TaroBaapG35
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- Jay
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- 18' Audi S4, '22 M3 LR
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Now we're talking! Looks like pretty decent gains for a tune. Traction is the main issue with the Challenger as well. You almost have to put bigger wheels and tires on to get the most out of it unless you get the WB trim. I guess my main concern now is how good the trans is going to be and the fact there is almost no sound from the stock exhaust. Even aftermarket exhaust and straight pipes don't sound that good when you are used to a V8. I don't know if its just me, but the Supra seems to sound much better at least stock form. But then again we are not sure what the Z is going to sound like for sure yet. BTW, how does the torque delivery in these motors feel after a tune (I'm used to NA 5.0 most recently and turbo 4's before that) and what about ballpark cost for a tune and maybe some exhaust work?
Going from a V8 to V6/I6, many don't like it. I personally like the V6/I6 sounds better than the V8's, both on Nissan/Infiniti and Audi/BMW. The 6MT should handle the added power well seeing as how the VR30 conversions done by Z1, MA and others are using the Stock 6MT trans from the 370, probably just modifying a few things. The supra, is a BMW at heart, so the tuning for the sound with the pops and bangs are just how straight-6 BMWs sound in general (look up M340I exhaust sounds on YT). Torque delivery is insane on the turbo cars, there is lots of lag in higher gears and low rpms (obviously), but in general, in gears 1-5 for me on my car, the torque is ridiculous, and it'll get even better with a tune since the timing/turbo psi will be changed. Tune + Exhaust, you're looking at $3k for high quality exhaust like Fast Intentions or HKS/ARK. And they are 100% worth it. I am def going with Fast Intentions again since I loved the sound/configuration I had on my 370z previously.