View Full Version : s3 info please
turbodailydan
25-05-2008, 05:42 PM
hi guys, looking at buying an audi s3. i know they made some changes from 2001 onwards, ie power went from 210bhp to 225bhp. but can anyone tell me the main differences they made on this change over point?
so far i know that from 2001, they raised the power to 225bhp, did they do this via the ecu map?
did they change the turbo or anything else on the changeover? i also heard the bottom end was changed? which one is better or are they the same?
any info apreciated!
thanks - dan
smithen999
27-05-2008, 05:04 PM
Not all of the facelift versions of the s3 are 225, I have a 2001 X plate 210 (which is now 250) i know that the engine code changed from the apy/amk version to a 'bam' engine code, not really sure if any internals are different but to justify extra power i would assume a manufacturer such as audi would consider this, The turbo as far as i know is a ko4 - same as the earlier cars. Don't know if your aware of the cosmetical differences?? a facelift has 1 piece headlights, fresher looking rear lights, the interior gives a TT style steering wheel along with redesigned centre console and dash pod.
S3 beast
27-05-2008, 07:31 PM
i own a 225 s3 n apart from wat the above msg says, u get the chrome effect mirrors, very nice touch!
i were torn btween a v reg one in red and mine now, im glad i got the later one now, i see a few without the chrome mirrors n the drivers all check mine out.. dunno if thats a good thing as i may wake up 1 day n find the jealous bar-stools have whipped em off, i read on here a guy had to replace his 3 times at a £1000 a pair plus fitting! i'd need a loan for that lol
Space Cadet
30-05-2008, 09:30 AM
The 225’s had better heads and larger valves.
sdk778
30-05-2008, 09:02 PM
Higher pressure fuel pump too, also the rear hub bearings are different, don't know why.
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