Audi 4.2 / R8 Carbon Buildup / TerraClean
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Hi All,
Was wondering if anyone had experience of carbon buildup on their 4.2L Audi? I have an R8 and have heard a few people over the internet mention (more so on the RS4) that these engines can experience a build up of carbon.
If anyone is in the know about this, can you please give me any suggestion as to if it would effect my 2007, R8 with 38,000 miles? I have heard of a company called TerraClean who are known to be the best at removing carbon buildup.
I have got a quote for £180 to get this product run through my car, but just unsure if it is 1) needed, and 2) worth the money.
Thanks
Steve
Was wondering if anyone had experience of carbon buildup on their 4.2L Audi? I have an R8 and have heard a few people over the internet mention (more so on the RS4) that these engines can experience a build up of carbon.
If anyone is in the know about this, can you please give me any suggestion as to if it would effect my 2007, R8 with 38,000 miles? I have heard of a company called TerraClean who are known to be the best at removing carbon buildup.
I have got a quote for £180 to get this product run through my car, but just unsure if it is 1) needed, and 2) worth the money.
Thanks
Steve
I don't think TerraClean works on direct injection engines as it's supplied via the fuel system and therefore injectors, which on direct injection engines are inside the cylinder rather than in the head, meaning that fuel doesn't wash over the valves and nor would TerraClean, logically. Willing to concede otherwise if someone else knows better, but that's why I haven't had it done on my TFSI.
How much power do you want and how much have you got to spend?
Breathing work and relevant software can get a real 450 BHP and big torque gain in the mid range. I've driven an RS4 with this sot of work done by MRC and it was somewhat lively.
If you want loads of power you'll be needing a supercharger.
Breathing work and relevant software can get a real 450 BHP and big torque gain in the mid range. I've driven an RS4 with this sot of work done by MRC and it was somewhat lively.
If you want loads of power you'll be needing a supercharger.
Dr G said:
How much power do you want and how much have you got to spend?
Breathing work and relevant software can get a real 450 BHP and big torque gain in the mid range. I've driven an RS4 with this sot of work done by MRC and it was somewhat lively.
If you want loads of power you'll be needing a supercharger.
The car I bought came with a Quicksilver Titanium Exhaust system which is due to give an extra 10-15bhp. I wouldn't look to supercharge, but would consider a decent remap. I am however a bit sceptical of what a remap can really do to an NA car. I know people can increase throttle response, but really only gives the perception of more power? Would love to be wrong though...Breathing work and relevant software can get a real 450 BHP and big torque gain in the mid range. I've driven an RS4 with this sot of work done by MRC and it was somewhat lively.
If you want loads of power you'll be needing a supercharger.
Map alone? Not much beyond sharpening response and removing some of the factory girly guards (makes them a little more difficult to drive smoothly, particularly in low gears).
Lose manifold flaps, smooth inlet, proper exhaust and map to suit sees decent gains. MRC are probably the most experienced with tuning the 4.2
Lose manifold flaps, smooth inlet, proper exhaust and map to suit sees decent gains. MRC are probably the most experienced with tuning the 4.2
I have already done the filters, now looking at exhaust and remap. Some tuners are providing proven dyno records with before and afters fitting air filters, de-coke and exhaust plus a remap and seeing gains in the region of +64bhp.
I have been talking with MRC and considering the single turbo conversion but to be honest i cannot justify another 14k on the mod.
I have been talking with MRC and considering the single turbo conversion but to be honest i cannot justify another 14k on the mod.
Not really necessary unless you want tons of power. Their breathing work on naturally aspirated cars is very impressive.
Like I say, I've not driven a tuned R8 (other than exhaust) but an RS4 making a real, dyno proven 440 BHP was a lot of fun and felt good for every one of those ponies.
Like I say, I've not driven a tuned R8 (other than exhaust) but an RS4 making a real, dyno proven 440 BHP was a lot of fun and felt good for every one of those ponies.
What you really need is a carbon clean using hydrogen technology.
It works in 30 mins and gives you lower emissions, restored power and fuel efficiency and its a good price too.
Cleans out carbon from the air intake through to the exhaust including combustion chamber and valves etc, inlet manifold, turbo's, DPF(if not too far gone), EGR and CAT.
It works in 30 mins and gives you lower emissions, restored power and fuel efficiency and its a good price too.
Cleans out carbon from the air intake through to the exhaust including combustion chamber and valves etc, inlet manifold, turbo's, DPF(if not too far gone), EGR and CAT.
Chopper2017 said:
What you really need is a carbon clean using hydrogen technology.
It works in 30 mins and gives you lower emissions, restored power and fuel efficiency and its a good price too.
Cleans out carbon from the air intake through to the exhaust including combustion chamber and valves etc, inlet manifold, turbo's, DPF(if not too far gone), EGR and CAT.
As the v8's an FSI engine, ie direct injection, these systems make no difference to the carbon in the intake, which is where the problem liedIt works in 30 mins and gives you lower emissions, restored power and fuel efficiency and its a good price too.
Cleans out carbon from the air intake through to the exhaust including combustion chamber and valves etc, inlet manifold, turbo's, DPF(if not too far gone), EGR and CAT.
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