MagnaCharger Install
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Burning Brakes
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From: MARRIOTTSVILLE MD
MagnaCharger Install
Iam considering letting Lingenfelter do a Magnacharger install
on my 2000 A4 and was wondering if anyone had theirs done
by them and what your thoughts were ?
Thanks >>>>> Mike
on my 2000 A4 and was wondering if anyone had theirs done
by them and what your thoughts were ?
Thanks >>>>> Mike
Drifting
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From: St. louis, Missouri
Mine is there for the Magnason as we speak. Dropped it off last Sat. and it might be done this Sat.
Me and my dad stopped by on the way to Carisle in Aug. and checked out there shop. Ed Potter is the sales rep we're working with. I'll tell you right now, they will take the time to talk about whatever you want to do. He took us through the whole shop and answered every question thrown at him. Plus, anyone that knows perf cars, and you mention Lingenfelter, they know who your talking about
When we dropped the car off, the only mods done were Corsa X-pipe and Indys, Blackwing airfilter and a bigger air bridge. They dynoed before the S/C and got 315rwhp & 321rwtq. Now the S/C is suppose to add 130-40 more at the tires
He told me they would rather pull extra power from tuning then adding headers or a cam to a S/C install.
Also our car is a 01 w/ A4. If you need anymore info let me know, but you can't go wrong w/ them
Me and my dad stopped by on the way to Carisle in Aug. and checked out there shop. Ed Potter is the sales rep we're working with. I'll tell you right now, they will take the time to talk about whatever you want to do. He took us through the whole shop and answered every question thrown at him. Plus, anyone that knows perf cars, and you mention Lingenfelter, they know who your talking about
When we dropped the car off, the only mods done were Corsa X-pipe and Indys, Blackwing airfilter and a bigger air bridge. They dynoed before the S/C and got 315rwhp & 321rwtq. Now the S/C is suppose to add 130-40 more at the tires
He told me they would rather pull extra power from tuning then adding headers or a cam to a S/C install.Also our car is a 01 w/ A4. If you need anymore info let me know, but you can't go wrong w/ them
Drifting
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Originally Posted by noel48
Does your tranny need to be altered?
I asked about a shift kit and they said the shifts changes are done through the calibration of the ECM. they'll change line pressure for firmer shifts. As for making the trans tougher, you can if you want. Reading on the forum it seems like around 490-500rwhp and the stock A4 can't handle it. Plus the weak link to the power is going to be the tires. If you can't hook-up , you can't strain the trans
Drifting
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I'm curious. Why did you choose the MagnaCharger over the Procharger setup for example???
I was seriously considering a SC too in the near future. Mine is an 03 with an A4 and I haven't made up my mind yet.
What were the advantages/disadvantages for you. I've done some homework on each and I'm always open to ideas. Might help me make up my mind.
Bob
I was seriously considering a SC too in the near future. Mine is an 03 with an A4 and I haven't made up my mind yet.
What were the advantages/disadvantages for you. I've done some homework on each and I'm always open to ideas. Might help me make up my mind.
Bob
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Drifting
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Originally Posted by bcseitz
I'm curious. Why did you choose the MagnaCharger over the Procharger setup for example???
I was seriously considering a SC too in the near future. Mine is an 03 with an A4 and I haven't made up my mind yet.
What were the advantages/disadvantages for you. I've done some homework on each and I'm always open to ideas. Might help me make up my mind.
Bob
I was seriously considering a SC too in the near future. Mine is an 03 with an A4 and I haven't made up my mind yet.
What were the advantages/disadvantages for you. I've done some homework on each and I'm always open to ideas. Might help me make up my mind.
Bob
This is my personal opinion. At first I was going w/ the Procharger. Then I found out that there are some tuners on the forum, that had a different set-up for the Procharger. The main one was going from 2 Intercoolers to 1 big one. It saved on ductwork & resulted in more HP for lesser $$$, but now some modification to the car had to be done.
First was lowering the radiator and laying it back at a slight angle. No big deal but the space between the engine and rad was tight. also the cover that is over the rad. had to be cut to allow the inlet hose to the S/C to fit.
As for HP, the Procharger will easily get 480-500rwhp. Its harder for the Magnason to do that, its more in the 430-460rwhp. Andy at A&A Corvette ran 2 Zs on the dyno, 1 Procharger, 1 Magnason. the HP kicks in earlier on the Mag. It was actually more then the Procharger untill 4500 and then the Procharger kicks azz, passed the Mag. all the way to 6500. For street application and if ET aren't a big deal the Mag is cool. exspecially on LOOKs. If you want more punch and be able to upgrade to even more boost then the Procharger is the better one. One thing about the Mag is you have to run a taller hood. I like that look so it did'nt bother me
Drifting
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From: Mesa Arizona
Thanks Anthony. Doing research, I picked up on most of those points too. 
Why can't Mag improve on their intercooler design??? Air/Air too perhaps ?? I always wanted a cool car with a roots style huffer though. But these newer C types appear lighter (I'm guessing?), and are more effecient AND you don't need a new hood.
I am getting older now and I don't have the nerve like I used to, so racing around getting crazy isn't what I enjoy anymore. I don't neeeeeed the power. But I don't want to spend all that dough and then wish I went the other route. I do appreciate cool looking, clean and professionally put together toys! I do love the look of that polished Eaton though!!!
A stock Corvette performs pretty darn well as it is and wanting even more out of it is becoming a very serious addiction. I'm addicted!!!
I still can't make up my mind
Why can't Mag improve on their intercooler design??? Air/Air too perhaps ?? I always wanted a cool car with a roots style huffer though.
But these newer C types appear lighter (I'm guessing?), and are more effecient AND you don't need a new hood.I am getting older now and I don't have the nerve like I used to, so racing around getting crazy isn't what I enjoy anymore. I don't neeeeeed the power. But I don't want to spend all that dough and then wish I went the other route. I do appreciate cool looking, clean and professionally put together toys! I do love the look of that polished Eaton though!!!
A stock Corvette performs pretty darn well as it is and wanting even more out of it is becoming a very serious addiction. I'm addicted!!!
I still can't make up my mind
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Burning Brakes
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From: MARRIOTTSVILLE MD
[QUOTE=Anthony01]Mine is there for the Magnason as we speak. Dropped it off last Sat. and it might be done this Sat.
How much does LPE charge for a complete install ?
Do you have to pay sales tax on the entire cost ?
Does the hood paint match the car OK ?
Do you know what shop paints the hood ?
Did you get the trans rebuilt ?
Do you plan on taking it to the drags ?
I talked to a sales guy and he said that a sticky tire
would make the trans fail if not rebuilt what does
your sales rep say ?
Thanks >>>>> Mike
P.S The Photos look great
How much does LPE charge for a complete install ?
Do you have to pay sales tax on the entire cost ?
Does the hood paint match the car OK ?
Do you know what shop paints the hood ?
Did you get the trans rebuilt ?
Do you plan on taking it to the drags ?
I talked to a sales guy and he said that a sticky tire
would make the trans fail if not rebuilt what does
your sales rep say ?
Thanks >>>>> Mike
P.S The Photos look great
Team Owner
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From: Detroit
Originally Posted by INTHERED
Iam considering letting Lingenfelter do a Magnacharger install on my 2000 A4 and was wondering if anyone had theirs done by them and what your thoughts were ?
Mark
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From: North Manchester Indiana
Not trying to steal a thread, but DTE also is in the area, and they do the maggie install. I Priced both and got a better deal with them. Both ED and Phil are good guys,,,I chose maggie for ease of maint, reliablility, looks. I also had a transgo kit installed. to help the trans last longer. Eother way, you cant loose with either shop or blower setup..
Drifting
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From: St. louis, Missouri
[QUOTE=INTHERED]
The price for install is $10,000. If you want a polished Mg. then thats a $1000 more. included in the price is:
The hood, painted and fitted
S/C installed w/ intercooler & pump to ciculate the coolant for the cooler
new fuel pump install
pinning the crank
oil changes
and calibration w/ dyno tuning
I think that might be most of it
No sales tax if the car is delivered out of the stat of IN. or you pay w/ a business check
LPE does the hodd and an awsome job on it
You don't have to get the trans rebuilt if you don't abuse it
No, I'm not going to the track.....see above
Same thing on the sticky tires, if you hook up the trans will fail
Let me know if you need anything else
Originally Posted by Anthony01
Mine is there for the Magnason as we speak. Dropped it off last Sat. and it might be done this Sat.
How much does LPE charge for a complete install ?
Do you have to pay sales tax on the entire cost ?
Does the hood paint match the car OK ?
Do you know what shop paints the hood ?
Did you get the trans rebuilt ?
Do you plan on taking it to the drags ?
I talked to a sales guy and he said that a sticky tire
would make the trans fail if not rebuilt what does
your sales rep say ?
Thanks >>>>> Mike
P.S The Photos look great
How much does LPE charge for a complete install ?
Do you have to pay sales tax on the entire cost ?
Does the hood paint match the car OK ?
Do you know what shop paints the hood ?
Did you get the trans rebuilt ?
Do you plan on taking it to the drags ?
I talked to a sales guy and he said that a sticky tire
would make the trans fail if not rebuilt what does
your sales rep say ?
Thanks >>>>> Mike
P.S The Photos look great
The price for install is $10,000. If you want a polished Mg. then thats a $1000 more. included in the price is:
The hood, painted and fitted
S/C installed w/ intercooler & pump to ciculate the coolant for the cooler
new fuel pump install
pinning the crank
oil changes
and calibration w/ dyno tuning
I think that might be most of it
No sales tax if the car is delivered out of the stat of IN. or you pay w/ a business check
LPE does the hodd and an awsome job on it
You don't have to get the trans rebuilt if you don't abuse it
No, I'm not going to the track.....see above
Same thing on the sticky tires, if you hook up the trans will fail
Let me know if you need anything else
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Burning Brakes
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From: MARRIOTTSVILLE MD
Originally Posted by Anthony01
The price for install is $10,000. If you want a polished Mg. then thats a $1000 more. included in the price is:
Let me know if you need anything else
Let me know if you need anything else
Why does the crank get pinned ?
I was told by a sales guy that the hood get painted outside LPE
could you inquire who that might be I would like to talk to them ?
Thanks >>>>> INTHERED
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Burning Brakes
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From: MARRIOTTSVILLE MD
Originally Posted by INTHERED
Anthony
Why does the crank get pinned ?
I was told by a sales guy that the hood get painted outside LPE
could you inquire who that might be I would like to talk to them ?
Thanks >>>>> INTHERED
Why does the crank get pinned ?
I was told by a sales guy that the hood get painted outside LPE
could you inquire who that might be I would like to talk to them ?
Thanks >>>>> INTHERED
Anthony - how many miles do you have on you car ?
Drifting
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From: St. louis, Missouri
Originally Posted by INTHERED
Anthony
Why does the crank get pinned ?
I was told by a sales guy that the hood get painted outside LPE
could you inquire who that might be I would like to talk to them ?
Thanks >>>>> INTHERED
Why does the crank get pinned ?
I was told by a sales guy that the hood get painted outside LPE
could you inquire who that might be I would like to talk to them ?
Thanks >>>>> INTHERED
The balancer is pressed on, so by pinning the crank , it keeps it from slipping on the crankshaft.
I don't know who paints their hood. We bought ours and had a bodyshop paint and install it prior to going to LPE. I've seen the paint jobs of their hood in person and its Top-notch
The car has a little over 22,000miles
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Originally Posted by Anthony01
As for making the trans tougher, you can if you want. Reading on the forum it seems like around 490-500rwhp and the stock A4 can't handle it.
So plan on upgrading in the future.
