1998 A4 Upgrades...Need Advice
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1998 A4 Upgrades...Need Advice
Looking to mod my 1998 A4. Already have K&N, Z06 exhaust, 3.42 gears and Pro Torque 2,400 installed (Please see sig). I do not want to change anything that I have already done. My problem, like most is the budget for these mods. I want to spend $5k give or take. I originally wanted heads and springs and pushrods, etc., TPIS headers, Z06 manifold, ATI balancer (already bought), trans cooler, X pipe, ported TB, Katech oil pump and professional tuning and installation. For $5k, what would you install for the most gains? Keep in mind that I only go to track 2x a year. I also do not want a lumpy cam or an erratic idle. I think I my best bet would be to install the heads at a later time to stay within budget. What rwhp numbers might I expect? Thanks in advance for your help.
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Re: 1998 A4 Upgrades...Need Advice (spdnman)
I also have a 98 coupe I recently did H/C, TPIS headers, LS6 intake, tranny cooler and underdrive pulley etc. The only problem you might have is your cam selection will be limited some what by your PT2400. I also had a PT2400 and I had to go to a converter with more stall to compliment my new cam.
98 A4
Donaldson Blackwing
Cartek Stage 2 Heads
Cartek M Cam
lS6 Intake
TPIS Headers
Underdrive Pulley
Comp Push Rods
REV 1116 Valve Springs
Borla Exhaust
172 T.stat
ST3500
3.73 Gears
B&M Tranny Cooler
LS1 Edit Tuning
98 A4
Donaldson Blackwing
Cartek Stage 2 Heads
Cartek M Cam
lS6 Intake
TPIS Headers
Underdrive Pulley
Comp Push Rods
REV 1116 Valve Springs
Borla Exhaust
172 T.stat
ST3500
3.73 Gears
B&M Tranny Cooler
LS1 Edit Tuning
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Re: 1998 A4 Upgrades...Need Advice (c5 devil)
REDGAR package ???????
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Re: 1998 A4 Upgrades...Need Advice (REDGAR)
It depends on what your goals are. I have a similar car and I'm shooting for consistant reliable 12s on street tires. A 3500 stall will simply overpower any tire other than BFG drag radials or ET Streets. A ZO6 cam and springs will give you a nice boost in power, idle nicely,and maintain reliability. Doesn't really require tuning, but you could probably squeeze another 8-10 horses out with Ls1 edit. With all the usual bolt-ons you should see around 380 rwhp....
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Re: 1998 A4 Upgrades...Need Advice (spdnman)
I can relate to your need for more power :yesnod: I started over 2 years ago building my 11 second daily driver A4 and I can tell you ...YOU will be never done with the mods!! But....Take this advice if you take anything.. :yesnod: If you don't consider an upgraded transmission with H.D parts and a Transgo shift kit..You will find out the hard way(like I did) that the transmission is NOT suited for that extra power..No way!! :nono: It will just STOP one day and probably not in the best of circumstances..stranded is NOT GOOD!
Seriously..plan on a upgraded transmission with a Transgo shift kit or you WILL be in for a surprise :yesnod: Check out some H.D performance parts here www.transmissioncenter.net Good Luck:D
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Seriously..plan on a upgraded transmission with a Transgo shift kit or you WILL be in for a surprise :yesnod: Check out some H.D performance parts here www.transmissioncenter.net Good Luck:D
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Re: 1998 A4 Upgrades...Need Advice (lost)
Cant go wrong with the Redgar package. Idles like stock with a little lump and runs mid 11's with stock heads :yesnod: :yesnod: :seeya
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Re: 1998 A4 Upgrades...Need Advice (vstella)
VSTELLA: Do you think I should upgrade trans as part of my $5k upgrade? Maybe cam, headers and tranny? Worry about all other stuff later? Does upgrade tranny get more power to the ground or will it just last longer?
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Re: 1998 A4 Upgrades...Need Advice (vstella)
Vince with only 2x to the track does you really feel the trans should be beefed up?
I can understand you and I who at the track 30 or 40 times a year but for 2?
I can understand you and I who at the track 30 or 40 times a year but for 2?
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Re: 1998 A4 Upgrades...Need Advice (REDGAR)
$2500 for the REDGAR package at the Vette Drs...
