What to do for low-end HP ?
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Burning Brakes
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What to do for low-end HP ?
What kind of bolt-ons can I do for Low-end HP without having to get into supercharger or head/cam ? I have intake/exhaust/x-pipe done ...but what else can I do if there are any ?
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Re: What to do for low-end HP ? (C5MongooseFL)
If headers aren't included in "exhaust" above then you might consider a good set of longtube headers.
From a SOTP feel perspective a set of gears would give you a nice boost, though for C5's they are a bit pricey.
If you have an automatic you might consider a slightly larger torque converter.
From a SOTP feel perspective a set of gears would give you a nice boost, though for C5's they are a bit pricey.
If you have an automatic you might consider a slightly larger torque converter.
Melting Slicks
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Re: What to do for low-end HP ? (C5MongooseFL)
I'm sure you mean low end torque-----the off the line force that pins you back in the seat.
A set of gears will really help you out. 3.73-3.90 for the 6-speeds and 3.42s for the autos.
Another mod that gave me lots of torque was the Powerloader. Lots of people think the Powerloader doesn't do much for you in the 6-speed. They are wrong. The Powerloader gives you alot of low end torque. You really have to drive a Powerloaded car to know what I'm talking about.
A set of gears will really help you out. 3.73-3.90 for the 6-speeds and 3.42s for the autos.
Another mod that gave me lots of torque was the Powerloader. Lots of people think the Powerloader doesn't do much for you in the 6-speed. They are wrong. The Powerloader gives you alot of low end torque. You really have to drive a Powerloaded car to know what I'm talking about.
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Re: What to do for low-end HP ? (TAL)
3.73 gears, TTS Long Tube Headers, and a Powerloader would get you quite a bit more low end grunt. If you want any details or pricing on the headers or powerloader, drop me an email.
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Re: What to do for low-end HP ? (C5MongooseFL)
I would go for a deeper rearend ratio if you don't want to get into the engine. It's not adding low end power like you asked, but it will feel like you did. :smash:
I would have to agree with Matt. Even though it is a A4 & yours a MN6....come drive mine & see what you think. :cheers:
