First time modding C7 - Is this combo a good start?
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First time modding C7 - Is this combo a good start?
I'm planning on modding my 2019 A8 Z06/Z07 for the first time. It's primarily street/highway driven so I don't want a 1000hp monster yet. Just something reliable and remaining street tolerable.
I really don't want to touch internals or add meth yet. No E85 - just straight pump gas
- CAI
- PTB
- Kong Ported Blower
- Lower pulley, Dry sump samper, idler kit
- Borla x-pipe
- Plugs/wires and all the other parts that come along with the above
- Engine and trans tune
On the fence with headers and full exhaust - I don't want it too loud.
Would you suggest thermal reduction plates, upgrade fuel system, lower t-stat? Other suggestions for a basic start?
I know I'll need to find a reputable shop and discuss my goals with them...anyone know any good shops in the Chicago burbs?
I really don't want to touch internals or add meth yet. No E85 - just straight pump gas
- CAI
- PTB
- Kong Ported Blower
- Lower pulley, Dry sump samper, idler kit
- Borla x-pipe
- Plugs/wires and all the other parts that come along with the above
- Engine and trans tune
On the fence with headers and full exhaust - I don't want it too loud.
Would you suggest thermal reduction plates, upgrade fuel system, lower t-stat? Other suggestions for a basic start?
I know I'll need to find a reputable shop and discuss my goals with them...anyone know any good shops in the Chicago burbs?
Instructor
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Headers with stock NPP will be very loud if run open valves. I love it, but not for the faint of heart. The borla xpipe will pick up a good increase in sound, not so much power. If you're not chasing every bit of HP, probably xpipe will be very good especially considering the cost difference.
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I'm planning on modding my 2019 A8 Z06/Z07 for the first time. It's primarily street/highway driven so I don't want a 1000hp monster yet. Just something reliable and remaining street tolerable.
I really don't want to touch internals or add meth yet. No E85 - just straight pump gas
- CAI
- PTB
- Kong Ported Blower
- Lower pulley, Dry sump samper, idler kit
- Borla x-pipe
- Plugs/wires and all the other parts that come along with the above
- Engine and trans tune
On the fence with headers and full exhaust - I don't want it too loud.
Would you suggest thermal reduction plates, upgrade fuel system, lower t-stat? Other suggestions for a basic start?
I know I'll need to find a reputable shop and discuss my goals with them...anyone know any good shops in the Chicago burbs?
I really don't want to touch internals or add meth yet. No E85 - just straight pump gas
- CAI
- PTB
- Kong Ported Blower
- Lower pulley, Dry sump samper, idler kit
- Borla x-pipe
- Plugs/wires and all the other parts that come along with the above
- Engine and trans tune
On the fence with headers and full exhaust - I don't want it too loud.
Would you suggest thermal reduction plates, upgrade fuel system, lower t-stat? Other suggestions for a basic start?
I know I'll need to find a reputable shop and discuss my goals with them...anyone know any good shops in the Chicago burbs?
I have LT headers NO cats at all with 3 inch mid pipe & aftermarket exhaust. If the car is not in track r sport mode it is almost as quite as stock.. Robert
Last edited by robert miller; Oct 9, 2018 at 05:26 PM.
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I'm planning on modding my 2019 A8 Z06/Z07 for the first time. It's primarily street/highway driven so I don't want a 1000hp monster yet. Just something reliable and remaining street tolerable.
I really don't want to touch internals or add meth yet. No E85 - just straight pump gas
- CAI
- PTB
- Kong Ported Blower
- Lower pulley, Dry sump samper, idler kit
- Borla x-pipe
- Plugs/wires and all the other parts that come along with the above
- Engine and trans tune
On the fence with headers and full exhaust - I don't want it too loud.
Would you suggest thermal reduction plates, upgrade fuel system, lower t-stat? Other suggestions for a basic start?
I know I'll need to find a reputable shop and discuss my goals with them...anyone know any good shops in the Chicago burbs?
I really don't want to touch internals or add meth yet. No E85 - just straight pump gas
- CAI
- PTB
- Kong Ported Blower
- Lower pulley, Dry sump samper, idler kit
- Borla x-pipe
- Plugs/wires and all the other parts that come along with the above
- Engine and trans tune
On the fence with headers and full exhaust - I don't want it too loud.
Would you suggest thermal reduction plates, upgrade fuel system, lower t-stat? Other suggestions for a basic start?
I know I'll need to find a reputable shop and discuss my goals with them...anyone know any good shops in the Chicago burbs?
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From: Indiana
Headers with the NPP will not be loud at all this other guy must not have headers & X pipe with the NPP on the car. Are lets say he has a c5 or the c6 in his mind on the sound.
I have LT headers NO cats at all with 3 inch mid pipe & aftermarket exhaust. If the car is not in track r sport mode it is almost as quite as stock.. Robert
I have LT headers NO cats at all with 3 inch mid pipe & aftermarket exhaust. If the car is not in track r sport mode it is almost as quite as stock.. Robert
