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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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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?
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Ryne @ Cunningham Motorsports in Murrieta, Ca.
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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.
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Originally Posted by 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?
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Quick guess at least 4 grand maybe $4500, to have the work done.
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Originally Posted by 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
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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A&A Supercharger make 500whp and CARB legal
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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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Most places wont even care as long as the s/c itself has a carb number on it
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Originally Posted by 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.
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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.
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Originally Posted by Boomer111
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
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3200 stall torque converter and good rear tires.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 08:36 AM
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Thanks for the input! Looking at different options now
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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.
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