A newbie question about Audi A6 with the V8

[Randall C. Markarian]

> Heya!
> I have one of the new A6 4.2 V8s, and I've been trying to find out
> how to increase performance, get that 300hp up closer to 400 :-), but I'm
> not having much luck finding tuning\performance data. Should I be looking
> for A8 info or something?
> 
> regards,
> stu.

Stu,

Since I have experience with the older V8 and have tried many ways to
increase the hp, I think that you will find your options limited and what
options there are very expensive.  And they will void your warranty.  The
turbo cars are much more easily modified.  Also, in my most recent attempts
to gain power on my Mercedes C43(also a V8 engine), I spoke with Renntech in
FL and they want $5,000 to make modification that would up the hp merely 50.
That is a lot of money for that little gain.  I would expect Audi V8 mods to
be along those lines.  Good Luck,

Randall Markarian

1990 Audi V8 Quattro
1996 Mercedes E320
1998 Mercedes C43 AMG