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400bhp + ??
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:05 am
by linkman72
Well I have spoken to a few engine builders and no one seems willing to do a stroker kit, there was mention of shallow pistons as standard etc etc but unless I will take a risk of my engine getting lunched with no guarantee I have hit a bit of a wall
So my plans are as follows
Milltek non res
tubular manifolds and de cat / sports cats
Intake manifold ( are JHM the only option or can anyone suggest a british company that will work mine ?? )
and a remap
I am presuming that should do it ?
Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:21 am
by BlingBling
Supercharger?
Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 6:27 am
by linkman72
I do want to use forced induction at some stage but they dont half make some noise !!, I have been eyeying up superchargers on fleecebay but I think it would need to be a kit on account of Audi giving their engineers mind warping substances before they started giggling and put the engine in backwards !?!?.
I am getting the milltek fitted next month then the sports cats / de cat in december ( pay day upgrading dont ya know )
The exhaust manifold will get done in the new year but like I said above I am not sure about ordering an intake from the U.S 'cos everytime I order something from 'dumbf#ckistan' I get violated on imports duties etc etc ( cheers Cameron you rabi )
I have called a couple of people regarding working the inlet but no one seems to have done one yet ( surely this can't be the case one of you guys must have had it done by now ? )
I did however get an offer of a completely re-cast intake at £2k

Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:44 pm
by MaLicE
has anyone tried cams yet?
Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:29 pm
by BlingBling
linkman72 wrote:I do want to use forced induction at some stage but they dont half make some noise !!, I have been eyeying up superchargers on fleecebay but I think it would need to be a kit on account of Audi giving their engineers mind warping substances before they started giggling and put the engine in backwards !?!?.
I am getting the milltek fitted next month then the sports cats / de cat in december ( pay day upgrading dont ya know )
The exhaust manifold will get done in the new year but like I said above I am not sure about ordering an intake from the U.S 'cos everytime I order something from 'dumbf#ckistan' I get violated on imports duties etc etc ( cheers Cameron you rabi )
I have called a couple of people regarding working the inlet but no one seems to have done one yet ( surely this can't be the case one of you guys must have had it done by now ? )
I did however get an offer of a completely re-cast intake at £2k

If you know your way around a dremel you could do the intake yourself. Someone in the RS4 B7 section attempted and successfully modified their manifold inlet trumpets
Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:45 pm
by linkman72
I have done this previously with a 4 cylinder but not so confident with this one !!
Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 3:14 pm
by BlingBling
Another option is nitro. Systems have been installed successfully on our V8.
Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:16 am
by linkman72
I do like the sound of NOS but the missus would take some more persuading !. However as I understand it most Insurers won't cover NOS on a policy ( I am insured direct with Audi who seem very strict on mods ).
I have a friend who runs it but his policy states it must be disconnected for the road ( which he doesnt obviously ) but as I explained to him, if he crashes and gets f##ked up and cant removed the pipework before the car is inspected he is knackered well and truly !.
Once my policy has ended with Audi I may try n gets some quotes with a progressive system fitted but I would have to get the motor inspected first 'cos I have seen melted metal before and it aint nice
What are the recommended jets for NOS 75-100 bhp ?
Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:54 am
by Nobby
Cams and throttle bodies (preferably sticking out the bonnet)

Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:00 am
by linkman72
I have looked at bogg bros throttle body conversions but as you say would need a hole in the bonnet

Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 2:26 pm
by spikeyboy101
You may struggle to get to 400bhp or higher without going Forced Induction or spending serious money.
I had my B6 S4 modded as far as sensible money could take it: Milly Sports Cats and Cat Back, K&N Air Filter, Stage 2 remap.
On the Dyno this put out 385bhp.
Manifold may get you the extra 15bhp to reach 400bhp - but still think you will be a bit shy (i would guess 395bhp)
Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:43 pm
by MikeFish
spikeyboy101 wrote:
On the Dyno this put out 385bhp.
This is more than most standard coked up RS4s are putting out.
After exhaust, Revolution carbon air intake with Pipercross cone filter, gutted pre-cats and cold air feed mine was putting out 390ps. Only after a remap did it make 403ps. I'm guessing before the mods it must have been in the 370's.
Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:03 am
by linkman72
Thanks mike that sounds about right, I intend to add the manifold and reworked intake to that lot so should be well in excess of 400bhp. I wont get there until the summer but one bit at a time

Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:10 pm
by spikeyboy101
Indeed - which is why the B6 S4 is so under rated, although my RS4 on the dyno was putting out 431 bhp.
On an aside note they guy I sold my S4 to is probs going to sell it as he needs to save up for a house move.
Re: 400bhp + ??
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:12 pm
by MikeFish
Decoked and modded?