The 5 HP Gadget

Robert Linton · 07-12-2005, 11:04 PM

And only 109.5 grams!

FlatSix911 · 07-12-2005, 11:06 PM

Tell us more....

Robert Linton · 07-12-2005, 11:08 PM

In different configurations, for everything from a 914 to Type 993!

Geoffrey · 07-12-2005, 11:12 PM

Looks like the breather cover with a check valve.

cabrio993 · 07-12-2005, 11:13 PM

How many of these?

Robert Linton · 07-12-2005, 11:14 PM

Correct. And engineering has determined that with this particular valve, the gain across the power band is approximately 5 HP. And, no I am not selling them.

Robert Linton · 07-12-2005, 11:20 PM

This is machined from billet to be as light as possible, was engineered to be the same volume as the original cover and is hard anodized. The cost is small quantities would be $500 but I am not in the retail business. Of course, if one were making hundreds, a casting would be appropriate and the cost would drop like a rock.

cabrio993 · 07-12-2005, 11:23 PM

mmm...$100 per hp? That's kind of high $$/hp ratio.

Are these gains documented at the Dyno?

Robert Linton · 07-12-2005, 11:27 PM

Yes, documented on a dyno. Actually, $100 per HP is extraordinarily inexpensive -- look, e.g., at the cost of the 3.8 liter kit. Having said this, in quantity, it would be less than half this cost. Notwitstanding, I am not and will not be selling them.

cabrio993 · 07-12-2005, 11:31 PM

I guess it's not bad. However, considering a chip upgrade for my Audi A4 gives you over 30 hp for under $400 has me spoiled for cheap hp's.

So..who will be selling them? and oh yeah...what is it?

Robert Linton · 07-12-2005, 11:35 PM

No one is intending to sell them. As to chips, as you know, in most instances, they add in some areas and substract in others. As to the gadget, it adds and does not substract.

cabrio993 · 07-12-2005, 11:50 PM

That may be true for NA chips.... On turbo chips they just add more boost so your gains are all across the powerband...and you add no weight!

So...how long do we have to play this game?

WHAT IS IT???

Robert Henriksen · 07-12-2005, 11:57 PM

Why does anyone want a billet vacuum cleaner attachment? My wife has that exact part and it is prolly $2.50 and includes the little brush on the bottom.

Robert Linton · 07-13-2005, 12:00 AM

Very fair point! Which is why the parts were given as gifts to three people in the U.S. and one of my favorite engineers in Germany.

Tom 993tt · 07-13-2005, 12:07 AM

continue...

07-12-2005, 11:06 PM	#2
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07-12-2005, 11:23 PM	#8
cabrio993 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 4,603	mmm...$100 per hp? That's kind of high $$/hp ratio. Are these gains documented at the Dyno? __________________ RLM#: 050220-5787 96 993 Cabriolet - H&R Springs, Bilstein HD shocks, Rennline Strut brace, 18" Turbo wheels, Hardwire Passport 8500/remote, Alu bezel rings, Raid 340mm Daytona steering wheel, Alu/Carbon Brake lever, Alu/Leather shifter, RSR exahust, Big Oval tips, Short Shift and more to come... 06 Audi A4 2.0TQ S-Line - "Quattro" 07 Lexus RX-350 - "Mom Mobile"

07-12-2005, 11:31 PM	#10
cabrio993 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 4,603	I guess it's not bad. However, considering a chip upgrade for my Audi A4 gives you over 30 hp for under $400 has me spoiled for cheap hp's. So..who will be selling them? and oh yeah...what is it? __________________ RLM#: 050220-5787 96 993 Cabriolet - H&R Springs, Bilstein HD shocks, Rennline Strut brace, 18" Turbo wheels, Hardwire Passport 8500/remote, Alu bezel rings, Raid 340mm Daytona steering wheel, Alu/Carbon Brake lever, Alu/Leather shifter, RSR exahust, Big Oval tips, Short Shift and more to come... 06 Audi A4 2.0TQ S-Line - "Quattro" 07 Lexus RX-350 - "Mom Mobile"

07-12-2005, 11:50 PM	#12
cabrio993 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 4,603	That may be true for NA chips.... On turbo chips they just add more boost so your gains are all across the powerband...and you add no weight! So...how long do we have to play this game? WHAT IS IT??? __________________ RLM#: 050220-5787 96 993 Cabriolet - H&R Springs, Bilstein HD shocks, Rennline Strut brace, 18" Turbo wheels, Hardwire Passport 8500/remote, Alu bezel rings, Raid 340mm Daytona steering wheel, Alu/Carbon Brake lever, Alu/Leather shifter, RSR exahust, Big Oval tips, Short Shift and more to come... 06 Audi A4 2.0TQ S-Line - "Quattro" 07 Lexus RX-350 - "Mom Mobile"

07-12-2005, 11:08 PM	#3
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	In different configurations, for everything from a 914 to Type 993!

07-12-2005, 11:14 PM	#6
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	Correct. And engineering has determined that with this particular valve, the gain across the power band is approximately 5 HP. And, no I am not selling them.

07-12-2005, 11:20 PM	#7
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	This is machined from billet to be as light as possible, was engineered to be the same volume as the original cover and is hard anodized. The cost is small quantities would be $500 but I am not in the retail business. Of course, if one were making hundreds, a casting would be appropriate and the cost would drop like a rock.

07-12-2005, 11:27 PM	#9
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	Yes, documented on a dyno. Actually, $100 per HP is extraordinarily inexpensive -- look, e.g., at the cost of the 3.8 liter kit. Having said this, in quantity, it would be less than half this cost. Notwitstanding, I am not and will not be selling them.

07-12-2005, 11:35 PM	#11
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	No one is intending to sell them. As to chips, as you know, in most instances, they add in some areas and substract in others. As to the gadget, it adds and does not substract.

07-12-2005, 11:57 PM	#13
Robert Henriksen Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,908	Why does anyone want a billet vacuum cleaner attachment? My wife has that exact part and it is prolly $2.50 and includes the little brush on the bottom.

07-13-2005, 12:00 AM	#14
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	Very fair point! Which is why the parts were given as gifts to three people in the U.S. and one of my favorite engineers in Germany.

07-13-2005, 12:07 AM	#15
Tom 993tt User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 107	continue...

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