Performance mods

[ajbuckner]

Reading over the forums for the past couple days has led to a few questions regarding engine tunes/exhaust
From what i have gathered:
1) JHM downpipes are the way to go?
-are the fast intentions downpipes worth the extra 900$ over the regular piggies?
2)JHM Cat-back 2.5s the way to go?
-As i understand these two things are needed for the JHM ECU tune...

Can someone verify these? And has anyone found that buying perhaps used DPs/Piggies, Cats, and finally an ECU tune is the best way to go? I have read numerous forums about the specifications, and are these 3 mods worth the money and do they work? I'm new to this so please be considerate when replying lol.

[icanfly]

JHM Solid Trio Short shift kit is absolutely critical. I recently drove an S4 without it and I can't speak highly enough of the mod. In fact, I'd skip the pipes and get the kit and the tune, then add the pipes - it's that amazing and has such a serious impact on the feeling of driving the car.

[Slow4]

Piggies to proper CB is fine
Downpipes to proper CB is fine-ER.

If you want TRUE 2.5 exhaust setup, headers plus FI

Doesn't matter if you buy used or new; it's all in preference and how much you want to put out.


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[ajbuckner]

Piggies to proper CB is fine
Downpipes to proper CB is fine-ER.

If you want TRUE 2.5 exhaust setup, headers plus FI

Doesn't matter if you buy used or new; it's all in preference and how much you want to put out.


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Yeah im looking for extra power without absolutely destroying my wallet

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[QUOTE=icanfly;11419563]JHM Solid Trio Short shift kit is absolutely critical. I recently drove an S4 without it and I can't speak highly enough of the mod. In fact, I'd skip the pipes and get the kit and the tune, then add the pipes - it's that amazing and has such a serious impact on the feeling of driving the car.[/QUOTE

Thank you for the response, but my car is TRIP.

[Slow4]

Yeah im looking for extra power without absolutely destroying my wallet

Grab a set of used downpipes and CB exhaust, there's a few floating around...save that money for the major mods if you do intend to go that route.

I did all three when I had my avant:

Catless Piggie + FIs
Catless Milltek DPs + FIs
V1 headers w/ catless mids + FI

Diff between piggies and DPs is slight "pseudo-feel" on torque pull at low rpms but mainly acoustic

Biggest gains I felt were with the heads + headers + FIs; TRUE 2.5" exhaust flow


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[dsgray16]

Another victim! Hah. Your wallet has no idea what about to happen to it.. One you tune and start modding the exhaust, it's all downhill from there.

IM+Header+Catback+Tune + LW Crank Pulley+Snub mount+Density engine mounts

That's a start. Then you will want to SC.

[dsgray16]

Oh and then you will want coilovers, bigger brakes and some nice wheels!

[Slow4]

Another victim! Hah. Your wallet has no idea what about to happen to it.. One you tune and start modding the exhaust, it's all downhill from there.

IM+Header+Catback+Tune + LW Crank Pulley+Snub mount+Density engine mounts

That's a start. Then you will want to SC.

Stop it, you're gonna make his bank account hate him


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[dsgray16]

Misery needs company..

[Slow4]

Misery needs company..

Or just a revolving bank account


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[FastEddie]

Downpipes, Catback and Tune really transform this car. Highly recommend

[Mr. Corey]

If you want new cheapest bang for $$$$$$ is Milltek catless DPs and Magnaflow CB. But check the classifieds you might be able to find a nice fullback setup for the cost of a catback.

[Slow4]

Downpipes, Catback and Tune really transform this car. Highly recommend

LWCP too; these four mods are what the B6/7 S4 should've came with from Germany.

[Silver Streakin]

Piggies are free. There are a couple of catbacks in the classifieds. Hurry up before gone.

Then, JHM tune.

[ajbuckner]

If you want new cheapest bang for $$$$$$ is Milltek catless DPs and Magnaflow CB. But check the classifieds you might be able to find a nice fullback setup for the cost of a catback.

With milltek and magnaflow will i still be able to get a JHM tune? On the JHM website it says the tune requires their DPs and catbacks.

[Slow4]

With milltek and magnaflow will i still be able to get a JHM tune? On the JHM website it says the tune requires their DPs and catbacks.

no, the JHM tune just requires you have a set of DPs (or piggies) and CB to fully take advantage of the performance; not necessarily their DPs and FI exhaust.

[ajbuckner]

no, the JHM tune just requires you have a set of DPs (or piggies) and CB to fully take advantage of the performance; not necessarily their DPs and FI exhaust.

Oh okay i understand. Is the performance between JHM DPs/CBs and say milltec/magnaflow a huge difference?

[Slow4]

Oh okay i understand. Is the performance between JHM DPs/CBs and say milltec/magnaflow a huge difference?

the JHM/FI DPs are 2.5" ID whereas the Millteks are 2.5" OD; you won't notice the difference but the JHM/FIs are true-er to a 2.5" setup. in english, you'll be fine with the Millteks, the MagnaFlows sound good as well.

I liked my Milltek/FI setup when I had it

[Lucca M]

if you want to save money dont buy new. do piggy mod which cost you basically nothing and then, get used cat back theres few of them in classified section.

[verymickey]

JHM Solid Trio Short shift kit is absolutely critical. I recently drove an S4 without it and I can't speak highly enough of the mod. In fact, I'd skip the pipes and get the kit and the tune, then add the pipes - it's that amazing and has such a serious impact on the feeling of driving the car.

can you describe the difference. I have never driven a car that has had a short shifter put in, let alone the JHM Solid Trio.
I have watched some of the videos on the install so i know some of the upgrade is plastic to metal parts but if you can wax poetically about the feel a bit more i would appreciate it.

[FastEddie]

With milltek and magnaflow will i still be able to get a JHM tune? On the JHM website it says the tune requires their DPs and catbacks.

With the JHM tune you just need downpipes and catback for it optimally work. I had Milltek catback and FI exhaust before i got my JHM headers and it sounded loud and mean



Look for used stuff. I believe theres a FI exhaust for sale now. (click the link above)