most economic way to 400rwhp??
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Simple. There are only two possible answers to this.
1) Nitrous
2) Bolt-ons, cam, tune.
This is assuming you have an M6. With an A4 the power will be there, and it will be quicker, but it probably wouldn't dyno that high.
1) Nitrous
2) Bolt-ons, cam, tune.
This is assuming you have an M6. With an A4 the power will be there, and it will be quicker, but it probably wouldn't dyno that high.
them or the guys at Revxtreme 
Here is/will be my approach to a stricly N/A modification:
All upgraded suspension components first: reinforced RCA's, panhard, adj.torque arm, SFC's, etc
CAI (cold air induction), and a bigger MAF, plus tuning, LT headers
Phase II:
12 bolt 4.11 gears to handle the torque/HP
Phase III:
AFI pulley setup, double rolling timing chain, baby cam w/required upgraded components, H/D oil pump, DR's or Nittos and finally, TUNING
All upgraded suspension components first: reinforced RCA's, panhard, adj.torque arm, SFC's, etc
CAI (cold air induction), and a bigger MAF, plus tuning, LT headers
Phase II:
12 bolt 4.11 gears to handle the torque/HP
Phase III:
AFI pulley setup, double rolling timing chain, baby cam w/required upgraded components, H/D oil pump, DR's or Nittos and finally, TUNING
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Originally Posted by Firehawk526
Here is/will be my approach to a strictly N/A modification:
All upgraded suspension components first: reinforced RCA's, panhard, adj.torque arm, SFC's, etc
CAI (cold air induction), and a bigger MAF, plus tuning, LT headers
Phase II:
12 bolt 4.11 gears to handle the torque/HP
Phase III:
AFI pulley setup, double rolling timing chain, baby cam w/required upgraded components, H/D oil pump, DR's or Nittos and finally, TUNING
All upgraded suspension components first: reinforced RCA's, panhard, adj.torque arm, SFC's, etc
CAI (cold air induction), and a bigger MAF, plus tuning, LT headers
Phase II:
12 bolt 4.11 gears to handle the torque/HP
Phase III:
AFI pulley setup, double rolling timing chain, baby cam w/required upgraded components, H/D oil pump, DR's or Nittos and finally, TUNING
Less tuning issues, better gas mileage, less likely emissions issue, etc.etc.
...and depending on exhaust system, LOUD!
Just suggested 85mm MAF or larger b/c of intake. More air in/more air out = better performance. If you want to push 400HP at the wheels, it could help, but maybe not more than 5-10 HP. I would say that a bigger TB is not required under these circumstances.
This is the setup that many run here locally, and have much success. I only recommended a baby cam for streetability reasons. Seems like I have read where 230+ cams can create more problems than they solve w/stock lower end. I seldom here problems involving 224 or 228's. Another approach is a custom cam (grind) to spec's. I have a torqy cam just waiting in the wings for when my car gets paid-off. (currently on extended warranty)
These mods should put me at around 390 - 400 rwhlhp
Agree/disagree? Please add value where required!
...and depending on exhaust system, LOUD!
Just suggested 85mm MAF or larger b/c of intake. More air in/more air out = better performance. If you want to push 400HP at the wheels, it could help, but maybe not more than 5-10 HP. I would say that a bigger TB is not required under these circumstances.
This is the setup that many run here locally, and have much success. I only recommended a baby cam for streetability reasons. Seems like I have read where 230+ cams can create more problems than they solve w/stock lower end. I seldom here problems involving 224 or 228's. Another approach is a custom cam (grind) to spec's. I have a torqy cam just waiting in the wings for when my car gets paid-off. (currently on extended warranty)
These mods should put me at around 390 - 400 rwhlhp
Agree/disagree? Please add value where required!
Last edited by Firehawk526; Apr 13, 2005 at 08:34 PM.