My 2.8 2001 A6 is almost finished - Page 2

Jim Lamb · 02-18-2001, 03:55 PM

Unlike the tuners, they have to operate within the bounds of price points and cost effectiveness.

Bollinger · 02-18-2001, 06:41 PM

Because we all know that BMW didn't really have performance in mind for that car and could afford to spend a few bucks on a good exhaust.

Manufacturers are very smart about overall car design now. They already optimized the car before it went out the door. Now, if you chip your car, perhaps you do need a larger intake/exhaust since Audi had 0.6bar of boost in mind, not 1.0.

donp of audizone measured the airflow of a stock and K&N air filter. The K&N didn't do any better than the stock one. This is about as much I think of cheap upgrades such as these. Most do not work.

Want more power? You're looking at chips, cams, and in a turbo car, turbos. These will make the noticable differences. The other parts will have a much smaller effect.

LCP · 02-18-2001, 07:12 PM

...if so, it worked, if not, you didn't get 43hp. BTW, where did you dyno your car to measure that horsepower increase?

fast 2.7t 343 hp · 02-18-2001, 08:53 PM

It is called Warners Muffler in Oceanside Calif Almost any good muffler shop can build you a great cat back system in about an hour.

Total cost $180.00

fast 2.7t 343 hp · 02-18-2001, 08:55 PM

i will post the actual dyno readout thursday for any naysayers

fast 2.7t 343 hp · 02-18-2001, 08:58 PM

yes they are axes se7en wheels. I lost the center cap to one on the freeway I called Axes and they said I would have to buy 4 new ones sob's

the caps were chrome and the wheels are dark gray ugly look so I am having the Centers painted at Kinesis Motorsports to match the wheels

Kinesis makes very high end wheels. There shop is across from mine in Carlsbad Ca

fast 2.7t 343 hp · 02-18-2001, 09:00 PM

Any Good muffler shop can do it. It is very easy. The only thing you want to avoid are the Bullett or Flowmasters. It makes the car so like a little hot rod rice burner

You shouldn't have to pay more then $300.00 for the whole system

I have had remus and Scorpion exhausts that cost $1000.00 and it is just a bunch of hype

fast 2.7t 343 hp · 02-18-2001, 09:03 PM

Yes it is a K & N cone type. There currently isn't any heat sheild and I have heard difering opinions oon trhe subject.

I mean is a piece of plastic or a wood box or some other component really gonna keep enough heat off of it to make a difference??

My average ambient temp where i live is 70 degrees

fast 2.7t 343 hp · 02-18-2001, 09:08 PM

I will post the dyno on thursday for any naysayers. I am talking about Engine HP not Wheel!!

fast 2.7t 343 hp · 02-18-2001, 09:09 PM

It is a Engine not Wheel rating

I have had many High Performance Vehicles. I don't think 43 hp is ridiculous

02-18-2001, 03:55 PM	#11
Jim Lamb Junior Member Account #: 395 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 536	Of course they would. Unlike the tuners, they have to operate within the bounds of price points and cost effectiveness. __________________ Jim, '03 Porsche Cayenne S '03 RS6 on order

02-18-2001, 06:41 PM	#12
Bollinger Elder Member Account #: 502 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 39,985	yeah, and that's why Borla makes an aftermarket exhaust for the M5 Because we all know that BMW didn't really have performance in mind for that car and could afford to spend a few bucks on a good exhaust. Manufacturers are very smart about overall car design now. They already optimized the car before it went out the door. Now, if you chip your car, perhaps you do need a larger intake/exhaust since Audi had 0.6bar of boost in mind, not 1.0. donp of audizone measured the airflow of a stock and K&N air filter. The K&N didn't do any better than the stock one. This is about as much I think of cheap upgrades such as these. Most do not work. Want more power? You're looking at chips, cams, and in a turbo car, turbos. These will make the noticable differences. The other parts will have a much smaller effect. __________________ -- "Nonconformity? Oh yeah, you're the first 20 something kid I have seen with a Japanese letter tattooed on his arm. You want to be a nonconformist? Buy a pocket protector and get a haircut. The Chinese kids spending 20 hours at a time in the library are the ones who really don't care what you think about them" - Dr. House (fictional character)

02-18-2001, 07:12 PM	#13
LCP AudiWorld Expert Account #: 125 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 26,557	Let us know if you're getting 7 second flat 0-60 times or not... ...if so, it worked, if not, you didn't get 43hp. BTW, where did you dyno your car to measure that horsepower increase? __________________ "I can't stop apexing" 2000 S4 :: Nogaro Blue :: 6-spd :: AWE RSK04 :: AP Racing 13" 4-pots STaSIS Tracksports 550f/600r + 19mm rear sway bar :: APR Bipipe RS4 ICs :: Forge BPVs :: Autospeed DPs :: Borla :: Aquamist 1s UUC 40% short shifter w/spacer mod :: AWE center vent boost guage Lightweight flywheel :: 18x8 Ronal LZ's :: 235/40-18 Toyo T1R's 2002 allroad :: Atlas Grey :: Tip :: 245/50-17 Dunlop SP5000's Looking for tires? See My review of all of the tires I've had on my S4 Need info? See Everything anyone needs to know about their S4 Help our troops protect their heads: Donate to Operation Helmet Rest In Peace Matthew Ammon a/k/a O.W. Kenobi. May the Force be with you as you keep on apexing. Read his funniest post here.

02-18-2001, 08:53 PM	#14
fast 2.7t 343 hp New Member Account #: 16279 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 231	Re: WOW! Which muffler shop did the work? It is called Warners Muffler in Oceanside Calif Almost any good muffler shop can build you a great cat back system in about an hour. Total cost $180.00

02-18-2001, 08:55 PM	#15
fast 2.7t 343 hp New Member Account #: 16279 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 231	Re: Let us know if you're getting 7 second flat 0-60 times or not... i will post the actual dyno readout thursday for any naysayers

02-18-2001, 08:58 PM	#16
fast 2.7t 343 hp New Member Account #: 16279 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 231	Re: Nice gain, actually... I didn't think that was possible... AWD dyno? yes they are axes se7en wheels. I lost the center cap to one on the freeway I called Axes and they said I would have to buy 4 new ones sob's the caps were chrome and the wheels are dark gray ugly look so I am having the Centers painted at Kinesis Motorsports to match the wheels Kinesis makes very high end wheels. There shop is across from mine in Carlsbad Ca

02-18-2001, 09:00 PM	#17
fast 2.7t 343 hp New Member Account #: 16279 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 231	Re: exhaust system ??? Any Good muffler shop can do it. It is very easy. The only thing you want to avoid are the Bullett or Flowmasters. It makes the car so like a little hot rod rice burner You shouldn't have to pay more then $300.00 for the whole system I have had remus and Scorpion exhausts that cost $1000.00 and it is just a bunch of hype

02-18-2001, 09:03 PM	#18
fast 2.7t 343 hp New Member Account #: 16279 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 231	Re: My 2.8 2001 A6 is almost finished Yes it is a K & N cone type. There currently isn't any heat sheild and I have heard difering opinions oon trhe subject. I mean is a piece of plastic or a wood box or some other component really gonna keep enough heat off of it to make a difference?? My average ambient temp where i live is 70 degrees

02-18-2001, 09:08 PM	#19
fast 2.7t 343 hp New Member Account #: 16279 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 231	Re: My Steal-Your-Face Sticky adds at least 30-40HP... I will post the dyno on thursday for any naysayers. I am talking about Engine HP not Wheel!!

02-18-2001, 09:09 PM	#20
fast 2.7t 343 hp New Member Account #: 16279 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 231	Re: too funny... It is a Engine not Wheel rating I have had many High Performance Vehicles. I don't think 43 hp is ridiculous

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