roshkan

hey guys, i was wondering how i could get some decent extra hp and tq out of my baby without doing too much damage to my wallet

mikeh

The 2.7T is a highly tunable engine to start with. The fact that it has dual turbos and very strong components getting upwards of 600+ hp is attainable.

Now getting that kind of HP will cost you. In fact any decent extra HP and TQ as you requested will cost you. It would help if you had a budget in mind so other members can help you spend it here.

Keep in mind that when you start doing mods each one becomes somewhat dependant on the other. For instance you can tune (chip) you car but the full potential of the chipping is realized when the exhaust is done and so on.

Good luck and keep us informed.

roshkan

my budget is 1-2 thousand, but who knows i might be willing to dish out some more if im not satisfied

nothing77

Do you have a goal in mind, that is very important with a motor that has the potential of the 2.7t.

If you go in blindly adding go fast parts, you may end up spending needlessly in one area and neglecting another.

So HOW MUCH POWER do you want

nothing77

Your budget is leaning towards chip tuning 500-700, and a nice cat-back 1K, throw in some piggy pipes for good measure.

There ya go, 2K spent

mikeh

Agree with nothing77 on this being the starting point for a great car.

roshkan

nothing77 thats sounds good, one other question: ive read around this forum and noticed a few people are having transmition problems, would this increase in power damage it? my car has the 5 speed auto

nothing77

No worries with a chip and exhaust, beyond that it can cause issues.

The truth is, if the trans is destined to go south, it will go south, it is usually a simple torque converter replacement, just think of it as a clutch job

danzig69

The first thing to do with a turbo is ecu upgrade. Look at the web site goapr.com

Dilberto

GIAC X tune and exhaust is money WELL SPENT...