Does anyone thing its worth paying around $600 for a chip for the 3.0 which will increase HP by around 15 HP? Considering there isn't much that can be done for this engine without out paying insane money...

 

Thats actually pretty cheap for horsepower, but it wont make a lot of difference.

 

as in not that noticeable? because already I have slapped on a cone filter once and took it off. It honestly felt like it made the car slower in my opinion.

 

Yeah, you can feel 15 hp, but I dont think it will change enough to be worth 600. Is there another stage of the chip that allows for injector upgrade for more power? Do you have a link for the chip?

 

Also, is that HP claim at the wheels? The neuspeed chip only claims 5-6 whp. I would be surprised if they left that much horsepower to be gained.

 

Here is the link for the chip http://www.powerchipgroup.com/produc...2004&make=Audi

 

it says mine can get 24 hp at he crank and 20 ft lb torque, for $490. doesnt sound too bad to me. but how are the reviews?

 

You're probably not going to get 15hp, but you will feel a difference. I chipped my 3.0 with the chip from GIAC and loved it. It's going to make the most difference when done with intake and exhaust. You'll definitely notice more torque and better throttle response.

And as far as your intake is concerned, you'll get your best dyno gains from just putting in a k&n panel filter. Just $30 for more power. Definitely worth it.

 

The best you are going to get is around 10hp with a decent chip, if you put in a 2.5" exhaust system you can bump that number up to around 18hp which is about the best you can do with a 3.0L without a supercharger. But hey 18hp makes it close to the B5 S4 so its worth it in my opinion.

P.S. Cone filters increases the amount of airflow into the intake, but if its not sucking in cold air (exposed) then you are actually losing horsepower because hot air is harder to compress in the combustion chamber. Dropping a K&N filter into the stock air box is the best thing you can do for the intake.