GIAC Tiptronic Chip
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GIAC Tiptronic Chip
Alright, I'm on a quest for some relatively inexpensive (less than $500) upgrades for a 98 2.8 w/ Tiptronic. I know, I know, not going to get the same kind of performance as I could with the 1.8, but a decent 1.8 was tough to find. Anyway, I went on Awe-Tuning's website and they sell a GIAC chip that reduces tranny shifting speed from 1 second to 0.2 seconds for $250. Would this be something worth looking in to? Also, has anyone ever put a K04 or something similar on a 2.8? Is the manifold relatively the same as the 2.7T from an A6? I'm new to Audis and I'm not really sure what my 2.8 is capable of, so all suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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RE: GIAC Tiptronic Chip
Theres no real point to a tip chip unless you have a 1.8t chipped ecu. Its meant to reduce the natural slipping that happens during high torque gear shifts with a chip or beefy turbo, or both. I think all it will do for your car is make it shift harder/faster. No REAL gains. I could be way off, but this is what I understand the tip chip is meant for.
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Alright, I'm on a quest for some relatively inexpensive (less than $500) upgrades for a 98 2.8 w/ Tiptronic. I know, I know, not going to get the same kind of performance as I could with the 1.8, but a decent 1.8 was tough to find. Anyway, I went on Awe-Tuning's website and they sell a GIAC chip that reduces tranny shifting speed from 1 second to 0.2 seconds for $250. Would this be something worth looking in to? Also, has anyone ever put a K04 or something similar on a 2.8? Is the manifold relatively the same as the 2.7T from an A6? I'm new to Audis and I'm not really sure what my 2.8 is capable of, so all suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
Alright, I'm on a quest for some relatively inexpensive (less than $500) upgrades for a 98 2.8 w/ Tiptronic. I know, I know, not going to get the same kind of performance as I could with the 1.8, but a decent 1.8 was tough to find. Anyway, I went on Awe-Tuning's website and they sell a GIAC chip that reduces tranny shifting speed from 1 second to 0.2 seconds for $250. Would this be something worth looking in to? Also, has anyone ever put a K04 or something similar on a 2.8? Is the manifold relatively the same as the 2.7T from an A6? I'm new to Audis and I'm not really sure what my 2.8 is capable of, so all suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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RE: GIAC Tiptronic Chip
Sounds like you're right, I was reading a little more about it, seems like it makes smoother/faster shifts, not a real gain. As far as turbos go, haven't found anything that will bolt up, but I did find this nice supercharger for my 2.8 A4, kinda spendy but it pounds the pavement pretty hard. http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...oducts_id/5023
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RE: GIAC Tiptronic Chip
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Sounds like you're right, I was reading a little more about it, seems like it makes smoother/faster shifts, not a real gain. As far as turbos go, haven't found anything that will bolt up, but I did find this nice supercharger for my 2.8 A4, kinda spendy but it pounds the pavement pretty hard. http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...oducts_id/5023
Sounds like you're right, I was reading a little more about it, seems like it makes smoother/faster shifts, not a real gain. As far as turbos go, haven't found anything that will bolt up, but I did find this nice supercharger for my 2.8 A4, kinda spendy but it pounds the pavement pretty hard. http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...oducts_id/5023
But Im not sure about the tip trans with a S/C ..
