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09-18-2005, 05:34 AM

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Ronny

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Re: new purchase question - A4 help! mod question

"Sharkman540i" <1@1.com> wrote in message
news:P87Xe.4794$1G4.985051@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> Hi, I have seen a 2005 A4 1.8t wagon... very nice, 18", sport package
> goodies... 25000 kilometers and they are asking $40k Canadian.
>
> How much does it cost to make these engines rip?
> It just seems that 40k is a lot for a slow car, so what are the top 5 mods
> and their cost - please help me out!
>
>
>

Top 5 Mod's imo

1. Chip
2. Rec Valve
3.exhaust
4.Turbo
5.Air box

Combine all the above to see 300+ bhp and you will have a seriously fast A4.

Chip = anything from $300 - $1000 but this depends on if you replace the
turbo, if you do make, sure you get a chip to match the new turbo, APR/REVO
etc are a good start

Turbo - Don't bother with the TT/S3's BW turbo, go for a big boy like a
Garret GT28, sky's the limit with this baby, as long as you have the money

$850 -$1400 depending on the power.

Currently you have a K03 in your Audi, the TT 225 bhp comes with a K04 which
is slightly bigger, but not worth the upgrade cost, due to limited
performance, but if you just want to see 250bhp then the K04 route is the
simplest.

REC valve is cheap as hell, just replace it with a TT one, cost is around
$30, or go for a bailey or similar.

Airbox - The main company here is Carbonio this will complement your new
turbo and chip well.

Exhaust - the choice is yours here,. depends on sound, do you want loud or
subtle? go for a custom made one if you can, in the UK we have companies
like Longlife etc, or buy a ready made one, like Scorpion/Apexi/Borla.
Miltek seem to be the tuners favourite, but expect to pay $500+

Don't forget to upgrade your clutch, all the extra power will soon wear it
out.

Hope this has helped

Ronny

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