Fmi?turbo? Idnooo

[beAu4]

so heres my situation
i have a 98 ".5" A4

greddy type-s blow of valve recirculated
custom intake
custom heat sheild
upgraded sidemount intercooler
south bend OFE stage 4 clutch w/ pressure plate
GIAC chip
2.5' exhaust staight to magnaflow


im looking to do moreee
what do you guys recommend

[a4mafia(Red)]

upgrade the turbo fo sho....what kind of money you lookin to spend?

also what do you mean by blow off valve recirculated......50/50?

[beAu4]

well i dont mind spending some cash. but what route to go is were im getting confused.

[biketsai]

X2, how much $$?
Testpipe/HFC is a must if you have not already

There are tons of routes, it just depends on how deep your pockets are and what you are looking to get. More power? exterior? interior?

[beAu4]

yea i have a test pipe already.

pretty much looking for performance right now

[biketsai]

Well, you are pretty maxed out on what you can do with what you have. IF you have the money, go with a bigger turbo. And from there on it depends on how much you have/willing to spend. How much power are you looking to get?

[a4mafia(Red)]

ha i say go gtrs or k04.....if you wanna spend some big bucks, go for gt3076r which that will give you 13 second trap times on 93 octane in the 1/4th

why did you stay with a sidemount intercooler when you upgraded, fmic is superior to it when going for more power. but getting the stage 4 with pressure plate didnt make sense unless you upgrade to more power lol....

[biketsai]

ha i say go gtrs or k04.....if you wanna spend some big bucks, go for gt3076r which that will give you 13 second trap times on 93 octane in the 1/4th

You can easily run a 13 with a GT2871r

[a4mafia(Red)]

You can easily run a 13 with a GT2871r

on pump gas?

i've never seen it, but i wouldnt doubt it...the only reason i pointed it out for the gt3076r was bc i have seen it.....

[beAu4]

the owner before me did the sidemount and clutch

[beAu4]

well if i was to run a GT2871r what would i need to set it up so its a clean set up that drives well


sorry new to turbo cars

was a drifter before with all motor

[biketsai]

on pump gas?

i've never seen it, but i wouldnt doubt it...the only reason i pointed it out for the gt3076r was bc i have seen it.....

Wow, seriously?! The gt30 is way more than bolt on. I mean, youll even have to upgrade rods then.

[biketsai]

well if i was to run a GT2871r what would i need to set it up so its a clean set up that drives well


sorry new to turbo cars

was a drifter before with all motor

You need the turbo, high flow manifold, injectors, tune, spark plugs, turbo inlet pipe.

[beAu4]

is a front mount worth it with my stock turbo? (ko3)right?

[a4mafia(Red)]

Wow, seriously?! The gt30 is way more than bolt on. I mean, youll even have to upgrade rods then.

no one ever specified bolt on turbo kits....i said "if you wanna spend big bucks, go gt3076r"....

[a4mafia(Red)]

is a front mount worth it with my stock turbo? (ko3)right?

yes, it may give you a little more low end torque, depending on how good your smic is and you'll want one for a bigger turbo(gt30r+)

[beAu4]

whats a cheaper route for a fmi

[biketsai]

yes, it will give you a little more low end torque and you'll need one for a bigger turbo

Its quite unnecessary for a k03 and overkill if you ask me. You will loose 1-2 psi. It might prevent from heatsoak however your beefy sidemount should make due. You might not even need an upgraded intercooler if you dont plan on constantly running your car.

[beAu4]

whats Swiss Cheese

[a4mafia(Red)]

Its quite unnecessary for a k03 and overkill if you ask me. You will loose 1-2 psi. It might prevent from heatsoak however your beefy sidemount should make due. You might not even need an upgraded intercooler if you dont plan on constantly running your car.

w/e dude, i'm not gonna argue about this stuff.....good luck beAu4


i'm done

[beAu4]

idno man i just wanna make my car faster

[biketsai]

whats Swiss Cheese

It is a mod where you cut up your fender lining in order for more air to go into the stock intake. There is a dIY write up on it in the FAQ section. Sorry A4mafia, not trying to stir things up.

And to the OP, tell us how much you have to spend and we'll tell you what can be done to make it faster. There is a big difference if you have a budget of $500 compared to $2000

[beAu4]

lets say around 1k right now. but could be more if i wait a while

[biketsai]

Well, if I were you, I would wait and save up a couple hundred more so you can get a bigger turbo. For a little over $1k, you can get a K04 which will give you around 225-250hp, but if you save a little more than that, close to $2k, you can get a GT2871r or GTRS eliminator setup which will put you anywhere from 300-350hp

[beAu4]

and as for any minor mods to do while i save up?

[Kyle H]

This should get you started.....


2.0L bore/stroke
HTAGT30r
spa manifold
springs/retainers/valves
cat cams
SCAT rods
3" exhaust
Snow Performance w/m injection
034 IIc standalone + dyno tune
h-sport swaybars
stasis tracksports
17x8 OZ Ultralegaras
235/45-17 Toyo RA-1 tires
13.1" Alcon front brakes
300mm S4 rear brakes
street density engine and tranny mounts
stern rear diff carrier and mounts
034 subframe bushings
AWE drive train stabilizer
SB stage 5 clutch
JHM shifter setup
Innovative LC-1 wideband sender
Podi oil pressure/wideband display
awe boost gauge vent mount
vorsteiner hood
s4 sides
euro s4 rear

[njm23]

ha i say go gtrs or k04.....if you wanna spend some big bucks, go for gt3076r which that will give you 13 second trap times on 93 octane in the 1/4th

Really? a gt3076r to have a 13 in the 1/4? must be a shitty tune cause that is horrible.

[biketsai]

Well, nothing really, you seem to have everything else. In the mean time, I would figure out exactly which kit you want to run. Then if you dont mind going through the used route, slowly piece the kit together by getting great deals here and there

[beAu4]

yea. hey by chance do you know where i can get a s4 front bumper or somthing that looks clean. my stocker is all jacked

[biketsai]

yea. hey by chance do you know where i can get a s4 front bumper or somthing that looks clean. my stocker is all jacked

Those are a hard find. Id check the Audzine classifieds or your local Craigslist/junkyards

[JumboBlack1.8]

These A4mafia kids think they know it all......btw TRAP refers to your SPEED that your run in the quarter, not the time....And 13 seconds is absolutely possible with a GT2871r with all appropriate mods and a good tune. Just because its not on youtube doesn't means its impossible. With a GT30 and a built motor, low 12s or high 11s (if not better) are what you shoot for if you really know what ur doing

and about the FMIC, bikestai is right once again.....just search....

But to the OP, I'd say you should go with either an eliminator turbo or a pre-packaged turbo kit (APR, eurocode, etc), because those will allow you to do the least amount of fabrication while still making good linear power. Unless you are serious about putting down some monster numbers, I'd go with something thats reliable and tested. If you've got the coin, I'd suggest going with either a PES t28 or an APR Stage III kit, which would net you from 230+ whp, which is GREAT for a street driver DD. If you want more power than that, then step up to a GTRS or GT2871r.....the power you make on these all depends on your tune

[mike-2ptzero]

There have been a few GT28rs/71 cars that have ran in the 13's on a pump gas tune. A B5 A4 with a elim has ran 12.4 on a race tune and I ran low 13's on 91 with a B6 running a GT2871r. So running low 13's should not be that hard for a B5 on pump gas, maybe even into the 12's with a good driver.

Not sure why someone would only go by what is on Youtube, better off looking at the Time slip site or Dragtimes.com for looking at what A4's have done in the 1/4 mile.


B5 GT28rs - 12.5

[Seerlah]

To the OP, it is better to save up some more money and then get something worth upgrading with. $1,000 is just enough for a turbo (brand new). My advice is to be very content with your current set up and save for a BT (or BAT application). And when you have some more dough saved up, give the guy whom posted above you a PM (Mike Hood aka mike-2ptzero). He can help you with just about anything you need.

I myself have exhaust, flashed ECU, HFC and am content myself. I will take the same advice I just gave you, because it is a more prudent route when it comes to car modifications.

[BLK_A4]

gt30 or t3t4 do it now!!!!!!!!!! if you have money to blow. blow out your BOV

[gmx]

yes, it will give you a little more low end torque and you'll need one for a bigger turbo

delete or edit these posts?

OP, I'd go GTRS or GT17R elim and just bolt that it in and get a tune to suit.

[pipe7284]

x2

just get a gt2871 with a tapp tune, or unitronic tune.

[B5A4Kevin]

an eliminator setup is a fairly cheap endeavor compared to a fully built race engine. this is the route i plan on going early next year. read the faq or use the search function to avoid flaming. my advice would be to get a jhm solid shifter package and save up for a turbo. just remember, once engine output is significantly increased (around 300 hp some say), connecting rods become necessary.

[a4mafia]

These A4mafia kids think they know it all......btw TRAP refers to your SPEED that your run in the quarter, not the time....And 13 seconds is absolutely possible with a GT2871r with all appropriate mods and a good tune. Just because its not on youtube doesn't means its impossible. With a GT30 and a built motor, low 12s or high 11s (if not better) are what you shoot for if you really know what ur doing

and about the FMIC, bikestai is right once again.....just search....

But to the OP, I'd say you should go with either an eliminator turbo or a pre-packaged turbo kit (APR, eurocode, etc), because those will allow you to do the least amount of fabrication while still making good linear power. Unless you are serious about putting down some monster numbers, I'd go with something thats reliable and tested. If you've got the coin, I'd suggest going with either a PES t28 or an APR Stage III kit, which would net you from 230+ whp, which is GREAT for a street driver DD. If you want more power than that, then step up to a GTRS or GT2871r.....the power you make on these all depends on your tune

first off dont be such a cock. i dont think i know it all. second im not a kid. youre not much older than me. so dont go blowin up youre head. make sure you can fit out the door before you go makin comments like that.

[317ssayzarc]

first off dont be such a cock. i dont think i know it all. second im not a kid. youre not much older than me. so dont go blowin up youre head. make sure you can fit out the door before you go makin comments like that.

No disrespect intended, but please refrain from spreading misinformation... Take that in a kind tone

[a4mafia]

No disrespect intended, but please refrain from spreading misinformation... Take that in a kind tone

what are you talking about?