Time for another GTRS build thread!

**AudiA4_20T** · 02-06-2009 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by jbrown7815

How much money did you invest to just do rods & the rest of the stuff required to do them? Did you pay labor?

I would expect to pay $1k-$1500

**B6Lovin** · 02-06-2009 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by AudiA4_20T

I would expect to pay $1k-$1500

thank you clint

**jbrown7815** · 02-06-2009 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by B6Lovin

well that's the problem - i didn't do JUST rods. i've got a totally built motor because i didn't do JUST rods the first time and i blew up my engine.

yes i payed labor for my motor - everything all said and done stayed around upper 9g's counting all labor, built bottom end, head, new turbo, lines, intake mani/TB, exhaust mani, etc etc etc. everything in my engine is new other than the intake valves, cams, and crank. (block too, but it was supposedly a low-miles block, and it was honed anywho.)

ill send you a PM regarding this and a few other things tonight

Sounds great, thanks!

**dubgli** · 04-18-2009 06:19 PM

okay. so i have read this thread back and forth from page 1. earlier in the post some mentioned about the boost valve on the turbo that connects to the n75, or the boost controller. The GTRS does not have this boost valve, and some stated that the boost valve is located on the turbo outlet adapter flange?? what part is this? does it come with the eurocode kit? I need help with my set up so please if someone could help. thanks.

**dougyfresh** · 07-07-2009 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by dubgli

okay. so i have read this thread back and forth from page 1. earlier in the post some mentioned about the boost valve on the turbo that connects to the n75, or the boost controller. The GTRS does not have this boost valve, and some stated that the boost valve is located on the turbo outlet adapter flange?? what part is this? does it come with the eurocode kit? I need help with my set up so please if someone could help. thanks.

Its either going to be on the output flange of the compressor (a barbed fitting) or you are going to have to drill and tap either the output flange or your charge pipe to your intercooler.

I don't see it on the output flange here (lower left corner of the turbo) so I presume you are on your own to drill and tap.

**Molotov** · 07-07-2009 06:53 AM

GTRS comes drilled and tapped on the charge pipe, at least from eurocode it does.

**dougyfresh** · 07-07-2009 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by Molotov

GTRS comes drilled and tapped on the charge pipe, at least from eurocode it does.

Thanks for the clarification. I've only dealt with used GTRS' that already had the fitting installed. Was not sure what a new GTRS comes with.

**A4natomical** · 07-07-2009 04:21 PM

^^mine has a fitting.

**A4 TSCHUSS** · 07-07-2009 05:31 PM

My gtrs had a nipple on it for the boost reference line as well when I bought it back in Dec. 05

It is on the inside of the outlet of the turbo closest to the center cartridge. That is why you cant see it in that pic.

**GypsySmash** · 01-23-2010 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by dougyfresh

another thing....

Do a compression and leak-down test prior to installing any of your GTRS hardware. I would advise against installing the GTRS if your engine isn't sound. Trust me......

How can I know or make sure that my engine is sound? and what can I do to make sure that it IS in sound shape