Tuning a 2003 RS6
#1
Tuning a 2003 RS6
Apologies if this has been covered before, I've searched the forums, and didn't find anything too helpful.
I am considering purchasing a 2003 Audi RS6, and would like to know what (if any) options are available for tuning it to increase the vehicle's HP. I have about $60k to spend on the car + tuning, so that leaves $20-$30k depending on how much the car ends up costing.
I'm looking to get an AWD luxury car (or SUV) that has a biggish back seat and excellent straight line speed. I'd have likely bought a CTS-V already, but they're RWD only. Stock, the '03 RS6 is clear of everything else in my price range by 10%+. But I'll be checking into tuning options for some of its competitors, so of course it's only fair to do the same for the RS6.
Thanks in advance for any help.
I am considering purchasing a 2003 Audi RS6, and would like to know what (if any) options are available for tuning it to increase the vehicle's HP. I have about $60k to spend on the car + tuning, so that leaves $20-$30k depending on how much the car ends up costing.
I'm looking to get an AWD luxury car (or SUV) that has a biggish back seat and excellent straight line speed. I'd have likely bought a CTS-V already, but they're RWD only. Stock, the '03 RS6 is clear of everything else in my price range by 10%+. But I'll be checking into tuning options for some of its competitors, so of course it's only fair to do the same for the RS6.
Thanks in advance for any help.
#2
Not many of us are in a position to afford an RS, so the traffic here in the RS forums is kind of slow. I'm sure some of the gurus would be able to help you out though, assuming they find this thread.
IIRC the RS6 is the 4.2L V8 with twin turbo? Probably already has a ton of power. If you are looking for a good daily driver, you can probably get it chipped for under $1K and have more than enough power on tap. Maybe some bigger DPs and a tuned exhaust...
What kind of power are you looking for? What will you be using the car for?
IIRC the RS6 is the 4.2L V8 with twin turbo? Probably already has a ton of power. If you are looking for a good daily driver, you can probably get it chipped for under $1K and have more than enough power on tap. Maybe some bigger DPs and a tuned exhaust...
What kind of power are you looking for? What will you be using the car for?
#3
IIRC the RS6 is the 4.2L V8 with twin turbo? Probably already has a ton of power. If you are looking for a good daily driver, you can probably get it chipped for under $1K and have more than enough power on tap. Maybe some bigger DPs and a tuned exhaust...
What kind of power are you looking for? What will you be using the car for?
What kind of power are you looking for? What will you be using the car for?
It appears that if I were to chip it, I may have to beef up the tranny as well.
In fact, the RS6's one performance weakness comes from a sense of Audi's normally robust five-speed autobox feeling challenged to accurately put all that twist to the pavement. Get on the gas quickly after having backed off and the subsequent downshift is anything but smooth. Those thinking of hot-rodding an RS6 with an aftermarket "chip" will have to be mindful of the tranny's limitations.
I have no idea how much it would cost, or if it's even doable to beef up the transmission in the car. I would guess this would apply to any HP upgrade? Whether it be from DPs or tuning the exhaust? Unfortunately I'm a total newb at this stuff, but after seeing what can be done so economically to Evos and STis (both of which have backseats that are too small for my purposes) I definitely feel obligated to explore this option for cars I am considering.
#4
as far as i know... and i am not rs guru either.... but i would have to agree w/ beau on the tuning and d/p's exhaust and that kind of stuff to open the car up
there are 2.7t guys that are running "stage 2 +/-" cars with factory trans'..... i wouldn't think you would have to upgrade the trans till you go bigger turbo....
now with that being said... a z06 is 500bhp right? you are saying that a rs6 is 450bhp... so a tune and open up the exhaust and you will have the same or more bhp than a vet... i would actually bet that the rs6 would be more fun to drive than the zo6 w/ or w/o the tune and other stuff
but if you want the rs gurus, your best bet is to go over to audizine or possibly quattroworld or vortex.... there might be guys here with rs cars, but your main stay of guys here i would say have the lower model a cars or s cars..... where as az has plethora of rs guys
there are 2.7t guys that are running "stage 2 +/-" cars with factory trans'..... i wouldn't think you would have to upgrade the trans till you go bigger turbo....
now with that being said... a z06 is 500bhp right? you are saying that a rs6 is 450bhp... so a tune and open up the exhaust and you will have the same or more bhp than a vet... i would actually bet that the rs6 would be more fun to drive than the zo6 w/ or w/o the tune and other stuff
but if you want the rs gurus, your best bet is to go over to audizine or possibly quattroworld or vortex.... there might be guys here with rs cars, but your main stay of guys here i would say have the lower model a cars or s cars..... where as az has plethora of rs guys
#5
as far as i know... and i am not rs guru either.... but i would have to agree w/ beau on the tuning and d/p's exhaust and that kind of stuff to open the car up
there are 2.7t guys that are running "stage 2 +/-" cars with factory trans'..... i wouldn't think you would have to upgrade the trans till you go bigger turbo....
there are 2.7t guys that are running "stage 2 +/-" cars with factory trans'..... i wouldn't think you would have to upgrade the trans till you go bigger turbo....
but if you want the rs gurus, your best bet is to go over to audizine or possibly quattroworld or vortex.... there might be guys here with rs cars, but your main stay of guys here i would say have the lower model a cars or s cars..... where as az has plethora of rs guys
#6
I'm sure you could also look into bigger turbos, improved intercooler...
When (if) you get this project going, please keep us informed over here. Who knows, you may end up being our RS guru here on audiforums.
When (if) you get this project going, please keep us informed over here. Who knows, you may end up being our RS guru here on audiforums.
#7
In case you haven't found it yet......
The best information for the 2003/2004 RS6 is here:http://www.rs6.com/forum.php Enjoy! Good luck with your purchase, regards, paul
#8
And I doubt I'll ever reach expert status, but if I can escape something best described as "functionally retarded" then I'll be happy.
#9
The best information for the 2003/2004 RS6 is here:http://www.rs6.com/forum.php Enjoy! Good luck with your purchase, regards, paul
Totally obvious URL, should have thought to try it.