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Can a A4/w 4k stall Decrease 50rwhp from a M6 Tranny?

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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Default Can a A4/w 4k stall Decrease 50rwhp from a M6 Tranny?

Hey theres a Ls1 im interested in and ITs Built cammed and everything!!

it has a Built A4 Tranny with 4000 Stall....and he Dyno'ed it and it made 358/318...

he said with a M6 tranny it could make 425rwhp and 400+rwtq

here is the mod list

Mahle -2cc Forged 3.898 Pistons
Clevite Rod/Main bearings
Comp Cams OE replacement lifters
TSP MS3 CAM (237/242 .603 .609)
4000 Stall
SLP Lid
LS6 Intake
ARP Hp Rod bolts
Pacesetter Ceramic Coated Headers
Custom 2.5'' X-pipe exhaust dumped @ rear axle w/ 2 18'' dynomax bullets w/ turndowns
Custom Dyno Tune by Glenn in OKC
Stock 853 center bolt heads milled .030 (10:5 CR)
PRC Dual Springs & titanium retainers rated to .660 lift
TSP Hardened 7.4 pushrods
LS6 Ported Oil pump
Rollmaster Double Roller timing chain
Optima Yellow top battery
Black powdercoated ZR1 9.5''/11'' wheels
ZL1 Black Hockey stick stripes
Diamond Halo Headlights *optional blackouts
Billet Grille
GM GFX pkg.
3.73 gears
DG battery
LS6 valley cover w/ new PCV setup
5% tint
Built 4L60E/4000 Stall Tranny by Ron Lee
!Swaybar !EVAP !EGR !AIR
TB Bypass & Other free mods
Polished & Chamfered crank.
Castrol Full Synthetic
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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the numbers are probably with the stall unlocked so it will dyno low but i guarentee you tis a ******* beast and could easily take down an m6 car
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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If im getting it im Converting it to a M6!!

Would that Be better??
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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^^^^ Agreed,it can be hard to get some stalls to lock up on the dyno,and it'll make low numbers,I dont worry to much about dyno numbers,take that beast to the track and that'll show you whats up..
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nope, leave it an A4, it will be far more consistant than an M6 and is probably faster. a stall looses more hp on a dynob ecause it has more slip and drivetrain loss but its performance at the track shows its true potential
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plus with that power an A4 is way easier on the rear end
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ok

the guy wants to trade my bro's ta+4k

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/81941...icest-one.html

for that Built Ls1..

Should my Bro go for it?
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plus with that power an A4 is way easier on the rear end
And boring....
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