Modifications to C4 engine...
Melting Slicks
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From: 1993 Quasar Blue 'vert Scottsdale AZ
If you're not going to race, why do you need 500 hp? Just do a heads/cam package with LT headers and bolt-ons and you will be approaching 350 rwhp. With the right gears, that will be more than enough hp than you can ever use on the street unless you are intent on losing you drivers license.
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From: Athens AL
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Originally Posted by yellowlust
No concern with driveline failure (trans, rear end) with 500-ish hp? Probably with the A4 but can a ZF take that?
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Drifting
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From: Ohio
The ZR1 is definately an option. Someone introduced me to these a while back and I spent some time looking over the various forums for those cars. If I really want to spend $30K on a car with modifications, this would be a better option, plus better resale as some of you pointed out. However, I have to consider the wife and she's hardly capable of using a manual transmission properly.
Honestly, I don't need 500HP, but if I ever did hit the track just for fun, it would be nice to be able to move the car like I would want it to. Mid 12's anyway, which means at least 400-500HP at the flywheel.
Compartively, are C4s easier to work on than C5s or C6s? This is asked in the context that "older" cars have less things to work with, i.e. less electronics. I replaced a water pump in an '01 Dodge Pickup the other day and I was amazed at how open and uncomplicated the engine compartment was compared to a brand new one. Four years made a big difference.
Honestly, I don't need 500HP, but if I ever did hit the track just for fun, it would be nice to be able to move the car like I would want it to. Mid 12's anyway, which means at least 400-500HP at the flywheel.
Compartively, are C4s easier to work on than C5s or C6s? This is asked in the context that "older" cars have less things to work with, i.e. less electronics. I replaced a water pump in an '01 Dodge Pickup the other day and I was amazed at how open and uncomplicated the engine compartment was compared to a brand new one. Four years made a big difference.
