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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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Anyone using a chip on an A6
19999 A6 quattro 2.8
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 10:36 AM
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I don't know of anyone using one on the 2.8. I have a '98 2.8 and did research on this and found out that for the $300-$400 cost of the chip, you only get about 10hp! It's not worth it for the potential problems that you may get from it. The tip tranny chip might be worth the $250. I'm debating this one.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 10:44 AM
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MikeTF,

Keller is exactly right - I have a 1999 A6 and was all Gung-Ho on getting a chip - but after I researched it - the best chip I found offered 11 HP increase(99% of the others offered only 8 to 9 HP) and around 4 to 6 MPG increase - not worth the $400 pricetag they were asking.

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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 10:53 AM
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Default Max gain is with the AMS/Abt chip. 17hp. Cost $325

To get the most from it, you should upgrade the rear exhaust ( full exhaust not required ).

AMS 1-310-763-8000
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 12:19 PM
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Default Re: Max gain is with the AMS/Abt chip. 17hp. Cost $325

So with maybe a Magnaflow muffler and stock resonator you can get around 15-17 hp increase?
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Default Yup. You don't want to open up the front end of the exhaust too much, or you'll kill the bottom end

torque.
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