01 A4 with ATI / having problems please help
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01 A4 with ATI / having problems please help
when I do try to get on it at about 4500 rpm the trans pops into neutral hits the rev limit and then engauges and starts to accelerate again. Is that a trans problem or is the stock converter not handling the extra power. How can I resolve this problem? :nonod:
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Re: 01 A4 with ATI / having problems please help (LS1MASACRE)
Running a OE trans with an ATI setup is begging for a break down... IMO, you should purchase one of those beefed up transmissions and drop that in right away... the trans you have now will only get worse and break eventually even if you rebuild it to stock specs... :smash:
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Re: 01 A4 with ATI / having problems please help (vetterdstr)
I'm also interrested on this problem some of the members told me that there is no problem but i really think that the stock trans can't handling that power!!!!
Please answer
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Re: 01 A4 with ATI / having problems please help (azamolo)
The Automatics need to be rebuilt to withstand the new power.. the 6 speeds will hold up... the clutch assemblies will need to be upgraded though... :yesnod:
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Re: 01 A4 with ATI / having problems please help (vetterdstr)
I read today that the stock trans is good for 450 lbs of torque. My car dynoed in at 442 lbs. dont you think thats OK? :confused:
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Re: 01 A4 with ATI / having problems please help (LS1MASACRE)
thats to the rear wheels right.. the OE specs are to the flywheel.. so if that is the case.. you have too much HP/TQ for the trans..
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Re: 01 A4 with ATI / having problems please help (LS1MASACRE)
LS1MASACRE,
On an 01 A4, you will be lucky if your tranny lasts another 500 miles with the ATI.
The 2003 and 2004 C5 A4s are rated for around 400 hp, but not 450. With the ATI, you have much more than 400 hp, so it is just a matter of time and miles before you start getting reduced engine power codes shutting down the car. That is what happened to us.
Our A4 coupe didn't last 50 miles once we bolted on an ATI P1.
We had to have our tranny taken out and completely built up for 850 rwhp before we could really lay into it.
Trust me on this one. Been there done that.
Shawn
On an 01 A4, you will be lucky if your tranny lasts another 500 miles with the ATI.
The 2003 and 2004 C5 A4s are rated for around 400 hp, but not 450. With the ATI, you have much more than 400 hp, so it is just a matter of time and miles before you start getting reduced engine power codes shutting down the car. That is what happened to us.
Our A4 coupe didn't last 50 miles once we bolted on an ATI P1.
We had to have our tranny taken out and completely built up for 850 rwhp before we could really lay into it.
Trust me on this one. Been there done that.
Shawn
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Re: 01 A4 with ATI / having problems please help (L.A.P.D.)
Thanx Shawn.
I work only about 2 miles from you. If I get a chance I really want to stop by, before you move to Simi Valley.
How much can you do on an FLP trans?
I work only about 2 miles from you. If I get a chance I really want to stop by, before you move to Simi Valley.
How much can you do on an FLP trans?
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Re: 01 A4 with ATI / having problems please help (LS1MASACRE)
LS1MASACRE,
We can install an FLP tranny for you if you like. That shouldn't be a problem.
We are moving to Chatsworth, not Simi Valley. We will be on Canoga Ave. just south of Devonshire St.
We will actually be very close to you once we do move.
Email us for pricing on FLP trannies.
azamolo,
Please email Al@TheLAPD.com for specs and ratings on our built up trans.
Thanks!
Shawn
We can install an FLP tranny for you if you like. That shouldn't be a problem.
We are moving to Chatsworth, not Simi Valley. We will be on Canoga Ave. just south of Devonshire St.
We will actually be very close to you once we do move.
Email us for pricing on FLP trannies.
azamolo,
Please email Al@TheLAPD.com for specs and ratings on our built up trans.
Thanks!
Shawn