what to do next....?
10-16-2009, 11:09 AM
#1
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Houston, Tx
Posts: 563
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
what to do next....? i've done a couple small things, stated in my sig.... and i'm wondering where to go next.....
on one hand i can keep doing bolt-ons like LTs, True duals, Springs, Shocks, etc....
on the other.... i can save up and buy a rearend and have it out of the way, or take it another step and save for my heads/cam combo....
ill have somewhere close to ~1200$ by the end of the month...
the car will be a mostly street car, seeing the track maybe 3 times a year
on one hand i can keep doing bolt-ons like LTs, True duals, Springs, Shocks, etc....
on the other.... i can save up and buy a rearend and have it out of the way, or take it another step and save for my heads/cam combo....
ill have somewhere close to ~1200$ by the end of the month...
the car will be a mostly street car, seeing the track maybe 3 times a year
10-16-2009, 11:31 AM
#4
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Houston, Tx
Posts: 563
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i've looked into the TA several times but i can never come to a conclusion as to what i need.... i'm wanting to do 3" TDs with LTs and all i can find as far as the relocation goes is ones with provision for longtubes with STOCK exhaust... maybe i'm jus not reading something right
10-16-2009, 11:39 AM
#5
On The Tree
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Arizona
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
look into what exhaust combo you want. Get a set of LT's and if your doin true duals then sort the options. I would do your exhaust first before getting a tune, just dont run the car hard before you get the tune because with the factory tune your car will be runnin lean (lean mixture could cause detonation at high rpms).
My idea is just to get the small stuff done, tune it, then move on to internal matters.
Look at your RPO codes. Before thinking of upgrading gears, see what you have. for an A4 you'll either have 323's or 343's.
My idea is just to get the small stuff done, tune it, then move on to internal matters.
Look at your RPO codes. Before thinking of upgrading gears, see what you have. for an A4 you'll either have 323's or 343's.
10-16-2009, 12:29 PM
#6
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Illlinois
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
go for a stall, full exhaust and go from there my .02
Don't forget that suspension work goes a long way so don't skimp or forget about it before too long oh yeah don't forget some subframe connectors those probably should be at the top of the list
as far as TA look at UMI their adjustable TA with relocation kit that takes it off the tailshaft of the tranny will fit with any exhaust.
Don't forget that suspension work goes a long way so don't skimp or forget about it before too long oh yeah don't forget some subframe connectors those probably should be at the top of the list
as far as TA look at UMI their adjustable TA with relocation kit that takes it off the tailshaft of the tranny will fit with any exhaust.
Trending Topics
10-16-2009, 02:25 PM
#8
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Illlinois
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
This torque arm
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=130
and this relocation mount
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=203
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=130
and this relocation mount
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=203
10-16-2009, 02:27 PM
#9
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Illlinois
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
For a street driven car you do not want a tunnel mounted TA it will cause nose dive under braking which causes your rear axle to unload and lock up the brakes.
10-16-2009, 06:12 PM
#13
TECH Regular
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Norton, Ohio
Posts: 429
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Suspension is nice to have, but I say go full exhaust first. After that save for an excellent heads/cam combo. Just an FYI, I spent over two grand on a full exhaust and cam, along with all necessary supporting valvetrain mods and a few other little things. Money goes fast so research and plan ahead. Also, as previously stated, gears are an excellent mod.
10-16-2009, 08:10 PM
#14
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Illlinois
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Suspension is nice to have, but I say go full exhaust first. After that save for an excellent heads/cam combo. Just an FYI, I spent over two grand on a full exhaust and cam, along with all necessary supporting valvetrain mods and a few other little things. Money goes fast so research and plan ahead. Also, as previously stated, gears are an excellent mod.