10K Budget
#3
Melting Slicks
I would not go 800+ rwhp with a stock motor. 700-750rwhp would be completely do-able though. With a good tuner you should be fine. Talk to ECS or A&A. I would get ECS if buying new or if you get a deal on a used kit, get either. You will need a clutch and fuel system also for that power level. If you can do your own install it will be close. Paying somebody to install it, budget for $15k if buying all new stuff. I got a deal on a used T-trim A&A with 103# injectors and external add on fuel system for $4500. Add in the install, new tires, and tuning and I was at $8500 total. I'm only at 578rwhp and need to do a clutch before I can pulley down. That will be another $2500 in parts and labor.
Last edited by jon6.0; 04-23-2013 at 09:19 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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ty for the replys I can go over 10k but would like to stick as close to it as possible and the car is an A6 and I will be using new parts not used.
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Melting Slicks
No way in heck is that possible with an A6. You would need to completely build that trans and I think ECS only builds them in house. Half your budget would be gone with the A6 build. Settle for 600-650rwhp and I say it's possible with $10k. You will still be playing Russian Roulette with your trans though. Make sure you do a real good trans cooler.
#8
Burning Brakes
For that you can do a blower kit, headers, and meth. You could probably see 650rwhp or so with that, but going above that can be risky without building your trans or adding a fuel system which is taking you above 10k for sure...
#10
Melting Slicks
I completely forgot about headers. If you can get E85, you don't need meth. Don't forget to add a wideband. I used the AEM failsafe wideband, which also shows boost.
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Melting Slicks
I have 578rwp and 511tq at 7psi with a stock cam LS3 and it's deceptively fast. Very smooth and before you know it you are at 120mph on the freeway on-ramp.
An ECS blower will make more torque than me due to their restrictor plate use on the inlet. They use a smaller pulley, but the restrictor limits peak boost. Gives you a fat torque curve compared to a centri car with a larger pulley and no restrictor to get the same peak boost.
An ECS blower will make more torque than me due to their restrictor plate use on the inlet. They use a smaller pulley, but the restrictor limits peak boost. Gives you a fat torque curve compared to a centri car with a larger pulley and no restrictor to get the same peak boost.
Last edited by jon6.0; 04-23-2013 at 09:48 PM.
#13
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Base ECS kit installed $ 7800
ECS meth kit installed $ 1000
Headers plus install $ 2300
Used Z06 mufflers $ 500
Fuel system installed $ 1250 (You can do boost a pump but I wouldn't and didn't).
I am willing to guess 675 whp (easy) thru auto.
I have the above on an LS2, made 720/643 through manual transmission and 4.10s. 720 whp is plenty fast. With traction, you are in liter bike territory.
ECS meth kit installed $ 1000
Headers plus install $ 2300
Used Z06 mufflers $ 500
Fuel system installed $ 1250 (You can do boost a pump but I wouldn't and didn't).
I am willing to guess 675 whp (easy) thru auto.
I have the above on an LS2, made 720/643 through manual transmission and 4.10s. 720 whp is plenty fast. With traction, you are in liter bike territory.
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These price are on the low side to include quality install and don't forget a tune. The little things will nickle and dime you to death. You should consider a radiator, injectors, intake, TB, and I recall a meth kit costs more than $1K installed.... etc. You should budget $15K+ to do it right. It cost me more than that to get 678RWHP through a manual. That was on top of the cam, gears, headers (483RWHP) done years ago when it was NA. You got to pay to play!
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#19
Burning Brakes
Make a budget; then double it!!!
I hear you on the "why not" I have both a 600rwhp and a 1000+rwhp car. "both twin turbo cars" the big boy is parked most of the time. Just not that fun to drive on the street. Have you driven a car with this much HP. unless you can budget for that A6 build stick with 580-630rwhp, you will be glad you did. + you can always turn it up later as you build supporting mods. Good luck Brother!
oh, dont buy Z06 mufflers.
I hear you on the "why not" I have both a 600rwhp and a 1000+rwhp car. "both twin turbo cars" the big boy is parked most of the time. Just not that fun to drive on the street. Have you driven a car with this much HP. unless you can budget for that A6 build stick with 580-630rwhp, you will be glad you did. + you can always turn it up later as you build supporting mods. Good luck Brother!
oh, dont buy Z06 mufflers.
#20
Melting Slicks
I have a Z06 axleback. I bought the Pfadt headers for a Z06 and didn't want to use my 2.5" stock axleback. I'm running the flappers open all the time. Small amount of resonance from 1400-1700rpm. I just shift around it for now. I've got a friend I will get the vacuum canister from when I get tired of the resonance.
I have a friend that has a 1000/1000 twin turbo C6. He runs around in low boost and its still ridiculous. Around 750/750 on low.
I have a friend that has a 1000/1000 twin turbo C6. He runs around in low boost and its still ridiculous. Around 750/750 on low.