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Old May 8, 2008 | 01:12 AM
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I have a 04 vert. Done the following:
Stinger intake.
AR headers.
3.15 gears
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What is the easiest, most cost effective(cheapest ) way of going the next step and getting 50+ additional HP? If I get up near the 400 rwhp mark will the standard A4 be able to handle it?

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any reason you didn't go with 3.42s?

with the labor and expensive of upgrading to 3.15s i would have gone one step further.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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any reason you didn't go with 3.42s?

with the labor and expensive of upgrading to 3.15s i would have gone one step further.
or even 3.90s. most guys i have talked to wish they would have done 3.90s right off the bat.
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Originally Posted by dyeggy
I have a 04 vert. Done the following:
Stinger intake.
AR headers.
3.15 gears
Tune

What is the easiest, most cost effective(cheapest ) way of going the next step and getting 50+ additional HP? If I get up near the 400 rwhp mark will the standard A4 be able to handle it?

There really is not anything "cheap" about modding a C5 but a good DIY project could be a healthy cam but then you'll need a stall. I also agree that you should have went to a shorter gear though.
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yes, I have 3.90s on my A4...love them

Only issue was with the type of exhaust and droning at highway speeds...I solved that by going from Borlas to a Z06 exhaust.
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I really like the change from the 2.73 to the 3.15. I do a lot of highway driving and I like where it is in the RPM band while on the freeway. Looking to find a Ti exhaust

What does a cam install cost? recommendations? Looking for something that is very streetable. Do no what any drivability issues.

Thanks.
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