[BiturboS4] TBB questions

[Adam Schwartz]

Thanks all for the comments. I have ordered an AMS Kevlar wrapped TBB.

 From all the people I talked to, I have heard there is little if any
performance increase to the APR bi-pipe, AND there are also some
fitment problems that I have heard about for year 2000 cars. Not sure
of any of the details on that. The final decision was made when my
local APR dealer didnt recommend it for me, said the samco or the AMS
would be just fine for my application. AND - APR was back ordered on
the bi-pipe anyway.

So, my AMS TBB should be here on Thursday. I'll let you know...

A side note... I saw a guy with some K04's on ebay..... if anyone is
interested....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=33742&item=2431121048


I was even thinking about getting them.. but... I think it looks like
too much work for my daily driver...

Cheers,

Adam



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>My (non chipped) Y2k S4 blew 2 TBBs be4 I replaced the stock unit
>with a SAMCO TBB. I did the install myself in about 20-25 minutes (u
>have to remove the DV valves etc.). The SAMCO TBB cost me $55 (USD).
>MTM also sells a stock TBB replacement.
>
>If you haven't done so - make sure that upgrade your DVs - very
>important on a chipped car. I did - Stratmosphere DVs - again u can
>do it yourself. I would not pay dealer prices to replace DVs and a
>TBB.
>
>In my opinion, the APR bi-pipe is overkill. Take those $$$ and
>purchase the APR boost gauge - if u don't already have one. That's
>what u really need on a chipped (or non-chipped) S4. Again, u can
>install a boost gauge yourself - just kinda time consuming - but the
>instructions are on the APR web site.
>
>Anyone who can replace a battery or change spark plugs can install a
>boost gauge, TBB, or DV valves.
>
>jy
>
>00 Imola S4 Tip (APR Boost Gauge/Stratmosphere DVs/SAMCO TBB/SPP Tip
>Mod/MoMMo Brake & Gas Pedal - not yet chipped)
>
>86 951 Porsche (too many mods to list - yes, it's chipped - KoKeln)
>
>Adam Schwartz <adam.schwartz at rcn.com> wrote:
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>Hello all been a while since I have made a post!
>
>So my 2000 S4 just blew a throttle body boot. I understand this is very
>common, especially for chipped cars... which mine is.
>
>My question to you...
>
>How much did it cost to have your TBB replaced at the dealer?
>
>For those of you who have gone with after market parts.. which one did
>you choose, and how is it? Do you noticed better performance than stock?
>
>I am looking at the APR biPipe, but I wonder if its worth the cost.
>
>My car has made it to 65k - has been chipped for 20k miles.
>
>thanks,
>
>Adam
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