Base c6 .. hp realistic numbers
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Bone Stock LS3:
M6: . 436 SAE Net HP . . -13% Drivetrain Loss = 380 RWHP (SAE Corrected)
A6: . 436 SAE Net HP . . -15% Drivetrain Loss = 371 RWHP (SAE Corrected)
M6: . 436 SAE Net HP . . -13% Drivetrain Loss = 380 RWHP (SAE Corrected)
A6: . 436 SAE Net HP . . -15% Drivetrain Loss = 371 RWHP (SAE Corrected)
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2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2011 GS / A6
1. Bone Stock = 371 RWHP SAE Corrected
2. Added Headers with Cats and Dyno Tune = 405 RWHP SAE Corrected
3. Then Added a 'Heartbeat' Supercharger @ 7.0 PSI Boost = 535 RWHP SAE Corrected = (Approx. 630 SAE Net HP)
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1. Bone Stock = 371 RWHP SAE Corrected
2. Added Headers with Cats and Dyno Tune = 405 RWHP SAE Corrected
3. Then Added a 'Heartbeat' Supercharger @ 7.0 PSI Boost = 535 RWHP SAE Corrected = (Approx. 630 SAE Net HP)
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Texas speed headers and X pipe and axel back exhaust. Intake. Tune it and that’s it. I am near Houston so on the coast btw. Just curious what these cars are capable of. When funds allow I would love to charge it or build a stroker.
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I've got an 09 base, A6, 3LT. Bolted on 1 7/8 long tube headers, catless 3inch x pipe to my stock npp, cai and tuned.
Dyno showed 388 rwhp and 403 torque. The tune definitely brings these motors alive though.
Dyno showed 388 rwhp and 403 torque. The tune definitely brings these motors alive though.
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Thats what I was curious about. How much a tune brings the motor alive ? I know I take and exhaust helps to a point but wasn’t sure how much a tune would wake it up or not see much diffence
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With what you have listed you will have no problem breaking the tires loose. The tune will be the key.
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Both of my stock LS3 Vettes would tear tires loose with relative ease. Did you turn off TC or active management?
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Yeah. I would move it to the competitive drive mode I took off from the gas station and it would spin but not much. I know my cousin had a vette and would spin through second and ask for more. Just made me think if I had it tuned it would be a different car.
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Spinning is not winning and HP numbers don't directly relate to much without the vehicle they're within.
You first need to seriously assess what your bottom line goals are, before you can create a plan to achieve them with the time, abilities, and finances you have available.
You first need to seriously assess what your bottom line goals are, before you can create a plan to achieve them with the time, abilities, and finances you have available.
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True. And spinning isn’t the goal for sure. Just a reference of how the car was acting For me I will never hit a track I am just a weekend warrior/ date car. And budget is low so will save a purchase when possible
Spinning is not winning and HP numbers don't directly relate to much without the vehicle they're within.
You first need to seriously assess what your bottom line goals are, before you can create a plan to achieve them with the time, abilities, and finances you have available.
You first need to seriously assess what your bottom line goals are, before you can create a plan to achieve them with the time, abilities, and finances you have available.
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A higher stall converter (~$900-1000)
Z06 manifolds, down pipes, and H-pipe modified with reducers (~$200-400)
Z06 mufflers welded to your over-the-axle pipes (~$200-400)
The $2 shroud prop
And a tune after all the above is done. (~$400-500)
Don't use the competitive drive mode. It's only valuable if your car is set up for serious track competition. Just do the one button push to turn off TC and then only when launching with good tires.
Have fun, but stay safe.
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Ok let’s restart this. Meaning budget meant I will save and do things when possible. I am planning to do Texas speed headers and x pipe with a slp loud mouth axle back. Then tune from me tuning in rosenever. Just curious how much better it will run after all this if any
So forget HP numbers, since they are meaningless. Low budget means you need to do the labor yourself. The best bangs for the bucks are:
A higher stall converter (~$900-1000)
Z06 manifolds, down pipes, and H-pipe modified with reducers (~$200-400)
Z06 mufflers welded to your over-the-axle pipes (~$200-400)
The $2 shroud prop
And a tune after all the above is done. (~$400-500)
Don't use the competitive drive mode. It's only valuable if your car is set up for serious track competition. Just do the one button push to turn off TC and then only when launching with good tires.
Have fun, but stay safe.
A higher stall converter (~$900-1000)
Z06 manifolds, down pipes, and H-pipe modified with reducers (~$200-400)
Z06 mufflers welded to your over-the-axle pipes (~$200-400)
The $2 shroud prop
And a tune after all the above is done. (~$400-500)
Don't use the competitive drive mode. It's only valuable if your car is set up for serious track competition. Just do the one button push to turn off TC and then only when launching with good tires.
Have fun, but stay safe.