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Why is the APR stage III turbo upgrade twice as much as the turbo upgrade from awe?

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Old 02-21-2002, 07:53 PM
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Default Why is the APR stage III turbo upgrade twice as much as the turbo upgrade from awe?

Does the APR stage III for 3995.00 include the APR exhaust? Which kit is preferred?
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Look at the power figures and whats included in the kits. Should answer your question.
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Default I think AWE uses a K04. APR does not include exhaust as far as I know.

The K04 maximum power seems to top out at about 240hp... with APR's its about 280.
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Default You are comparing apples to oranges....

APR uses a hybrid ball-bearing turbo, completely reengineered exhaust manifold, new catalytic converter, injectors, FPR and all the necessary hardware to make it work. You can expect 290 - 300 HP from this kit.

AWE uses a K04 that bolts to your factory exhaust manifold and the injectors and FPR. You can expect about 240 HP with this kit.

So, take a closer look at both products and decide which is a better value for you.

BTW... neither kit includes a free-flow exhaust, but one is highly recommended for either kit.


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I thought APR stage III was approx 280HP
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On DBW it is said to get 300HP... but that is just what I've heard.
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That's with the Stage III+ it looks like from their site
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depends on what octane gas you're running.
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Default Why is an A4 twice as much as a Corolla? They seem to have the same things....

engine, body, paint....
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Default they haven't updated the A4 Stage 3 and 3+ stuff in a while...

I believe Ed's old car was making 251 hp at the wheels on 93 octane fuel on their dyno...that is about 300 hp at the crank. I'd say expect about 30 more hp with race fuel and race fuel programming.


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