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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 07:35 AM
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What mods should I do next

Hey everyone, I'm new to the boards. I want to know what mods will be good to do next to my car.

Here's what I have:

CSI 2400rpm stall converter, LT4 Knock Module, Hooker 3" catback exhaust, Superior shift kit, Hypertech Power Programmer Plus, Hypertech airfoil, and Moroso cold air intake.

What mods should I do next?
Old Jul 5, 2004 | 07:45 AM
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Gears, Headers, Suspension

Edit: Transmission Cooler...

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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 08:56 AM
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Originally posted by BadCo.
Gears, Headers, Suspension

Edit: Transmission Cooler...
Since the converter is a lock-up, is it necessary for a trans cooler? I've heard different things from different people.
Old Jul 5, 2004 | 09:57 AM
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I figure it would be a good thing to put in a transmission cooler even if you were to leave an A4 Car stock. (from what I have read anyway about the 4L60E transmission not being a "performance" tranny) I want to hurry up and get to the go fast mods myself on my A4 yet the first is a transmission cooler...since it is the car's most expensive weakest link.

unless someone talks me out of it...

so how fast does your car go with the mods you have so far anyway? I'm also curious what gears you have.
Old Jul 5, 2004 | 12:05 PM
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Screw the small crap. Get some AFR heads and a blower.

Actually id say subframe connectors, LCA brackets, bilstiens, or headers.

Then id do a t56 swap, but thats just me.
Old Jul 5, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by disco192
Screw the small crap.
Definately from Texas!
Old Jul 5, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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Originally posted by BadCo.
I figure it would be a good thing to put in a transmission cooler even if you were to leave an A4 Car stock. (from what I have read anyway about the 4L60E transmission not being a "performance" tranny) I want to hurry up and get to the go fast mods myself on my A4 yet the first is a transmission cooler...since it is the car's most expensive weakest link.

unless someone talks me out of it...

so how fast does your car go with the mods you have so far anyway? I'm also curious what gears you have.
In stock trim I ran a 13.90 @ 101mph. I haven't been to the track since I've done any mods to it. I'm thinking it would run around 13.70 @ 102 or 103mph.

I have the stock 3.23s.
Old Jul 5, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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you live in an emissions state?....if not get rid of all the emissions crap, less cluttered engine bay, better gas mileage from the missing cat, louder
you drive on the highway a lot?....if not, 4:10's...if you do, 4:10's
get the suspension stuff done too, SFC's, LCA's, drag springs/struts...
Old Jul 5, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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what do you do with your car. if you like to drive fast on back roads get bigger brakes, and better suspension, if you like to go fast straight then get heads and headers
Old Jul 5, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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Headers, then gears(if you don't have 3.23's now), then cam kit for better 1/4 mile times.

Sub frame connectors, 35mm front sway bar, better shocks, and 17x9" rims for better handling.

Dan
Old Jul 6, 2004 | 07:36 AM
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Originally posted by cndctrdj
what do you do with your car. if you like to drive fast on back roads get bigger brakes, and better suspension, if you like to go fast straight then get heads and headers
I like to drive fast everywhere.

As for power, can anyone give me an estimated amount of power I would be making at the wheels with my minimal mods?
Old Jul 6, 2004 | 07:49 AM
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definitely headers... then gears... 3.73 since your an a4( that will help out alot)
Old Jul 6, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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well if you like to drive fast everywhere then you need brakes to strop you from dying
then headers

with intake and cat back i was putting 275 to the wheels
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