will S4 or A6 2.7T tip hold up and not die?

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Sep 21, 2001 | 05:42 AM

NYCAudiFiend

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will S4 or A6 2.7T tip hold up and not die?

Hello...
if i did:
S4 stage 2 ECU chip
downpipes with highflow cats (so that i can pass emissions)
3" cat-back
Tip Chip

will the Tiptronic tranny hold up?

Sep 21, 2001 | 06:05 AM

brian 4.2

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Hmmm.... I think you pay your money and take your chances.

There are many chipped cars here. Driving style and other factors will determine longevity.

Sep 21, 2001 | 06:41 AM

Potomac-Greg

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Not enough info/history to conclude yet.

I think we have some evidence from this and the S4 list that chipped cars are OK at roughly the 35000 mile mark. It's hard to tell what the chip will do, but you should assume any warranty is void (it may not be -- but assume it is for purposes of your decision).

Perhaps AudiWorld should create a forum specifically for Chippers and Wannabe Chippers where we can aggregate experiences from people who have done this mod to the 2.7 and 1.8.

Sep 21, 2001 | 06:47 AM

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Question would be - how will you drive it?

Normal driving with just a bit of a heavy foot... or will you be going all out drag racing, doing boost launches. The latter probably able to do damage to the tranny even without the added power if done enough times. With only downpipes and highflow exhaust and I am assuming an intake that can match the flow of the exhuast your first problem may be boost control, not the tranny. Having said that are you sure you want to try and get such a heavy car to move so fast. I use both GIAC chips in my A6 2.7T and love them but I really can't see spending much more on trying to get this tub moving. Want to go fast for much cheaper with similar mods - get a WRX. I am.

Sep 21, 2001 | 07:07 AM

Capt Ron

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I agree. Better to reduce weight . Make tranny last even longer

Sep 21, 2001 | 04:12 PM

captainbilly

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As a phyicist I can't see how reducing weight will help.

Torque is torque. Reducing weight will cause the same torque to accelerate the car faster but it won't reduce the stress on the tranny. Now if you use less power because the car is lighter and you are satisfied with less than full power, that might make a difference.