > Is there something more durable i.e. aluminum metal tubing, that I can use
> > to replace one of these rubber accordion boots?
> >
> > I was wondering the same thing, what else can I use, about the hose
> > connecting the after-run blower to the injector shroud.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill Graham
> > ---------------
> > 1989 Audi 200TQ
> >
>
> I would imagine that any mandrel bent steel tubing of the correct
> diameter would be ideal. Aluminum probably wouldn't work unless it was
> cast into the correct shape. Using smooth tubing with minimal bends
> absolutely increases the flow rate of the part, but whether or not that
> would make any noticible difference in engine output depends entirely on
> whether the engine is "air starved" to begin with.
>
> Cheers,
>
> C

Is the engine in the 200 "air starved"? I've been wondering if all
that OEM airfilter mess could be swapped out for a canister type, less
bulky, easier to change air rig.

Thanks,

Bill

JPF

No, 'cuz there's a device hanging off the passenger side of the engine
to alleviate any type of starvation. The stock air filter setup is
fine for at least 250HP. Ad a cone or some other hoaky setup, and you
end up sucking hot air out of the engine bay instead of cold air from
out front.


On 4 Dec 2003 12:31:17 -0800, whgraham@nc.rr.com (Bill Graham) wrote:
>
>Is the engine in the 200 "air starved"? I've been wondering if all
>that OEM airfilter mess could be swapped out for a canister type, less
>bulky, easier to change air rig.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bill

Chris Mauritz

Agreed. The stock airbox/intake doesn't strike me as being terribly
restrictive at all. I have seen kits for "cone filters" with a metal
barrier between the filter and the turbo/engine, but it looks like a
major kludge. I can't imagine it being very effective.

Cheers,

C

JPF wrote:
> No, 'cuz there's a device hanging off the passenger side of the engine
> to alleviate any type of starvation. The stock air filter setup is
> fine for at least 250HP. Ad a cone or some other hoaky setup, and you
> end up sucking hot air out of the engine bay instead of cold air from
> out front.
>
>
> On 4 Dec 2003 12:31:17 -0800, whgraham@nc.rr.com (Bill Graham) wrote:
>
>>Is the engine in the 200 "air starved"? I've been wondering if all
>>that OEM airfilter mess could be swapped out for a canister type, less
>>bulky, easier to change air rig.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Bill
>
>

Bill Graham

I just hate changing the air filter: not that it's done THAT often, but ...

Bill

> Agreed. The stock airbox/intake doesn't strike me as being terribly
> restrictive at all. I have seen kits for "cone filters" with a metal
> barrier between the filter and the turbo/engine, but it looks like a
> major kludge. I can't imagine it being very effective.
>
> Cheers,
>
> C
>
> JPF wrote:
>> No, 'cuz there's a device hanging off the passenger side of the engine
>> to alleviate any type of starvation. The stock air filter setup is
>> fine for at least 250HP. Ad a cone or some other hoaky setup, and you
>> end up sucking hot air out of the engine bay instead of cold air from
>> out front.
>>
>>
>> On 4 Dec 2003 12:31:17 -0800, whgraham@nc.rr.com (Bill Graham) wrote:
>>
>>> Is the engine in the 200 "air starved"? I've been wondering if all
>>> that OEM airfilter mess could be swapped out for a canister type, less
>>> bulky, easier to change air rig.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Bill
>>
>>
>

Chris Mauritz

Yeah, there isn't a lot of room there to get your hands/tools in....at
least not on my B5 A4 1.8TQ. I try to change my air filter every 10-15k
miles and I don't look forward to it.

Cheers,

C

Bill Graham wrote:
> I just hate changing the air filter: not that it's done THAT often, but ...
>
> Bill
>
>
>>Agreed. The stock airbox/intake doesn't strike me as being terribly
>>restrictive at all. I have seen kits for "cone filters" with a metal
>>barrier between the filter and the turbo/engine, but it looks like a
>>major kludge. I can't imagine it being very effective.
>>
>>Cheers,
>>
>>C
>>
>>JPF wrote:
>>
>>>No, 'cuz there's a device hanging off the passenger side of the engine
>>>to alleviate any type of starvation. The stock air filter setup is
>>>fine for at least 250HP. Ad a cone or some other hoaky setup, and you
>>>end up sucking hot air out of the engine bay instead of cold air from
>>>out front.
>>>
>>>
>>>On 4 Dec 2003 12:31:17 -0800, whgraham@nc.rr.com (Bill Graham) wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Is the engine in the 200 "air starved"? I've been wondering if all
>>>>that OEM airfilter mess could be swapped out for a canister type, less
>>>>bulky, easier to change air rig.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>
>>>>Bill
>>>
>>>
>