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Old May 5, 2005 | 09:37 AM
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Thinking of corsa pace exhaust, blackwing filter, etc...? Any of these or others that are definitely worth the upgrade?

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Old May 5, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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Your on the right path. Then consider long tubes, high flow cats and a hurst shifter. That's as far as I've gone and love it.

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Those you mentioned sounded good to me. Then, If you think your going to do heads/cam, or even blower, think about Longtube headers. Or just for the added power, think about LT's even if your not intending at the time to do more serious mods. But, what you've got in mind for right now sounds great to me!!!
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Old May 5, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by cbrynolf
Thinking of corsa pace exhaust, blackwing filter, etc...? Any of these or others that are definitely worth the upgrade?

Thanks!

Chris
I don't know what year or suspension you have but adding the Z06 sway bars and Bilstein Sport shocks totally changes the way the car handles. Much flatter through the twisties.
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Old May 5, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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Do you have an A4 or an M6? If you have an A4 a high stall T/C is a must and a best bang for the buck mod.
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Old May 5, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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The long tube headers is the mod I can't live without. It made the most profound difference when compared to the other mods I've done. I also agree about the Torque Controller if you have an auto.
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Originally Posted by C5magic
If you have an A4 a high stall T/C is a must and a best bang for the buck mod.


gears and Long tubes too.
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Old May 5, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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corsa indys here love them
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The items you mention are good upgrades. After those, some LTs, maybe heads/cam, etc depending on $$$s available for mods. Also, consider some new rear gears.
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