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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 11:13 AM
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I have an A4 2000 coupe, 3:15 gears with:
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Dynatech long tubes w/ cats
Magnaflow cat back

Any suggestions for other performance mods under $1000? I want to stay away from major mods like heads/cam package.
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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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Dollar for dollar your best bet is replacing the cam. If you do the work yourself you can do the cam upgrade (cam, hardened pushrods, valve springs and gaskets) for under $1000.00.
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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Icemanskis
I have an A4 2000 coupe, 3:15 gears with:
Blackwing
Dynatech long tubes w/ cats
Magnaflow cat back

Any suggestions for other performance mods under $1000? I want to stay away from major mods like heads/cam package.
Dyno-Tune (if you haven't already)
New rear-end gears (not sure if under $1000.0 or not)
Underdrive pulleys
Nitrous

Other than that I think you have to start breaking into the engine,

Chris
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save up, do tc and gears.
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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by C5JONNY
save up, do tc and gears.


It will transform your car. You can pick up a 3.42 rear and a used T/C off the forum and save a bunch. If you can do the install, your way ahead of the game. Then a simple retune and away you go.
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