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Old 06-29-2006, 01:52 PM
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Default chip for a 4.2L

anyone have any info on good chips for a 4.2L?
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Old 06-29-2006, 02:24 PM
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Default RE: chip for a 4.2L

I know APR makes a chip... dont know how much HP or $$. www.goapr.com. check it out
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Old 06-29-2006, 05:35 PM
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Default RE: chip for a 4.2L

The only thing you can really chip on a 4.2 is the tranny. Chipping the ECU will not produce anywhere near the gains you see on the 2.7T because the 4.2 is naturally asperated -- nothing to boost!
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Old 07-13-2006, 03:54 AM
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The only thing you can really chip on a 4.2 is the tranny. Chipping the ECU will not produce anywhere near the gains you see on the 2.7T because the 4.2 is naturally asperated -- nothing to boost!
So what are options for boosting performance (not that it needs much) of a 2006 A6 4.2 with air suspension. I can't find a transmission chip for that year, and even if I did, I'm not sure what it would do..............

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Old 07-13-2006, 04:46 AM
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Default RE: chip for a 4.2L

Here's the URL for the GIAC chip. Gives you a few extra HP. Biggest improvements you can do are in the area of suspension: H-Sport anti-sway bars (great bang for buck), coilovers, upgrade of wheels & tires (these last two dependent upon where you are now), exhaust.

You're not really going to pick up more power -- most people focus on suspension or cosmetics.
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Old 07-14-2006, 12:02 AM
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Here's the URL for the GIAC chip. Gives you a few extra HP. Biggest improvements you can do are in the area of suspension: H-Sport anti-sway bars (great bang for buck), coilovers, upgrade of wheels & tires (these last two dependent upon where you are now), exhaust.

You're not really going to pick up more power -- most people focus on suspension or cosmetics.
Where's the URL? Can't find a chip for a 2006 anywhere.
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Old 07-14-2006, 01:41 AM
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Oops. Sorry about that. Here's the URL: GIAC 4.2 chip for 2000-2002

No coverage for your 2006.
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Old 07-14-2006, 04:21 AM
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Oops. Sorry about that. Here's the URL: GIAC 4.2 chip for 2000-2002

No coverage for your 2006.
Bummer. Would an exhaust mod provide any tangible value or gain in performance?
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Old 07-14-2006, 10:56 AM
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Biggest gain/value would be sound -- maybe a few HP.
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Old 07-30-2006, 09:56 PM
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Here's the URL for the GIAC chip. Gives you a few extra HP. Biggest improvements you can do are in the area of suspension: H-Sport anti-sway bars (great bang for buck), coilovers, upgrade of wheels & tires (these last two dependent upon where you are now), exhaust.

You're not really going to pick up more power -- most people focus on suspension or cosmetics.
What do I have to do to install the chip? Should I have an Audi dealer do it?
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