97' Auto VR6

[Bug_racer]

Why is it someone comes on here and posts about wanting to get more power and it turns into another lowering thread ?

For $2k you can do cams . chip and cat back exhaust
For about $3500 you could have a stage 1 turbo kit . Id say this would be about the limit for a stock auto , you will probably need to run an oil cooler as well to be safe .

Suspension isnt the be all and end all . Courtneys VR6 runs stock suspension and it seems fine , lowering with incorrect springs / shock or cheap coilovers just ruins the ride and stresses the chassis on the car .

[dark]

Out of interest, what are the power gains for cam, cat back, Chip (i had heard chipping a vr6 was a waste of time - but would like to hear the real deal from an expert.)
Also whats the power gain from a stage 1 turbo kit over stock?
Lets steer this back to power mods as I guess thats what he was most interested in doing!

[Bug_racer]

Out of interest, what are the power gains for cam, cat back, Chip (i had heard chipping a vr6 was a waste of time - but would like to hear the real deal from an expert.)
Also whats the power gain from a stage 1 turbo kit over stock?
Lets steer this back to power mods as I guess thats what he was most interested in doing!

About 10-15kw . There is more to be gained with larger cams but you start loosing driveability
Id say 50-80kw gain , will find out soon enough and post results
VR6 stock power atws seems to vary greatly so its hard to really put into perspective the real gain from a base . Turbo cars dont seem to suffer the same inconsistancies ???

[Defaultuser0520]

"For $2k you can do cams . chip and cat back exhaust "

I understand the gains from cams and exhaust, but thought the chip was of not much benefit in these cars??

[Bug_racer]

"For $2k you can do cams . chip and cat back exhaust "

I understand the gains from cams and exhaust, but thought the chip was of not much benefit in these cars??

Older ecus should be re-tuned to get the most benefit from the hardware fitted . The chip itself has only minor gains with no hardware mods .

[dark]

cheers for the info - I had wondered about consistency in the vr6 as it seems to vary from one guy to the next!