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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 03:58 PM
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Default Ready for better performance

I have a 2000 C5 automatic, 3:15, B&B Triflow cat back exhaust. What are the next things I need to do for better drag strip performance?? ;)
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 04:09 PM
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Default Re: Ready for better performance (Ken Reed)

A good hi stall converter(Yank SY3500 or Vig. 2800 for example) will give you the biggest gain in performance on an A4. If it were me I would also install 3.42 gears at the same time and save on labor costs. I would also go with the Donaldson Blackwing air filter. You might also want to consider adding TPIS LT headers and a LS6 intake. With these mods you should be able to run the low 12s with good traction at sea level.


98 A4
Donaldson Blackwing
TPIS Headers
LS6 Intake
Cartek Stage 2 Heads
Cartek Gen. 2 M Cam
ST3500
3.73 Gears
B&M 28,000 Trans. cooler
172 T.Stat
Underdrive Pulley





[Modified by Mitch C, 6:31 PM 11/12/2002]
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 06:24 PM
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Default Re: Ready for better performance (Mitch C)

Yeah, what he ^ said. ;)

Ohh, and even if you don't get the headers I would at least get an X-pipe and get rid of your cats.
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:14 PM
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Default Re: Ready for better performance (F8LPONY)

What both of them said. Although, i would say the Longtubes and the offroad x-pipe. :D Good Luck! :yesnod: :cheers:
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