new to cars audi s4 help
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05-30-2013 | 02:57 AM
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new to cars audi s4 help
Hey I'm new to cars I want to learn a lot about my car. I got a 2004 Audi s4 with the 4.2l v8. but I don't even know what else's under my hood. Anyone that could help me figure out exactly what's done to my car, I hear from a lot of people there is many aftermarket parts. I want to know exactly what has been done. I live in Tacoma Washington and I'm down to meet someone to help me figure this out and also can be texted at 2532285554 if anyone's serious to help me. Thanks for reading this 
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06-03-2013 | 06:50 AM
Welcome to the forums...
I recently purchased an '06 S4 with the same engine, but I knew ahead of time that there is basically no aftermarket performance upgrades for this engine without paying a ton of money. Really, the best thing you can do is open up the exhaust with some piggy pipes, a custom 2.5 inch exhaust and a good tune. I'm leaning towards a tune from JHMotorsports once I get my exhaust installed. Rumor has it, they have the hands down, best tune for the V8 S4 with a 2.5 inch cat-back. They also sell a cat back exhaust made by Fast Intentions, but you'll pay a lot more for that than for a custom job at a reputable exhaust shop. Piggy pipe are when you remove the downpipes and punch out the "pre-cats." It's not quite as good a a new set of 2.5 inch downpipes, but it is way cheaper and still maintains the main catalytic converters. Net gains for all of this is about 30-40 HP.
Before you even think about doing anything, make sure your maintenance is up to date. This weekend I did a tune up with new spark plugs, oil change, air filter, and cleaned the MAF. She really needed it and I'm glad I did it. When you start the car for the first time, you may or may not hear a rattle coming from the engine. If you do hear it, you definitely need an oil change. Audi published a service bulletin that said the chain rattle is normal. Mine went away as soon as I changed the oil. This rattle is from the chain guides/ tensioners from the timing chain that's at the back of the engine. These guides and tensioners are notorious for wearing out, which requires pulling the whole engine to fix... parts alone about about $2-3K. Have the work done at a shop, and you're looking upwards of $10K. Use a good 5W-40 full synthetic oil, it takes 9.5 quarts, and make sure you check the oil every time you stop for gas. Proper oil level and a good quality oil are the key to preserving the chain guides and tensioners. I use Castrol Edge (Syntec).
If you can't do your own wrenching, you will be paying big big bucks to have it done. Good luck, and enjoy the new ride.
I recently purchased an '06 S4 with the same engine, but I knew ahead of time that there is basically no aftermarket performance upgrades for this engine without paying a ton of money. Really, the best thing you can do is open up the exhaust with some piggy pipes, a custom 2.5 inch exhaust and a good tune. I'm leaning towards a tune from JHMotorsports once I get my exhaust installed. Rumor has it, they have the hands down, best tune for the V8 S4 with a 2.5 inch cat-back. They also sell a cat back exhaust made by Fast Intentions, but you'll pay a lot more for that than for a custom job at a reputable exhaust shop. Piggy pipe are when you remove the downpipes and punch out the "pre-cats." It's not quite as good a a new set of 2.5 inch downpipes, but it is way cheaper and still maintains the main catalytic converters. Net gains for all of this is about 30-40 HP.
Before you even think about doing anything, make sure your maintenance is up to date. This weekend I did a tune up with new spark plugs, oil change, air filter, and cleaned the MAF. She really needed it and I'm glad I did it. When you start the car for the first time, you may or may not hear a rattle coming from the engine. If you do hear it, you definitely need an oil change. Audi published a service bulletin that said the chain rattle is normal. Mine went away as soon as I changed the oil. This rattle is from the chain guides/ tensioners from the timing chain that's at the back of the engine. These guides and tensioners are notorious for wearing out, which requires pulling the whole engine to fix... parts alone about about $2-3K. Have the work done at a shop, and you're looking upwards of $10K. Use a good 5W-40 full synthetic oil, it takes 9.5 quarts, and make sure you check the oil every time you stop for gas. Proper oil level and a good quality oil are the key to preserving the chain guides and tensioners. I use Castrol Edge (Syntec).
If you can't do your own wrenching, you will be paying big big bucks to have it done. Good luck, and enjoy the new ride.
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