Adding headers and tuning my C7?
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Adding headers and tuning my C7?
I'm admittedly a novice with this stuff, but I'm contemplating adding headers and then tuning my 2016 A8 Stingray, possibly adding a Borla exhaust down the road. I already ordered a Soler Performance Throttle Controller which I'll likely try to install myself.
I'm initially looking to improve performance with Mods that can be easily undone if desired. It seems that the headers and tune would add some decent horsepower and torque. However, I'm still somewhat clueless as to which headers and tune to go with.
There is a place in CT, Jannetty Racing, within an hour from me that I'll probably go to for the work. I could just ask them their thoughts, but would love to get some input here first on what direction to go and the rough cost. Thanks fellas
I'm initially looking to improve performance with Mods that can be easily undone if desired. It seems that the headers and tune would add some decent horsepower and torque. However, I'm still somewhat clueless as to which headers and tune to go with.
There is a place in CT, Jannetty Racing, within an hour from me that I'll probably go to for the work. I could just ask them their thoughts, but would love to get some input here first on what direction to go and the rough cost. Thanks fellas
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Most aftermarket headers like Kooks & American Racing Headers will require you to use their x pipe also to mate with the oem mufflers. You will then need to decide whether to buy the x pipe with catalytic converters or not. If you live in a state with emission control checks, you need to pay attention to this. A good set of headers like the ones mentioned above with an x pipe & good cats will run roughly $3k & then you will need a tune.
