12 bolt time?

**UKXK189** · 07-19-2007, 12:28 PM

So, in a little over a week, I am taking my car into the shop, and after all is said and done, I will be seeing about 450 rwhp on my '01 A4 T/A. Will I be ok with the stock rear, or am I going to be looking at needing a 12 bolt in the near future.

**splitfinger09** · 07-19-2007, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by UKXK189

So, in a little over a week, I am taking my car into the shop, and after all is said and done, I will be seeing about 450 rwhp on my '01 A4 T/A. Will I be ok with the stock rear, or am I going to be looking at needing a 12 bolt in the near future.

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17424

**INMY01TA** · 07-20-2007, 06:55 PM

You're supposed to build up the drivetrain before the horsepower. Good luck.

**DanWS6** · 07-22-2007, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by INMY01TA

You're supposed to build up the drivetrain before the horsepower. Good luck.

But that's no fun.

I'm pushing 470rwhp on my stock 10 bolt. Haven't done any hard launches with it though.

**INMY01TA** · 07-22-2007, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by DanWS6

But that's no fun.

I'm pushing 470rwhp on my stock 10 bolt. Haven't done any hard launches with it though.

What's funnier is watching guys with head/cam kits at the track run 12s cause they cant launch.

**Anthracis** · 07-22-2007, 09:29 AM

Yeah, you want a Ford 9" its comparable in cost and is better than the 12 bolt in my opinion. You will break the stocker sooner or later. Why not sell it while its good and get some money to get other mods?

**DanWS6** · 07-22-2007, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by INMY01TA

What's funnier is watching guys with head/cam kits at the track run 12s cause they cant launch.

I'm hoping for 12s this year. Ran a 13.06 last year on street tires.

**98tadriver** · 07-22-2007, 12:30 PM

the 12 bolt is definately a good idea.

I have one and it's nice not having to worry about the rear breaking at the track !

**Anthracis** · 07-22-2007, 02:47 PM

Then it will be time to mod the tranny.

**98tadriver** · 07-22-2007, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by Anthracis

Then it will be time to mod the tranny.

yep! thats my next mod lol. there will always be a weak link somewhere i suppose

**allbaugh_04** · 08-02-2007, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Anthracis

Yeah, you want a Ford 9" its comparable in cost and is better than the 12 bolt in my opinion. You will break the stocker sooner or later. Why not sell it while its good and get some money to get other mods?

So how much can you get if you sell it?