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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 04:02 AM
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I have an A4 02 Formula with long tube headers, a 3600 stall, and a cam. At the moment, I'm really not sure on what to do next. What would be some good steps to take to get a little increase in horsepower or fully utilize what i've got now? I'm planning on having around 1500 to 2000 to put into it.

Thanks for the help. I keep getting conflicting opinions on what I should do and need a little direction.
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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How about heads or more aggressive gears? That would be my thought
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Port your heads.
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Stinger22009
I have an A4 02 Formula with long tube headers, a 3600 stall, and a cam. At the moment, I'm really not sure on what to do next. What would be some good steps to take to get a little increase in horsepower or fully utilize what i've got now? I'm planning on having around 1500 to 2000 to put into it.

Thanks for the help. I keep getting conflicting opinions on what I should do and need a little direction.
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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So just port the stock heads instead of buying a new set?

Also, I HAVE been considering using a 100 shot. Would my motor hold up well? I'd only spray it a few times a year just to shut up **** talkers.
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Send them to TEA or AI for a port job. Or you can buy a set of 243's/5.3 heads already ported from PRC, TEA or AI.
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