Anybody else getting impatient with forced-induction options for the S5?
AudiS4, S6, RS4, RS6, R8 etc.
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Anybody else getting impatient with forced-induction options for the S5?
The $30k MTM kit doesn't exist as far as I'm concerned (no evidence, anywhere), so as far as I'm concerned not only is it rediculously priced, it's also vaporware.
Am I the only one who is getting impatient waiting for a reasonable supercharger kit to come out? The new 3.0T is making all kinds of auto enthusiast headlines and our 4.2FSI has so far gotten nihil for serious mods.
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__________________ 2009 Audi S5 - Work VS-XX - Milltek Sport cat-back - KW V3 - STaSIS anti-roll bar 1992 Toyota Supra Turbo - Work VS-SS - 2JZGTE + GT35R - sold 2000 Mercedes C230 Kompressor - Wald + lots of Mcintosh - sold
I've been hoping for VF Engineering to come out with a blower for the S5, they said their other projects were a higher priority though. Possible development starting early 2010. I had also been waiting on EvoMS to come out with their intake kit for the S5, kept saying it was going to be ready soon and that it was in production. I ended up just getting a BMC filter and calling it a day. Their intake for the Cayenne Turbo is pretty awesome though.
I've been hoping for VF Engineering to come out with a blower for the S5, they said their other projects were a higher priority though. Possible development starting early 2010. I had also been waiting on EvoMS to come out with their intake kit for the S5, kept saying it was going to be ready soon and that it was in production. I ended up just getting a BMC filter and calling it a day. Their intake for the Cayenne Turbo is pretty awesome though.
Yeah I went K&N for same reason, got impatient. I think it's weird that since the S5 was released, the only real solid complaint everyone has is that they wish it had more power, yet nobody sees this as a good market, so it ends up being low priority. For example PES actually owns an S5, but they did the R8 and are doing the RS4 after with the S5 having an unknown development schedule.
I can see the S5 supercharger also being marketed at Q7 owners who want extra towing capacity.
__________________ 2009 Audi S5 - Work VS-XX - Milltek Sport cat-back - KW V3 - STaSIS anti-roll bar 1992 Toyota Supra Turbo - Work VS-SS - 2JZGTE + GT35R - sold 2000 Mercedes C230 Kompressor - Wald + lots of Mcintosh - sold
I think it's taking a back seat until everyone knows for sure whether all the future S5's will be supercharged V6's or continue with the 4.2 V8's. Also, with the cabriolets the customer base is split between 2 different engines already. Once Audi decides whether or not they're keeping the V8 or dropping it...the aftermarket might open up.
I think it's taking a back seat until everyone knows for sure whether all the future S5's will be supercharged V6's or continue with the 4.2 V8's. Also, with the cabriolets the customer base is split between 2 different engines already. Once Audi decides whether or not they're keeping the V8 or dropping it...the aftermarket might open up.
If a future S5 3.0T coupe means a closed door for the 4.2FSI aftermarket, I guess I'll look into getting a different car at that point. I mean, the power thing really is a big achilles heel on this car. It's brilliant in every other way, but the lack of power is really apparent, especially in medium-speed daily driving situations when you can't wring out the higher RPMs.
__________________ 2009 Audi S5 - Work VS-XX - Milltek Sport cat-back - KW V3 - STaSIS anti-roll bar 1992 Toyota Supra Turbo - Work VS-SS - 2JZGTE + GT35R - sold 2000 Mercedes C230 Kompressor - Wald + lots of Mcintosh - sold
Look to VF for a GIAC software powered supercharger for the S5. I know GIAC had one on their dyno. Whether it's a one off or if it will actually be marketed is too hard to say at this point. They have something like 10 Beta B6/B7 S4's running around but still no official release.
Was visitng PES Tuning the other day and they are in the process of developing their SC Kit for the RS4 that WON'T require you to cut a hole in the hood of your Audi.
Once this project is completed it will allow them to use similar tooling for all of the remaining FSI 4.2L V8 Engines, including the S5.
Give Tony or Patric a call at (267) 597-3838 and they will elaborate more on what is in the pipeline.
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