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mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 1/27/2008 11:38:17 PM    junshannon   Posts: 25 Joined: 1/15/2008 Status: offline noobie in AF.  just got a '02 A6 4.2l. sport/cold package.  love it.  want it to breathe better.  what available exhaust systems is out there for this car?  can anybody send me likns please.  thanks! _____________________________ junshannonaudi's 1995 90sport 1998 528i 2002 A6 4.2l 2004 Ford Ranger Post #: 1

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 1/28/2008 11:00:13 AM    Khardysius Posts: 558 Joined: 12/25/2006 Status: offline There really isn't a whole lot to choose from.  I know Miltek has a complete exhaust, but that is pretty costly. Your best bet is to go with VAST Performance.  They have been pretty dedicated to the 4.2 for the last year and doing a lot of R&D.  There are a few clips of their Super Open exhaust and it sounds killer. They also have some intake mods which pair up nicely with the exhaust. Read through this thread; it may help - http://www.audiforums.com/m_778665/tm.htm I recommend that you speak/communicate with Baskin 4.2l as he has direct contact with the guys at VAST. Also, check out the movie link in his signature.  He has one of the VAST exhausts. Check this thread too for a cool vid - http://www.audiforums.com/m_776151/tm.htm Good luck! _____________________________ 2002 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro || Koni Shocks || Eibach Springs || Hotchkis Sways 255/17ZR40 ContiExtremeContact || Hawk HPS Pads || Goodridge Lines (in reply to junshannon) Post #: 2

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 1/28/2008 3:50:45 PM    justincredible   Posts: 73 Joined: 8/10/2007 Status: offline 2nd the Vast Performance recomendation I went out to see them over the weekend and I have to say they really are making a difference in the abandoned 4.2 market. I got a tip file and tested a ECU file...bottom line NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE. they don't charge enough for the parts and programs. I am going to drive the car for a few more days and then give the forum my feed back. VAST is a must go to for 4.2 performance  _____________________________ from detroit muscle to audi hustle from V8 with too much noise to audi with too much room..but still more power Vast performance stage 2 tiptronic file & stage 3 ECU file. with 2 new chips I now have B6 S4 power lets call it B6 S4+power :P (in reply to Khardysius) Post #: 3

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 1/29/2008 1:52:31 AM    junshannon   Posts: 25 Joined: 1/15/2008 Status: offline thank you for all that responded...i will check VAST out...wish me luck... _____________________________ junshannonaudi's 1995 90sport 1998 528i 2002 A6 4.2l 2004 Ford Ranger (in reply to justincredible) Post #: 4

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 1/29/2008 1:58:11 AM    Baskin 4.2l Posts: 342 Joined: 11/2/2006 Status: offline 3rd on the VAST E mail Either kurt@vastperformance.com   or prince@vastperformance.com  Kurt heads up the N/A development but good luck getting a hold of him _____________________________ Vast performance built 2000 4.2l A6/S8 motor and 6 speed open Intake intake spacers electric fan kit custom VAST file www.vastperformance.com http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B6-S4-Vs-42S8-motor-A6_157185.htm (in reply to junshannon) Post #: 5

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 1/30/2008 4:52:46 AM    junshannon   Posts: 25 Joined: 1/15/2008 Status: offline i hope it's just the camcorders mic that's making the sound a little to raspy for my...i guess i should be more specific as to what i'm looking for...i really want a more deeper, fuller rumble...any other options for the exhaust out there? _____________________________ junshannonaudi's 1995 90sport 1998 528i 2002 A6 4.2l 2004 Ford Ranger (in reply to Baskin 4.2l) Post #: 6

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 1/30/2008 4:54:29 AM    junshannon   Posts: 25 Joined: 1/15/2008 Status: offline imo the car is clean and definitely fast...just want  a different tone for my car...thanks again for the help... _____________________________ junshannonaudi's 1995 90sport 1998 528i 2002 A6 4.2l 2004 Ford Ranger (in reply to junshannon) Post #: 7

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 1/30/2008 11:19:40 AM    Baskin 4.2l Posts: 342 Joined: 11/2/2006 Status: offline That is the super open exhaust on my car stage 3 exhaust. There are 2 other stages. I will see if there are any other sound clips (in reply to junshannon) Post #: 8

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 1/31/2008 6:10:05 AM    junshannon   Posts: 25 Joined: 1/15/2008 Status: offline thanks...can't wait to hear more clips from your car... _____________________________ junshannonaudi's 1995 90sport 1998 528i 2002 A6 4.2l 2004 Ford Ranger (in reply to Baskin 4.2l) Post #: 9

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 1/31/2008 6:17:49 AM    junshannon   Posts: 25 Joined: 1/15/2008 Status: offline baskin4.2l...what is your current set-up for your 4.2...i.e.suspension (springs, sways), exhaust, intake, wheel and tire combo......just to give me an idea...thanks again! _____________________________ junshannonaudi's 1995 90sport 1998 528i 2002 A6 4.2l 2004 Ford Ranger (in reply to junshannon) Post #: 10

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 1/31/2008 10:17:09 AM    Baskin 4.2l Posts: 342 Joined: 11/2/2006 Status: offline The suspension is H&R I have always had good luck with them. the intake was a S8 intake with Vast open element but I am getting this installed in the next month or so          http://videos.streetfire.net/video/c3e2a21a-5f7b-4d78-a07a-9a2c0032ec61.htm The exhaust is the VAST super open Wheels stock....couldn't find any other rim I really liked Tuning is one of the biggest power mods for the buck. Vast did a custom chip so no issues with out the secondary air and the rear o2's. My thoughts on tuning. There are alot of company's out there but few tune for the 4.2 the few company's that do make a chip don't really make any serious improvement in power thus most people don't get a chip for the 4.2.....unlike the BMW seen where the chips are more fine tuned and its not that you can get a boat load more power form a N/A BMW but you clearly get a better tune. This is why I would only suggest going with Vast for a tune. IMHO they completely re tune all aspects of the car from the trans to the motor. On my already strong performance S8 motor swap. I noticed a large difference with the VAST program. It is good to know there is a lot more on the way for us 4.2 guys. I as always will keep you posted _____________________________ Vast performance built 2000 4.2l A6/S8 motor and 6 speed open Intake intake spacers electric fan kit custom VAST file www.vastperformance.com http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B6-S4-Vs-42S8-motor-A6_157185.htm (in reply to junshannon) Post #: 11

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 1/31/2008 11:45:58 PM    junshannon   Posts: 25 Joined: 1/15/2008 Status: offline baskin4.2l...chipping the car is probably third on my list...but if it does get bumped up, did you have to do anything special to get the tuning that you have right now? _____________________________ junshannonaudi's 1995 90sport 1998 528i 2002 A6 4.2l 2004 Ford Ranger (in reply to Baskin 4.2l) Post #: 12

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 2/1/2008 12:15:10 AM    Baskin 4.2l Posts: 342 Joined: 11/2/2006 Status: offline I actually took my car to Vast and they helped me with a complete S8 motor and 6 speed trans swap. So to make the car run properly. They needed to tune it. But with my wife's car I just had them install a chip there was no need to do any work. The Vast tune IMHO is real tuning with Real changes to the feel of the car. Not some placebo kind of power where you are like "I think I feel a difference" chiping the 4.2 makes a difference but how much depends on who you get a chip form _____________________________ Vast performance built 2000 4.2l A6/S8 motor and 6 speed open Intake intake spacers electric fan kit custom VAST file www.vastperformance.com http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B6-S4-Vs-42S8-motor-A6_157185.htm (in reply to junshannon) Post #: 13

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 2/2/2008 2:20:47 AM    junshannon   Posts: 25 Joined: 1/15/2008 Status: offline i have never had the chance to chip any car that i have owned.  i still have my 95 90 sport.  i have kept that pretty stock, except for some suspension and wheel and tire changes. still going strong T 155K miles.  so with chipping this one what do i have to do? do I have to take apart anything and send it off to a shop?  thanks again... _____________________________ junshannonaudi's 1995 90sport 1998 528i 2002 A6 4.2l 2004 Ford Ranger (in reply to Baskin 4.2l) Post #: 14

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 2/2/2008 2:23:44 AM    junshannon   Posts: 25 Joined: 1/15/2008 Status: offline baskin...btw,so who do you recommend for the chip for our 4.2's?  does it make a difference if i have a tiptronic? _____________________________ junshannonaudi's 1995 90sport 1998 528i 2002 A6 4.2l 2004 Ford Ranger (in reply to junshannon) Post #: 15

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 2/2/2008 1:26:37 PM    Baskin 4.2l Posts: 342 Joined: 11/2/2006 Status: offline From the 95 sport you have to the 2000+ Audi you have there is a world of change between the 2 cars. The electrical system ECU and TCU control the entire car and all its functions. The speed it limited the Tq is limited fuel is limited the shifting in the trans is limited all threw the computers. So the 2000+ cars will all have a serious change to them if properly changed and REALY tuned The choice of who you choose to tune the car will be the difference between whether you notice a difference or not. I have been in several cars with so called chips and to me there seemed to be no difference. In the past I don't think the developers of the chips really too time to change the dynamics of the car. They would just throw some timing at it and call it a day. well it takes more than just that to give you real feed back and changes in the car. I have seen this in both the BMW and the Audi N/A chips. When I had Vast chip my car they spent HOURS changing every thing from fuel to timing to removing the Tq limitations speed limit recalibration of the throttle body. I mean we went threw almost every aspect you could on the car. It changed as a complete system not just some little changes. Right now I don't see any other tuning companies trying to help the 4.2. They are all just interested in the easy money from the 2.7T even if you could find a company that made a chip for the 4.2 they did it years ago and then have not made an attempt to bring any other products to market. That shows me any other company is not dedicated to the continued performance of the 4.2 so I would not recommend any one right now other than the companies that have developed parts and are currently developing more for the 4.2.  Vast performance.....they are one of the biggest companies for R&D and real performance they are always looking for 4.2 testers http://www.audiforums.com/m_786407/tm.htm Read the entire post I linked it will help answer some questions (in reply to junshannon) Post #: 16

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 2/5/2008 1:52:28 AM    junshannon   Posts: 25 Joined: 1/15/2008 Status: offline baskin...always, nice info...i gguessi mislead you into thinking that i was trying to do something with the 90...i'll leave it the way it is and hand it down to my son as his first ride (if he wants it)...sad to see it go if he does take it...anyway, after reading our post and the link to justincredible visit to VAST makes me want to just get up and go to VAST...thanks again! _____________________________ junshannonaudi's 1995 90sport 1998 528i 2002 A6 4.2l 2004 Ford Ranger (in reply to Baskin 4.2l) Post #: 17

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 2/5/2008 2:23:47 PM    justincredible   Posts: 73 Joined: 8/10/2007 Status: offline Junshannon, I think the point baskin was trying to make was that nowadays you can't adjust anything with our going into the ECU. Back in the day there was cable throttle now a computer regulates all of the ability to open and close the throttle. The transmitions back in the day were Vac assisted and if you wanted more you would just install a shift kit. even if you tryed to do the shift kit on the tip you would still need to program the trans computer to get the most from it. I have just the TCU file with a small modifyed ECU and the car is much different. Deffinitly worth the trip and the money _____________________________ from detroit muscle to audi hustle from V8 with too much noise to audi with too much room..but still more power Vast performance stage 2 tiptronic file & stage 3 ECU file. with 2 new chips I now have B6 S4 power lets call it B6 S4+power :P (in reply to junshannon) Post #: 18

RE: mods for 02 A6 4.2l - 2/5/2008 11:22:15 PM    junshannon   Posts: 25 Joined: 1/15/2008 Status: offline justincredible, thanks for the info.  i am just trying to get ideas here.  do you mind if i ask for your current set-up? suspension-springs, shocks ,sways, drop; engine- chip, exhaust...etc.  I am not going to track or drag the car.  it's going to be my daily driver, but i still want it to be handling and performing good...thanks again!  _____________________________ junshannonaudi's 1995 90sport 1998 528i 2002 A6 4.2l 2004 Ford Ranger (in reply to justincredible) Post #: 19

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