Parts
Intake pipe, K&N filter, silicon reducer
Tools
T20, flathead screwdriver, 10mm socket and box wrench, ratchet and extension, pliers
Installation time
30 minutes
Notes: The bolt that mounts the intake to the side of the motor is a little tricky, but-as always-patience is the key
Conclusion
By installing the injectors, fuel pump and intake, the car is transformed once more, with all the gains where they are most wanted, especially with the DSG. During a flat-out acceleration run, the transmission drops the revs perfectly as it shifts, enabling the driver to take full advantage of the power curve.
*AWE K04 kit /AWE fueling kit/VF Engineering intake/GIACFlashloader/K04 race program/100-octanePeak wheel-hp: 279 @ 5600 rpm
Peak wheel-torque (lb-ft): 277 @ 4800 rpm
GIAC Flashloader Hand-heldFeatures
*Easy switching between factory software and up to four additional programming options
*Kill option makes the car inoperable,br>*Valet option puts the car in a significantly detuned state
Pros
*Easy to use-with the push of a button, the LED illuminates the current program setting, thereby reducing confusion
*Allows the driver to get the full benefit of race fuels; without a program designed for higher octanes, that fuel is pretty much wasted
*Kill and Valet options help to stop others exploiting all that power
Cons
*All the bells and whistles add up to a nice chunk of change
Price
GIAC Flashloader Hand-held: $150Flashloader Race Gas Performance Program: $100*Flashloader Security Kill Program: $50*Flashloader Valet Program: $50*Only useful for owners of the AWE K04 kit
Installation time
Approximately 1 hour
Notes: The GIAC Flashloader Hand-held is a brilliant piece of technology allowing consumers to customize options to suit. The Kill feature alone is worth every penny, especially when it prevents drunken roommates from taking a joyride when the owner is out of town.
Contacts AWE Tuning 888.565.2257...
Contacts
AWE Tuning
888.565.2257
www.awe-tuning.com
Rockett Brand
800.345.0076
www.rockettbrand.com
Rockett Brand 100-Octane Race FuelFacts
*Street-legal 100-octane for street and track use*Formulated with power-enhancing oxygenates
Pros*Prevents excess timing retard
*Helps maintain power in extreme temperatures
Conclusion
The combination of the GIAC Flashloader Handheld and optional K04 race program is the perfect solution. It allows the car to be driven normally during the mundane work week. When the itch for more power arises, the driver can fill up on some 100-octane, push a button and get an instant 32 hp and 27 lb-ft of torque extra.
* Baseline vs. AWE K04 kit/AWE fueling kit/VF Engineering intakeLargest peak wheel-hp gain (91-oct): 31 @ 5300-5500 rpmLargest peak wheel-torque gain (91-oct): 30 lb-ft @ 5200-5400 rpm
*Baseline vs. AWE K04 kit/AWE fueling kit/VF Engineering intakeLargest peak wheel-hp gain (100-oct): 56 @ 5500-5600 rpmLargest peak wheel-torque gain (100-oct): 53 lb-ft @ 5400-5500 rpm
*91-octane vs. 100-octaneLargest peak wheel-hp gain: 32 @ 6200-6300 rpmLargest peak wheel-torque gain: 27 lb-ft @ 5700 rpm
Cost Of Parts
AWE fueling kit: $999.95
VF Engineering intake: $300
GIAC Flashloader Hand-held: $150
GIAC K04 Race Program: $100
100-octane: $5.99/gallon
Total: $1,555.94