RS6 C6 Modifications
Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:44 am
Hello Forum Members,
New to the Forum, and very impressed by the knowledge, people's willingness to share/help, and overall content! Great stuff!
I'm a new RS6 C6 owner (2008, 52kms), and as always fighting the urge to enter the "modified" category... but failing at this. I have been through the Forum details at length and worked up my intended modifications based on a few limitations... these being a) I am not based in Europe and unfortunately can't use the huge expereince of MTM or MRC type Tuners and b) Being on the other side of the world often means a complicated supply chain of highly regarded specialized parts and expereinced mechanics on RS6's.
My car is currently in New Zealand, and I am ready to start a modification session once I can finally decide on my list. Proposed modifications are as follows, with a couple of questions. Any input to these would be greatly appreciated...
1. Complete Service, oil change, new plugs etc - Completed and in "Tip-Top" shape.
2. Replace Air Filters with BMC Hig-flow Items - Parts recieved and pending installation.
3. Replace Secondary Cat's with straight through/X section - Whats the best option here for a drop in replacement? Im not changing the full exhaust, just the secondary Cat removal.
4. I have noted a few comments on failing Diverter valves (Blow-off Valves) - Can anyone advise on their expereince on these after a remap? Are they prone to failure? What are some reputable replacement options? Forge?
5. Remap ECU - Unfortunately, due to location, I am going to have to work with a Dyno Tuner based off a standard Stage One Tune and then perfect from there. No serious expereince in the area.
Im hoping for anywhere between 650 - 700hp, and just looking for something a little more aggressive than stock. Unfortunately, I have not found anyone in NZ offering a Gearbox remap... Has anyone found a DIY option through hand controller or similar?
Any help on these would be greatly appreciated...
Thanks
New to the Forum, and very impressed by the knowledge, people's willingness to share/help, and overall content! Great stuff!
I'm a new RS6 C6 owner (2008, 52kms), and as always fighting the urge to enter the "modified" category... but failing at this. I have been through the Forum details at length and worked up my intended modifications based on a few limitations... these being a) I am not based in Europe and unfortunately can't use the huge expereince of MTM or MRC type Tuners and b) Being on the other side of the world often means a complicated supply chain of highly regarded specialized parts and expereinced mechanics on RS6's.
My car is currently in New Zealand, and I am ready to start a modification session once I can finally decide on my list. Proposed modifications are as follows, with a couple of questions. Any input to these would be greatly appreciated...
1. Complete Service, oil change, new plugs etc - Completed and in "Tip-Top" shape.
2. Replace Air Filters with BMC Hig-flow Items - Parts recieved and pending installation.
3. Replace Secondary Cat's with straight through/X section - Whats the best option here for a drop in replacement? Im not changing the full exhaust, just the secondary Cat removal.
4. I have noted a few comments on failing Diverter valves (Blow-off Valves) - Can anyone advise on their expereince on these after a remap? Are they prone to failure? What are some reputable replacement options? Forge?
5. Remap ECU - Unfortunately, due to location, I am going to have to work with a Dyno Tuner based off a standard Stage One Tune and then perfect from there. No serious expereince in the area.
Im hoping for anywhere between 650 - 700hp, and just looking for something a little more aggressive than stock. Unfortunately, I have not found anyone in NZ offering a Gearbox remap... Has anyone found a DIY option through hand controller or similar?
Any help on these would be greatly appreciated...
Thanks