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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 03:19 AM
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what are the best bolt-on upgrades totaling 1000 bucks (excluding gears)?
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 05:37 AM
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Lid,filter.Headers and all the free mods.
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M6: Lid, Cut-out, Headers, Cam, free mods

If you do all the installs yourself and buy some used parts, you'll easily be under $1000 and easily in the low 12s or lower.

I'm working on doing all of that stuff as we speak, and I've got a TSP lid, cut-out, (working on) MAC headers, a T1 cam and all the free mods. For a total of apx. $750. Throw in an ASP Pulley and that'll bring your total closer to $1000.

If you've got an A4, then substitute the cam and pulley for a good Torque Converter and it should be just as fast and cost about the same.

Good Luck. Let us know what you decide
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M6: Lid, Cut-out, Headers, Cam, free mods

If you do all the installs yourself and buy some used parts, you'll easily be under $1000 and easily in the low 12s or lower.

I'm working on doing all of that stuff as we speak, and I've got a TSP lid, cut-out, (working on) MAC headers, a T1 cam and all the free mods. For a total of apx. $750. Throw in an ASP Pulley and that'll bring your total closer to $1000.

If you've got an A4, then substitute the cam and pulley for a good Torque Converter and it should be just as fast and cost about the same.

Good Luck. Let us know what you decide


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If it's an Automatic. Converter & ET Streets. Instant low 12's.
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