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Old Sep 3, 2022 | 02:02 PM
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I looked at a 2012 GS today with an automatic. He had work done to it at a reputable speed shop and it's putting about 500 hp to the rear wheels. How much power can a stock automatic handle?
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I looked at a 2012 GS today with an automatic. He had work done to it at a reputable speed shop and it's putting about 500 hp to the rear wheels. How much power can a stock automatic handle?
if its been tuned correctly theres been a few on here claiming 800+rwhp with no issues
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Wow, I think I'm ok then.
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Wow, I think I'm ok then.
at that current power level for sure just remember its in the tranny tune which is the real issue with the A6
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My ‘13 SCd GS did 554 at wheels. Never a problem
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Thanks for the information, guys!
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Watch trans fluid temps on the DIC. If you go over 210 consistently, get a cooler. Or maybe the car has a converter and cooler already ?
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