newbie..question rwhp
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Burning Brakes
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newbie..question rwhp
new guy here, been surfing for a while and will post pics next week as soon as i figure it all out, AWESOME AND VERY INFORMATIVE FORUM! quick question in the meantime, 98 vert, a4, blackwing,coupler,bridge,stainless headers,stainless x-pipe,high flow stainless works cats, new computer program, z06 3:42 gears, protorque 2400 stall,ngk plugs, gm hotwires, NO tuning or edit, what kind of rwhp' torque should i expect? Thank you all.
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3.42 gears on an A4??? That really screws up the HP equation. 2.71 or 3.15 are closer to A4 ratios. Generally the A4 output is about 285 - 300 (rwhp), but with 3.42 gears, I don't know what to say!
The blackwing should add 10-15, but as I mentioned, the 3.42 rear end confuses me.
The blackwing should add 10-15, but as I mentioned, the 3.42 rear end confuses me.
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Nukecop - I'm sure you're guy from whom I purchased the chrome wagon wheels at Xtreme! 
I don't know the answer to the question - I can only make a guess - probably 330 rwhp - and about 325 rwtq. But as I said - it's only a guess. I'm sure one of the other guys could give you a more accurate answer.
I don't know the answer to the question - I can only make a guess - probably 330 rwhp - and about 325 rwtq. But as I said - it's only a guess. I'm sure one of the other guys could give you a more accurate answer.
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hey blacksedan87 , it is me , how's the wheels? hope all is well and thanks for the info. I think maybe something is off or needs to be done {tuning wise} all new to me , hopefully it will all work out.
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I'd agree - somewhere around 330 rwhp and about 325 torque. Hard to say exactly since every car is a little different and not sure what your new computer program consists of since you say no tuning or edit. Best bet is just get it dyno'd and go from there. Sounds like a very nice ride.
BTW, welcome to the forum.
BTW, welcome to the forum.
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With the intake and the headers, but no tuning, I'm going to guess around 320 rwhp and rwtq. But I think you really need to get it tuned, which usually includes dyno runs in the package.
HTH, and have a good one,
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Originally Posted by Nukecop
new guy here, been surfing for a while and will post pics next week as soon as i figure it all out, AWESOME AND VERY INFORMATIVE FORUM! quick question in the meantime, 98 vert, a4, blackwing,coupler,bridge,stainless headers,stainless x-pipe,high flow stainless works cats, new computer program, z06 3:42 gears, protorque 2400 stall,ngk plugs, gm hotwires, NO tuning or edit, what kind of rwhp' torque should i expect? Thank you all.
My mods are similar to yours and my 2000 Vert dynoed at 373 Torque/341 HP. This vette has a 6 speed and 4.10 differential. I have never had it at the track, but it clocks consistent 4.0 second 0-60 times and is responsive at any speed and a quick stoplight car.
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thanks for all the responses, i have had it dynoed a few times, in warm weather and cooler and i'm at max power= 300.8/ max torque=300.0, as of 10/28/04 in tempe az. i was told that the gains i would get is minimal and the tuning would be a waste, maybe i have one those cars that more hp/ rwhp is very difficult to obtain, without going extreme like h/c package.The quest continues.
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btw, anyone out there with same year a4 with similar mods,i would like to hear from you. this car is a daily driver, all freeway out of town , no traffic, moderate to high speed travel with 93k on her at this time and all/ only the best maintenance and mods would like to see 350 rwhp without getting too crazy but keep drivability,a lot of parts have been replaced to the best available, car is like new now, but not quite done, thank you all for yor help.
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Originally Posted by Nukecop
btw, anyone out there with same year a4 with similar mods,i would like to hear from you. this car is a daily driver, all freeway out of town , no traffic, moderate to high speed travel with 93k on her at this time and all/ only the best maintenance and mods would like to see 350 rwhp without getting too crazy but keep drivability,a lot of parts have been replaced to the best available, car is like new now, but not quite done, thank you all for yor help.
98 a4 here
3.42 gears
lg headers and x pipe - used to have magnaflow xpipe -ls6 intake manifold.
Ls1 edit tune - good for about 10 rwhp
vararam ram air induction system
Magnaflow cat back system.
My car was a stock 2.73 geared car.
the difference between now and then is simply amazing.
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