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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 03:59 PM
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Only mods done are the ones in my sig. Car is a weekend toy for me that I want to keep driveable on the street...havent ever had it out to the track and due to lack of time probably never will. I am looking for modifications that will increase power in the lower rpm ranges and make the car "snappier" for driving around town
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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i say if u want more torque and snappier driving put some 3:73 gears in there. thats what i want to do. I have a 99 T/A also except mine is an A4.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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Id put 4'10's in it everyone says that really wakes up those M6's
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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any drawback to the gears besides less gas mileage
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 99TAM6
Only mods done are the ones in my sig. Car is a weekend toy for me that I want to keep driveable on the street...havent ever had it out to the track and due to lack of time probably never will. I am looking for modifications that will increase power in the lower rpm ranges and make the car "snappier" for driving around town
1. Headers
2. Ram air kit
3. SFC's
4. Underdrive pulley
5. 12 bolt and gears
6. LS6 manifold & ported TB or FAST 90/90 combo

Then the question would be: Do you want to stay N/A (all motor) or do you want to go FI (forced induction)? If N/A, heads & cam. If FI, then get a Procharger. That's my 2 cents.
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 99TAM6
any drawback to the gears besides less gas mileage

No, but you'll need a tune to correct the speedo.
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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Longtube headers, catted Y-pipe.

Subframe connectors.

Gears.

LS6 intake.

Still on stock clutch? Do you have a short throw shifter?

Stickier tires.
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