Which Way to Go?
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From: Somers NY
Which Way to Go?
My car is stock with the exception of a Vararam, and a Tune... EVERYTHING IS STOCK!! its an 05 A4 with 3.15 rear...and a 160 T Stat.
I've run a best of 12.08 @ 115mph I have about $1000 to spend... do I
1. go to a 3600 converter.... or
2. 1.8 Rockers, & headers...
3. Cam....
4. Just give the car to Cartek, with the $$ and let them do whatever they think is best?
I'm figuring I'll have to add another few hundred for another tune After the mods are done...
I've run a best of 12.08 @ 115mph I have about $1000 to spend... do I
1. go to a 3600 converter.... or
2. 1.8 Rockers, & headers...
3. Cam....
4. Just give the car to Cartek, with the $$ and let them do whatever they think is best?
I'm figuring I'll have to add another few hundred for another tune After the mods are done...
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From: salem OR
My car is stock with the exception of a Vararam, and a Tune... EVERYTHING IS STOCK!! its an 05 A4 with 3.15 rear...and a 160 T Stat.
I've run a best of 12.08 @ 115mph I have about $1000 to spend... do I
1. go to a 3600 converter.... or
2. 1.8 Rockers, & headers...
3. Cam....
4. Just give the car to Cartek, with the $$ and let them do whatever they think is best?
I'm figuring I'll have to add another few hundred for another tune After the mods are done...
I've run a best of 12.08 @ 115mph I have about $1000 to spend... do I
1. go to a 3600 converter.... or
2. 1.8 Rockers, & headers...
3. Cam....
4. Just give the car to Cartek, with the $$ and let them do whatever they think is best?
I'm figuring I'll have to add another few hundred for another tune After the mods are done...
for any of the choices.
My mods are
Gears 390's 1250.00 installed (good deal)
ARH z-06 headers coated (self installed) 1800.00 (good deal)
A&A V-3si kit (self installed) 5350.00
Extra's for A&A kit 150.00
Z0-6 catback direct fit 350.00
Header change from 1 3/4 800.00
3 TUNES 1350.00
Not counting non-power mods thats $11.100.00
But also with 578rwhp 530rwtq with the gears through a Mustang Dyno!
I'd do them again a second. Car is stock reliable gets good mileage.
But can flat BOOK! Down the road. Waiting for a ZR1 to play with!
Last edited by 3 Z06ZR1; Sep 30, 2009 at 06:52 PM.
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In terms of ET, the high stall converter will do the most for the car. With a few hundred more dollars you can purchase the converter, a tranny cooler, and the labor to install it. It will also make the car faster from a roll as the car will not fall on its face on the 1-2 upshift and help a bit on the 2-3 upshift.
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From: Somers NY
unfortunately that this a pretty true statement unless Cartek can source some used parts. You already have the two effective, least cost mods.
In terms of ET, the high stall converter will do the most for the car. With a few hundred more dollars you can purchase the converter, a tranny cooler, and the labor to install it. It will also make the car faster from a roll as the car will not fall on its face on the 1-2 up shift and help a bit on the 2-3 upshift.
In terms of ET, the high stall converter will do the most for the car. With a few hundred more dollars you can purchase the converter, a tranny cooler, and the labor to install it. It will also make the car faster from a roll as the car will not fall on its face on the 1-2 up shift and help a bit on the 2-3 upshift.
1. its the least expensive
2. I'll probably get the most gain (I only race 1/4 mile) always from a standing start at a Track (E Town, Atco, etc..
3. Most good converters are "lock up" and above 45 mph it will lock up, and my highway gas mileage should remain the same... (app 26 mpg)
4. I'm not sure if it will have to be re-tuned but I'll go for it..
I got a price on Vigilante 3600 for around $800 (Tune about $250) + install.. so I don't think I'll to TOO far over budget.. & I hoping to pick up 2 or 3 tenths... and run 11.7 - 11.8 with the converter.. Already have MT Drag Radials..
Thanks... you guys were right even just RR or cam will be way over budget!
Last edited by jpee; Oct 1, 2009 at 09:34 AM.
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Good luck
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10
I know I'll get flamed, but there are some inexpensive SS headers on that infamous auction site, that, if you self install and get a tune, will put you within your budget. 
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St. Jude donor in memory of jpee '14
A 3000 converter was good for 11.75 with basically the same car. You have a complete tune and with a larger converter you will run quicker
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