what HP from LT's?
what HP from LT's? I got my pacestter longtubes and ory this weekend. I hope to get them installed soon. What kind of horsepower gain should I see? Also what kind of power gain can I see from a good tune?
Thanks.
Devon
Thanks.
Devon
if you have an auto dont get long tubes, get mid tubes
reason being is the long tubes will set next to your A4 thus giving additional heat and having a problem if you like to stomp on the accelerator
i decided that after 2 master mechanics were teaching me about what heat does to an automatic transmission haha
i would rather give up 15 whp on headers then damaging my A4
reason being is the long tubes will set next to your A4 thus giving additional heat and having a problem if you like to stomp on the accelerator
i decided that after 2 master mechanics were teaching me about what heat does to an automatic transmission haha
i would rather give up 15 whp on headers then damaging my A4
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Originally Posted by Cchris1109
if you have an auto dont get long tubes, get mid tubes
reason being is the long tubes will set next to your A4 thus giving additional heat and having a problem if you like to stomp on the accelerator
i decided that after 2 master mechanics were teaching me about what heat does to an automatic transmission haha
i would rather give up 15 whp on headers then damaging my A4
reason being is the long tubes will set next to your A4 thus giving additional heat and having a problem if you like to stomp on the accelerator
i decided that after 2 master mechanics were teaching me about what heat does to an automatic transmission haha
i would rather give up 15 whp on headers then damaging my A4
yeah im sure thats fine but i figured hey im just losing out on 10 whp and im actually being safe ill just do something else haha
but yeah i mean ive had bad luck with cars so i always play it safe now
but yeah i mean ive had bad luck with cars so i always play it safe now
Originally Posted by Cchris1109
if you have an auto dont get long tubes, get mid tubes
reason being is the long tubes will set next to your A4 thus giving additional heat and having a problem if you like to stomp on the accelerator
reason being is the long tubes will set next to your A4 thus giving additional heat and having a problem if you like to stomp on the accelerator
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Originally Posted by Cchris1109
if you have an auto dont get long tubes, get mid tubes
reason being is the long tubes will set next to your A4 thus giving additional heat and having a problem if you like to stomp on the accelerator
i decided that after 2 master mechanics were teaching me about what heat does to an automatic transmission haha
i would rather give up 15 whp on headers then damaging my A4
reason being is the long tubes will set next to your A4 thus giving additional heat and having a problem if you like to stomp on the accelerator
i decided that after 2 master mechanics were teaching me about what heat does to an automatic transmission haha
i would rather give up 15 whp on headers then damaging my A4
Once you break into the motor and start modifying internally you'll see so much more gains at the topend with longtubes rather than shorties or midlengths.
You decided wrong.
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Originally Posted by Vendetta
Dude that is a huge amount of bullshit, there are a ton of guys running longtubes with an A4 with no problems due to longtubes... gimme a break.
Once you break into the motor and start modifying internally you'll see so much more gains at the topend with longtubes rather than shorties or midlengths.
You decided wrong.
Once you break into the motor and start modifying internally you'll see so much more gains at the topend with longtubes rather than shorties or midlengths.
You decided wrong.
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Verdad Gallardo Will I see much more since I have a Lt4? I have Lt4 head,intake,knock module, hotcam, 1.6rr, etc etc...I have NO tune and only dynoed 297rwhp. I was really hoping a good tune and these LTs would get me closer to 330+rwhp
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Originally Posted by 87turbo2
Will I see much more since I have a Lt4? I have Lt4 head,intake,knock module, hotcam, 1.6rr, etc etc...I have NO tune and only dynoed 297rwhp. I was really hoping a good tune and these LTs would get me closer to 330+rwhp
Dont get LTs with an A4??? Thats ******* retarted man.
As for the thread, definalty look into getting some longtubes, after making the swap from and open stock y pipe to LTs it was a big big gain up top, but now ive got a little valve float. I would definatly recomend getting Long Tubes, there is no better header unless your using boost.
As for the thread, definalty look into getting some longtubes, after making the swap from and open stock y pipe to LTs it was a big big gain up top, but now ive got a little valve float. I would definatly recomend getting Long Tubes, there is no better header unless your using boost.
Damn you actually bought the LT4 kit? 
You'll see alot closer to 330 rwhp with those LTs and a tune. There's also no problem with running LTs and an A4, but if you're really concerned just use heat wrap on the headers.
You'll see alot closer to 330 rwhp with those LTs and a tune. There's also no problem with running LTs and an A4, but if you're really concerned just use heat wrap on the headers.
I didnt buy the Lt4 kit, I bought the car in December and the LT4 was already done. Thanks for the input guys. Hopefully I can get these installed this coming weekend and then get some time for a tune and dyno later the next week.
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If your really worried about the heat use ceramic coated headers.
But I believe its a non issue since the exhaust has to go by the tranny even if you use stock exhaust manifolds. I have had my LTs for more that a year and my ATF temp range has not changed since the install.
Mike
But I believe its a non issue since the exhaust has to go by the tranny even if you use stock exhaust manifolds. I have had my LTs for more that a year and my ATF temp range has not changed since the install.
Mike
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Oh okay, I was getting ready to rip on you for paying for that
Definetly go with LTs, you will NOT be sorry you spent a little extra cash. And if you have to save up money for coating, do it!
Definetly go with LTs, you will NOT be sorry you spent a little extra cash. And if you have to save up money for coating, do it!