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Originally Posted by kybanker
I just bought a '99 a4 conv. and am wanting to get more hosepower out of it. What is the best way to do so without spending a ton of money.
J/k seriously it depends on your definition of "ton on money" to get any decent HP out of a C5 your looking at probablly anywhere from 2k-9k,, depending on if you get an S/C or heads/cam or on and on and on...it's not cheap either way.,, also depends how much HP you want? you could easily spend 800-1k on an exhaust and intake and youre looking at maybe 12-15hp... 
Last edited by baldy26; Aug 18, 2004 at 02:48 PM.
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Originally Posted by kybanker
I just bought a '99 a4 conv. and am wanting to get more hosepower out of it. What is the best way to do so without spending a ton of money.
Give John Page (21st Century MD in the DFW area) a call (972 417 7177).
LPE is having a sale on LPE H & C, Kooks headers, exhaust, underpully, etc. (and for the MN6 a LUK clutch).
HP gains are impressive: approximately 110 at the rear wheels.
Best part: all for $5995!
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Originally Posted by kybanker
Not bad! Wouldn't I get the same results from a supercharger?
It is another part that can fail, and
With a S/C you just cannot get that sweet sound through the exhaust unless you do the H/C, and headers and exhaust.
So, if you want that '50s sound, with a S/C you'll spend another $5k (approx). For what?
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Originally Posted by kybanker
I just bought a '99 a4 conv. and am wanting to get more hosepower out of it. What is the best way to do so without spending a ton of money.
