Cali Mods
Oct 19, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Cali Mods
I just bought a 07' A6 and was just wondering what mods can I do that will enable me to still pass emissions.
In addition, does anyone know any good shops/tuners in the L.A. region?
Oct 19, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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Ryne @ Cunningham Motorsports in Murrieta, Ca.
Oct 19, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Z06 Manifolds, mid pipe , and NPP exhaust.
mild cam
fast 102 intake with the label sanded down and painted black to match the stock intack
CARB EO intake
and an emissions friendly tune.
Oct 19, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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WHYASK
Z06 Manifolds, mid pipe , and NPP exhaust.
mild cam
fast 102 intake with the label sanded down and painted black to match the stock intack
CARB EO intake
and an emissions friendly tune.
What do you think would be the total estimated cost w/ labor?
Oct 19, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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Quick guess at least 4 grand maybe $4500, to have the work done.
Oct 19, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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Quinner82
I just bought a 07' A6 and was just wondering what mods can I do that will enable me to still pass emissions.
In addition, does anyone know any good shops/tuners in the L.A. region?
we have made 600+ wheel horsepower and still emissions legal.... give us a call or email
Oct 19, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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A&A Supercharger make 500whp and CARB legal
Oct 22, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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A&A Supercharger make 500whp and CARB legal
The head unit has a carb no. But the system does not!
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Oct 22, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Most places wont even care as long as the s/c itself has a carb number on it
Oct 22, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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LS7 DREW
Most places wont even care as long as the s/c itself has a carb number on it
Agreed but nevertheless disappointment could happen.
Oct 22, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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ya true but honestly I doubt he will have an issue.
Quinner82 it really depends what your budget is and if you just want to pass the sniffer or both visual/sniffer.
Oct 23, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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The head unit has a carb no. But the system does not!
Not an issue.....since Vortech also has a Carb legal C6 s/c kit too
Oct 23, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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3200 stall torque converter and good rear tires.
Oct 30, 2011 | 08:36 AM
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Thanks for the input! Looking at different options now
Oct 31, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Guldstrand may also have suggestions if you are closer to their neck of the woods...google "guldstrand".....NCM hall of fame etc...quality people.