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Old 12-19-2009, 05:51 AM
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What kind of power gain am I Ganna feel when I install my long tubes all I have now is a lid and knn filter my car is a a4 also do headers really do that much for ls1s?
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My Camaro was an A4, completely stock except for a catback. I mainly felt the difference in the mid-high range RPM's. Around a 55mph punch is where it really shines. But what I like the most about LT's is the sound.
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You will definitly notice a difference. I installed mine when a just had a lid and catback and it would pull a lot harder especially up top.
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Hey yall and don't forget to get it tuned and it might feel like a whole different beast to ya.
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You will love the sound! I felt the car pull much harder up top. I have a 2.73 gear yet. Well untill spring that is.
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Originally Posted by thewholefnshow1
Hey yall and don't forget to get it tuned and it might feel like a whole different beast to ya.
If you have only added headers, wait till you are finished with your mods before getting a dyno or mail order tune. Just adding headers doesn't require a tune.
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Headers and a good stall converter make a big difference.My 02 SS a4 w/ headers ,no cats,stock CME cat back,Yank SS3600 stall went 12.09@112 on Nitto's and stock it went 13.36 @105.
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LTs was a mod i could notice the most.
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Converter is the best mod for an auto car hands down. Do that next.



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