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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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I have 3-4K too spend on the Vette. I'm looking at headers/GHL catback & tune or 3.73 rear + convertor & tune. The car is a bone stock 3:15 A4. I should probably do both at the same time as I have to take the car to FLP (closest tuner) but, as usual money is a factor. Help is appreciated. Pat
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickboyle
I have 3-4K too spend on the Vette. I'm looking at headers/GHL catback & tune or 3.73 rear + convertor & tune. The car is a bone stock 3:15 A4. I should probably do both at the same time as I have to take the car to FLP (closest tuner) but, as usual money is a factor. Help is appreciated. Pat
Pat- that's about what I would do if I had an A4 bone stock. FLP in Naperville is Top Notch, Dan Bills is great at tuning, and they do quality work. I had my heads/cam MN6 tuned there and car runs great . The tune should run you about 500-550. Headers will vary I guess depending on which ones, but in general about 1,500-2k then your gears and converter...etc a GHL cat-back I am sure is going to set you back in the ballpark of 700-900.

Good luck
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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What do you use it for?

Me - I'd either get a complete T1 setup, seat & rails or get a full cage put in.

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Honestly, I would save your money and not spend it. I have done many mods and I like them, but once you start modding your car - How do you stop? The best way is to not even start! Just my .02 cents! Good Luck!
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Buy 1,000 gallons of high test and have fun!
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Ah, thanks guys... As I said I'd love to all the above mentioned but I'm sure the # would be high. I do hate to drive the car that far twice though, a stone chip would really tick me off
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Originally Posted by patrickboyle
I have 3-4K too spend on the Vette. I'm looking at headers/GHL catback & tune or 3.73 rear + convertor & tune. The car is a bone stock 3:15 A4. I should probably do both at the same time as I have to take the car to FLP (closest tuner) but, as usual money is a factor. Help is appreciated. Pat

Wait until that 3-4K turns into 5-6K and get a nice SC or turbo kit.
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