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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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I got a a4 ws6 threw some longtubes in there added a slp lid and true duals now its fast but tranny doesnt kick down good and it shifts early somtimes seems like a pcm issue should i tune this bitch?
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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make sure your transmission is ok first.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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Its fine bro the tranny issue starterd litteraly right after i installed my headers and duals in ses light came on 2 mins after i firsted started it tranny shifts fine.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Ya, I agree with getting it tuned. After I installed my LS1 my dad & I actually thought the tranny might be slipping somehow because of the way it would shift (later we were informed it was actually called "excessive torque management"). After my tune it felt wayyy better The tune will take care of your shifting and get that little extra "oomph" out of your modifications.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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if its ok and you have no plans for any more mods then get it tuned.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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get it tuned! I was in exact same situation 2yrs ago after bolt on stuff, I got it tuned and made everything better espically the trans shift firmness. Im A4 also. Its deff worth it!
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Now my new prob is that im due for smog in couple weeks
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now my new prob is that im due for smog in couple weeks
lol you shouldve waited till after.
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Ya I just installed long tubes a ory and gears..so my **** is all over the place and I hate it...it feels like my car is all messed up!! Shifting early ..slower then before..sounds great..but still ...so I am getting it tuned by frost!! On wed
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I'm waiting on getting mine tuned after my cam in spring. Don't want to spend 400 bucks for a dyno tune now and turn around and spend it again 2 months later after the cam.
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