potential mods. what does everyone think?
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potential mods. what does everyone think?
Well, ive had my car for only a short time but the LI hooters run has convinced me to do some modding. It is a 2006 Z51 A6 with about 3000mi, with nothing changed except Ace Slick wheels. My purpose for the car is mainly just a toy, mostly fun street driving and some possible road courses in the very near future. As for my expectations for a cam, i would like something with a decent amount of low end torque, very strong mid range and top end will not be too important. I would like the range to be around 1000-6000. I wouldnt like the car to lobe and vibrate too much but would want a distinction from stock. After reading some of the other forums, particullary on this cam, i would like to have ~430rwhp. So the stuff goes as follows...
-LPE GT-11 215/231 .631/.644 118
-F.A.S.T Intake 90mm w/ polished TB to match
or
Port and polish the stock and the TB (which would be most effective for the price?)
-Port and polish stock cylinder heads
-LG LT Headers, high flow cats (if i decide not to do cutouts)
or
American Racing Headers, high flow cats, etc. (if i do decide to do cut outs)
-B&B Route 66 exhaust
-160 deg thermo
-and a tune to top it all off
overall, id like a very large power curve and a nice overall gain, and noticably louder sound. So whats everyone think? be gentle with the critique, thanks ahead of time.
.eric
-LPE GT-11 215/231 .631/.644 118
-F.A.S.T Intake 90mm w/ polished TB to match
or
Port and polish the stock and the TB (which would be most effective for the price?)
-Port and polish stock cylinder heads
-LG LT Headers, high flow cats (if i decide not to do cutouts)
or
American Racing Headers, high flow cats, etc. (if i do decide to do cut outs)
-B&B Route 66 exhaust
-160 deg thermo
-and a tune to top it all off
overall, id like a very large power curve and a nice overall gain, and noticably louder sound. So whats everyone think? be gentle with the critique, thanks ahead of time.
.eric
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You can eat the whole elephant if you do it one bite at a time.
1st: Headers, CAT Back & CAI (Kooks, Borla Sports, VRAM) that should net you 20-30 RHWP.
2nd: FAST intake = 15 rhwp
3rd: Ported & polished Heads w/oversized valves, dual springs, and TT retainers.
4th: A Cam - carefull here bigger isn't always better. Talk to Vette Drs, Cartek, and East Coast Supercharging.
That should keep you busy for a while.
1st: Headers, CAT Back & CAI (Kooks, Borla Sports, VRAM) that should net you 20-30 RHWP.
2nd: FAST intake = 15 rhwp
3rd: Ported & polished Heads w/oversized valves, dual springs, and TT retainers.
4th: A Cam - carefull here bigger isn't always better. Talk to Vette Drs, Cartek, and East Coast Supercharging.
That should keep you busy for a while.
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From: Mobile AL
so, how much would these mods cost?
You can eat the whole elephant if you do it one bite at a time.
1st: Headers, CAT Back & CAI (Kooks, Borla Sports, VRAM) that should net you 20-30 RHWP.
2nd: FAST intake = 15 rhwp
3rd: Ported & polished Heads w/oversized valves, dual springs, and TT retainers.
4th: A Cam - carefull here bigger isn't always better. Talk to Vette Drs, Cartek, and East Coast Supercharging.
That should keep you busy for a while.
1st: Headers, CAT Back & CAI (Kooks, Borla Sports, VRAM) that should net you 20-30 RHWP.
2nd: FAST intake = 15 rhwp
3rd: Ported & polished Heads w/oversized valves, dual springs, and TT retainers.
4th: A Cam - carefull here bigger isn't always better. Talk to Vette Drs, Cartek, and East Coast Supercharging.
That should keep you busy for a while.
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1st: Headers, CAT Back & CAI $3500
2nd: FAST intake = 15 rhwp $1000
3rd: Ported & polished Heads w/oversized valves, dual springs, and TT retainers. $3500
4th: A Cam - $1200
Smart thing would be to do the head & Cam as a package - Class "A" Job from CATRTEK is $5300-$6000 Check out their site. A supporting tuner
2nd: FAST intake = 15 rhwp $1000
3rd: Ported & polished Heads w/oversized valves, dual springs, and TT retainers. $3500
4th: A Cam - $1200
Smart thing would be to do the head & Cam as a package - Class "A" Job from CATRTEK is $5300-$6000 Check out their site. A supporting tuner
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What i did is a Vram LG LT's Hiflo cats 007 custom grind cam portedl ls2 TB and Intake mani tune
Car really moves i dont think heads are worth the money IMO Very expensive dont make much more power for the money u spend
Car really moves i dont think heads are worth the money IMO Very expensive dont make much more power for the money u spend
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