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Old 08-23-2007, 07:06 PM
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what to buy, what to buy....

so ive got maybe $ 2000 how should i start off my modding? also wondering if anyone knows how well the audi a4 runs -automatic-
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Which model do you have?
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always start with:

intake/exhaust/headers-downpipe

if you have a SS/SC maybe:

intake/smaller pulley/exhaust/headers-downpipe

Get a second opinion tho, but you usually always start with I/E/H
Old 08-23-2007, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Greased
so ive got maybe $ 2000 how should i start off my modding? also wondering if anyone knows how well the audi a4 runs -automatic-
what i would do... is what my friend told me i am in same boat as you.... you have two options.... a. you can save up another grand and buy the stage 1 turbo kit from rebel auto works... or.. i would go with a 2.8 pulley,intake, header, downpipe, exhaust, smaller belt, step colder spark plugs, 42 or 60lb injectors with the wiring harness, and maybe some traction mods, and a good good tune from matt at tune time if you are around jersey area.

ok forget the the tune time thing

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Old 08-23-2007, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Greased
so ive got maybe $ 2000 how should i start off my modding? also wondering if anyone knows how well the audi a4 runs -automatic-
you could give us 2000 dollars for tryong to guess the model of your car
Old 08-23-2007, 11:09 PM
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i got an 06 ss s/c

i got an 06 ss s/c, alright... so how much should i pay for a new exhaust? is 700 for a catback a decent catback for example the magnaflow catback for the 2.0l ss s/c
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Honestly, I see a lot of catback setups for $700 or so. I went to a good muffler shop and had him mandrel bend me some 2.5" tuning, install a resonator and a magnaflow. Great flow, sounds great, cost me about $200.

I agree that the first steps are usually CAI, exaust, traction mods, pulley/injectors, tune.
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if i get a new pulley will i have to retune the car?
Old 08-23-2007, 11:24 PM
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GMPP sport cat back
Header of some kind
Stage 2
2.9 pulley
Airbox mod
lower
tint

And you will have a sweet looking good moving car!

Mike
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Originally Posted by Greased
if i get a new pulley will i have to retune the car?
If you don't already have stage 2, you will need bigger injectors to go with it. That would require a tune.
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