Hey guys, wanted to get your opinion on whether or not it's worth getting my stock 05 A4 tuned or not. I currently have no performance mods but plan on doing some eventually. I was gonna get the slp 490hp pac but can't afford it right now since I decided to go back to school and finish my degree but still wanna make the goat a little faster, meaner and louder. What kind of hp/gas mileage gains (if any) could I expect to see from a tune? Thanks.
Awesome, any idea of what kinda gains I could expect? I was thinking of getting it done by slp since they have a ton of experience working w/ the lsX engines. How much should a tune cost me about?
I had my C6 tuned at a shop here in Florida. This was a full $500 dyno tune. I was stock except for the addition of NGK plugs. The Dyno tune got me a whopping 7 hp. I really didn't notice the extra power. What defiantely made a difference was having torque management removed. You will notice this especially if you have an a4. The downside is shorter tranny life, but the question is how much shorter.
There was a slight improvement in gas mileage though. It was slight, maybe 5%.
My recommendation would be to save the money from the tune and do it once you've modded the car so that it takes full advantage of the mods. Either that or find a place that will re-tune after you mod for a lower price. You will need to have it done again after mods.
I had my C6 tuned at a shop here in Florida. This was a full $500 dyno tune. I was stock except for the addition of NGK plugs. The Dyno tune got me a whopping 7 hp. I really didn't notice the extra power. What defiantely made a difference was having torque management removed. You will notice this especially if you have an a4. The downside is shorter tranny life, but the question is how much shorter.
There was a slight improvement in gas mileage though. It was slight, maybe 5%.
My recommendation would be to save the money from the tune and do it once you've modded the car so that it takes full advantage of the mods. Either that or find a place that will re-tune after you mod for a lower price. You will need to have it done again after mods.
It's funny I got the Predator for my '04 A4 and got 7 hp along with the improved shifting characteristics, better gas mileage and I don't have to depend on a tuner to change a little here or there. I plan on getting Headers and a technical spokesman for Diablosport said when I get headers he will get me a "header tune" to program into my Predator.
I would suggest you also look into handheld tuners like Predator, SuperChips, HP Tuners, etc.... You can find used ones online for much less than the purchase price. I'd say they are well worth it. I can change my car back to stock anytime.
It's funny I got the Predator for my '04 A4 and got 7 hp along with the improved shifting characteristics, better gas mileage and I don't have to depend on a tuner to change a little here or there. I plan on getting Headers and a technical spokesman for Diablosport said when I get headers he will get me a "header tune" to program into my Predator.
I would suggest you also look into handheld tuners like Predator, SuperChips, HP Tuners, etc.... You can find used ones online for much less than the purchase price. I'd say they are well worth it. I can change my car back to stock anytime.
I agree 100%. If you really want a tune, unless you get into the engine, like a heads and cam type of thing, Tornatic is right on the money. Get a Predator.
I tuned mine with HP Tuners...I gained 8 rwhp and 10 rwtq...but the best part was the changes I did to the transmission shift points and rpms. Also getting rid of the TQ management was a HUGE bonus.
Don't waste your money on a tune for a stock car. Wait until you have installed as many aftermarket upgrades you can and then make the $400 to $600 for a tune well worth it.
Don't waste your money on a tune for a stock car. Wait until you have installed as many aftermarket upgrades you can and then make the $400 to $600 for a tune well worth it.
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