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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 09:32 AM
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Want to go with a supercharger on my 2001 A4.
Only mod is headers.
What's the weakest link I'm going to need to fix?
I thought the engine was ok to about 550 rwhp.
But I hear the A4 tranny is only good to 400?

Should I be looking into a transmission next?
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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Tranny and converter
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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Tranny and converter
For the tranny give Rodney a call at RPM he will hook you up with the A4
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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[QUOTE=peter pan] For the tranny give Rodney a call at RPM he will hook you up with the A4


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A4 Tranny needs to be done. also sugest you replace output shaft on drivers side when you do tranny. A nice 3000 stall converter and set of Super max LT headers will maximize your set up. 3:42 gers also but make sure they are harded like from a Zo6......
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Time for a HI PO A4 tranny and RODNEY of RPM Tranny or Chuck Johnson of FLP TRansmisions in Chicago area, are your two logical choices!

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You're going to want a built 4L60E and a trans cooler. Perfect time to do a bigger convertor as well. The motor should be fine at 550 rwhp. Mine sure is.

Good luck,

Mark
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