Audi A4 3.0 performance primer.

Its been asked a few times so I thought I would list what we have an my thoughts.

Having tested the ECU and TCU tunes from JHM I would say thats the must start after making sure your maintenance stuff is up to speed

What is the order on how to add parts to make our 3.0s fast.

To start maintenance

To start make sure to update This is the first thing then “” “”
your coil packs.
check and update your spark plugs
Your fuel filter
Check all your vac lines. Its a mess but you will find several that are cracked or bad

Then Performance
The JHM tune. Start there even if your car is stock or modified it wakes up the car like no other tune.
If you have a Autobot get the JHM TCU file. You will be shocked at how much better it is then stock
The Catless or Hogpipes get that cat out of there. BIG gains to be had there next.
The Catback. No sense in doing this before the Dps the cats are so restrictive it would be pointless
Intake spacers are a good idea to help keep the incoming air temps in check

Right now we know this combination is good enough to put some good distance between you and the best running Stage 2++ 1.8T cars. This combination adds a real night and day difference to the car.

NON proven 3.0 parts but performance parts that are in the works or are coming

L/W rims. Always a big hit and they really help the acceleration
L/W Rotors. I have yet to find any but JHM said they have a solution coming so IM looking for that.
Remove the spare tire. I would put the tire back in on long trips but the 50some lbs it weighs enough to impact fuel consumption and performance

We can always add to this list when things come out.

Great post. Preparing your car for mods is the most important mod you can do!

I just bought the the fuel filter and noticed that I need four aluminum washers that need to be replaced. Does any one know the part number of the washers?

Take a pic of them if you can. I don’t remember seeing that.

just wanted to bump this thread. From what we have seen so far the forumla of proof has the JHM tune being the first real eye opening for power after doing your mailntence