Supercharger exhaust options
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From: san jose ca
Supercharger exhaust options
I have a 2001 A4 and I am interested in Supercharge/Exhaust opinions.
A friend of mine recommended that I go with a supercharger of my choice (he says it is a toss up when it comes to gains) and then use a Borla Stage II exhaust.
I have not been able to find a Borla Stage II exhaust so I am wandering if my friend knows what he is talking about. Thanks
A friend of mine recommended that I go with a supercharger of my choice (he says it is a toss up when it comes to gains) and then use a Borla Stage II exhaust.
I have not been able to find a Borla Stage II exhaust so I am wandering if my friend knows what he is talking about. Thanks
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Re: Supercharger exhaust options (brownk63)
I'm not in the office so I can't look it up in our new Borla catalog, but I don't recall Borla making any exhaust called a "Stage 2". So It is possible that your friend doesn't know what he is talking about. :jester
I would recommend the Vortech supercharger as it is the only California Smog legal system for C5s at this time. The other guys have promissed a legal version, but they have been saying that for a while. we have installed several Vortech systems on C5s and are happy with the upper RPM boost. They are quiter too. The Magnacharger is our favorite as the boost comes in at a lower RPM and the install is much easier, but it isn't smog legal yet and it does require replacing your hood with a high rise cowl style hood. Either of these usnits roll out the door for about $8500 installed, with programming. Magnuson is supposed to come out with an intercooled and smog legal version this spring and will be about $1200 more (price not final yet).
Let us know if we can help you out.
I would recommend the Vortech supercharger as it is the only California Smog legal system for C5s at this time. The other guys have promissed a legal version, but they have been saying that for a while. we have installed several Vortech systems on C5s and are happy with the upper RPM boost. They are quiter too. The Magnacharger is our favorite as the boost comes in at a lower RPM and the install is much easier, but it isn't smog legal yet and it does require replacing your hood with a high rise cowl style hood. Either of these usnits roll out the door for about $8500 installed, with programming. Magnuson is supposed to come out with an intercooled and smog legal version this spring and will be about $1200 more (price not final yet).
Let us know if we can help you out.
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From: Tacoma WA your Junk Yard Dogg
Re: Supercharger exhaust options (C5stein)
i am running a votech with stainlessworks headers and borla stingers cat-back.....first dyno run with initial tuning got me 472 hp at the wheels....i installed it myself and it wasnt all that bad :crazy: (well) :crazy: ...i think you will be happy with any of the superchargers out there....they all make great power and comes down to a personal decision on which one to go with :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
