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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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I am thinking about having a AA super charger installed on my 2001 A4 convertible that has 60,000 miles on it. What modest cost options at that time would you reccommend with this project? For example due to the mileage are there any serious concerns? Should I change valve springs, etc? I'm great at doing something and then have someone say "hey dummy, while you did that wht didn't you do this too?" Your help and suggestions would be appreciated. Car cuurently has 4.10 gears, LG Pro long tube headers, free flow cats and Borla Stingers. Thanks.

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Consider a T-trim upgrade.

Valve springs are recommended since your intake charge counters the intake valve spring's pressure.

A good methanol injection kit is recommended. Alky Control is the kit of choice for many good reasons.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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Consider a T-trim upgrade.

Valve springs are recommended since your intake charge counters the intake valve spring's pressure.

A good methanol injection kit is recommended. Alky Control is the kit of choice for many good reasons.
Explain a T-trim please
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Wow, 4.10 gears in an A4.
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Originally Posted by ndirishr1
Explain a T-trim please
V-3 Si-Trim Supercharger

Max Speed:
52000 RPM
Max Boost:
22 PSI
Max Flow:
1150 CFM
Max Power:
775 HP
Peak Efficiency:
78%

Extraordinary 78% peak efficiency. Ideal for latest generation of improved breathing, high-power street and strip engines. Internally lubricated.

T-Trim Specs:

Max Speed:
55000 RPM
Max Boost:
26 PSI
Max Flow:
1200 CFM
Max Power:
825 HP
Peak Efficiency:
73%
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Originally Posted by STL94LT1
Wow, 4.10 gears in an A4.
yeah, have 3 C5's all with 4.10s and 2 are A4s, very quick for a stock car!
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You will probably be happier with 3.42 gears with FI.
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Originally Posted by ndirishr1
I am thinking about having a AA super charger installed on my 2001 A4 convertible that has 60,000 miles on it. What modest cost options at that time would you reccommend with this project? For example due to the mileage are there any serious concerns? Should I change valve springs, etc? I'm great at doing something and then have someone say "hey dummy, while you did that wht didn't you do this too?" Your help and suggestions would be appreciated. Car cuurently has 4.10 gears, LG Pro long tube headers, free flow cats and Borla Stingers. Thanks.
Are you going to be doing the work yourself?
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