98 a4 can this be tuned
03-10-2011, 11:23 AM
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98 a4 can this be tuned just wanting to know can this be tuned with good results before I purchase the parts. 98 som t/a 39,000 orig miles w/a4 ss3600,2.73 gears,275/50/17 dr stock 243 heads,hot cam,lts with no cats some suspension,free mods bolt ons.looking for a low 12 second bracket car with low maint. is this the wrong combo? do I need to also do a shift kit. thank you for any help
03-10-2011, 01:51 PM
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thank you for the info,should I just leave the heads and cam stock or go with what I have looked at.I have no problem changing gears 3.73 or 4.10 ? who can tune the 98 computer with the mods that I'am talking about.main goal is reliable low 12 bracket car at my local track. thank you
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With an a4, I would stick with 3.73s. You can run the factory heads if you wish, just change the springs out, and pretty much run the cam of your choice. However, the restricting factors will be the heads and intake.
But, either way, you will definitely be in the twelves with the gm hot cam, 3600 stall, and 3.73 gears, and a good tune. Shoot, I have a car that I tuned that has an all stock motor (99), Headers, ory, loudmouth, Yank 4000, 3.23 gears, tubular k-member, and he just hit 11.9x with it a few weeks ago.
But, either way, you will definitely be in the twelves with the gm hot cam, 3600 stall, and 3.73 gears, and a good tune. Shoot, I have a car that I tuned that has an all stock motor (99), Headers, ory, loudmouth, Yank 4000, 3.23 gears, tubular k-member, and he just hit 11.9x with it a few weeks ago.
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so its no problem to tune the 98 ? do you think the hot cam is a good choice or something different thats no to radical.do you know who to send the pcm to for a tune? thanks for the replys.
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Oh, just noticed you're in Cali. The hotcam might be your best choice. I've heard of people getting some 224/224 cams to pass emissions there. Your best bet is to call a shop that sells cams and see what they recommend for an emission vehicle.
As far as tuning, I would take your car someplace to be tuned, not send your computer anywhere.
As far as tuning, I would take your car someplace to be tuned, not send your computer anywhere.
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thanks for the replys.hope to start modding today,just do not want to buy unneeded items and cause myself alot of frustrations in trying to have some fun
