Ptrick G and the Colonel
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Ptrick G and the Colonel Is it true a ported maf will kill the 2000 a4 trans? Also the best yank w 3:23 y3000 sy3500 st3000 or ss3200? 99.9% daily driven.Looking for good tip in throttle responce and from a roll to kill the 35 and 75mph dead spots? Thanks, im finding nearly impossible to trade for an m6 car so maybe i can make this thing work. possible heads/cam maybe nitrous in the future. <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
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Re: Ptrick G and the Colonel I didnt have any notiable problems with my 00' A4 w/ Y3000. It may have been hurting the trans but the performance was great.
When I swtiched to the ST-3800 then later the PT-4400 and Yank trans I had major issues with a ported MAF ends. I swtiched to an SLP 85mm and the shifting issues went away like magic.
Out of those choices I would choose the ST3000 or as close as you can get to a Vig2800 <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Seen too many damned fast Vig2800 cars to dispute them. <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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When I swtiched to the ST-3800 then later the PT-4400 and Yank trans I had major issues with a ported MAF ends. I swtiched to an SLP 85mm and the shifting issues went away like magic.
Out of those choices I would choose the ST3000 or as close as you can get to a Vig2800 <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Seen too many damned fast Vig2800 cars to dispute them. <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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Re: Ptrick G and the Colonel I don't know for sure but it has been said and stands to reason that the lowering of the reported load to the PCM from the MAF results in lower line pressure in the tranny which in turn makes for shorter friction material life. Maybe Patrick can elaborate.
What converter would be best for you depends largely on what tires you plan to use, how much dragstrip use it will see, and how loose of a converter you can tolerate.
I'll move this to the drivetrain forum where I think it will better fit.... <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
[ February 22, 2002: Message edited by: Colonel ]</p>
What converter would be best for you depends largely on what tires you plan to use, how much dragstrip use it will see, and how loose of a converter you can tolerate.
I'll move this to the drivetrain forum where I think it will better fit.... <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
[ February 22, 2002: Message edited by: Colonel ]</p>
Re: Ptrick G and the Colonel I like the ST3500 best for all-around street/strip performance. The SLP 3300 would and Vig 2800 would be next (if you want it to be a little tamer). Truthfully, most find the ST3500 to be very tolerable with 3.23 gears and street tires. Yes, it will completely eliminate the dead spots when racing from a roll. I'm deadly with mine.
The ported MAF gives the pcm a false reading of less incoming air. The pcm, in turn calculates less load and increases engine timing (good) and lowers transmission line pressure (bad). The lower line pressure is linked to many problems...namely shortened tranny life, converter clutch lock-up problems, and trans related (DTC) codes.
The ported MAF gives the pcm a false reading of less incoming air. The pcm, in turn calculates less load and increases engine timing (good) and lowers transmission line pressure (bad). The lower line pressure is linked to many problems...namely shortened tranny life, converter clutch lock-up problems, and trans related (DTC) codes.
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2013 Corvette Grand Sport A6 LME forged 416, Greg Good ported TFS 255 LS3 heads, 222/242 .629"/.604" 121LSA Pat G blower cam, ARH 1 7/8" headers, ESC Novi 1500 Supercharger w/8 rib direct drive conversion, 747rwhp/709rwtq on 93 octane, 801rwhp/735rwtq on race fuel, 10.1 @ 147.25mph 1/4 mile, 174.7mph Half Mile.
2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
2022 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L A10 S&B CAI, Corsa catback.
2023 Corvette 3LT Z51 soon to be modified.
Custom LSX tuning in person or via email press here.
