My Project.. Has begun, and were is going...

**Siena** · 10-03-2009 04:49 PM

You're down sizing from a V6 to a 4-banger??

**Papa Stone** · 10-03-2009 07:46 PM

yes sir.. The VR6 is more work and time that I need at this moment

I am keeping my VR for some other moment, but for now something else

I really want to run my car by years end

**Kyle H** · 10-03-2009 09:10 PM

K20 or 4g63?

**Papa Stone** · 10-03-2009 09:14 PM

1.8T AEB

**Kyle H** · 10-03-2009 09:21 PM

2.2L?

**Papa Stone** · 10-08-2009 01:39 PM

Here is the braking system installed. Some day It will all come together
The Old

The New.. SWEETT

I was unable to put a rim because the bolts are too long, so I have to get new bolts for the wheel to fit..

The ABA engine arrived so I am taking the block to the machine shop to get the pistons fitted.

**witwer4444** · 12-15-2009 07:10 PM

......How is the car coming. This is my favorite build btw :)

**Papa Stone** · 01-22-2010 06:17 PM

Hi to all!!! I just bought a Passat for the AEB engine so I will be doing alot of updates in the next weeks. I also talk to Garret @ GIAC and ask him for a tune for a 16G Mitsu turbo, hopefully this will come to a end by of the year. I also talk to mike @ awe and his shipping me the clutch and a few other toys..

**NeedingAnAudi** · 01-22-2010 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Papa Stone

Hi to all!!! I just bought a Passat for the AEB engine so I will be doing alot of updates in the next weeks. I also talk to Garret @ GIAC and ask him for a tune for a 20G Mitsu turbo, hopefully this will come to a end by 3 weeks (target time). I also talk to mike @ awe and his shipping me the clutch and a few other toys..

Finally!! I've been waiting for you to build the avant up for quite a while. Good Luck

**Papa Stone** · 01-22-2010 07:09 PM

thanks .. motivation

**protocol_droid** · 02-21-2010 12:42 PM

holy smokes, great thread and I can't wait to see the engine pics!

**Papa Stone** · 02-21-2010 09:06 PM

I should have been done with it this weekend, but a moron (ME) ordered the Clutch for a Non Aluminum flywheel app and I have a Aluminum one!! So I could put the engine in the car. I am done with the braking system, and I am finishing the Seat adaptation Tuesday.
I still have some work but I promise to post some picks tomorrow to show you my progress. Its hard building a car ALONE!!!

Even with a shop.

**toddstebleton** · 02-24-2010 06:16 PM

I felt good about replacing my heater core. Jesus is impressed with this!

**Papa Stone** · 03-24-2010 02:21 PM

No need to heater in Puerto Rico.. The coldest it gets here is 70 degress

**Papa Stone** · 04-08-2010 07:35 PM

Thanks to Mike at AWE, I got the clutch in today and stayed up late to put the engine. You will see alot more progress in this car know that we have things rolling.
Remmember this was a V6, AUT avant, and we made it STD and 1.8T!! so its been a long trip. Sure I wanted to go VR6 (and still have the engine) but things have not gone my way so is more important to start using it that letting it fester in a corner of my shop..

Next up, Intercooler piping, putting all the accesories, and electric fans..

pic of the day!!

**trbosqrl** · 04-09-2010 06:30 AM

i understand how much did the vrg swap cost in parts

**Papa Stone** · 05-04-2010 05:18 AM

just the parts to put the engine in the car is close to 2,000. Then you have to find a way to start it up.. another 2000 (or more in the ECU). Then you have to get your turbo stuff on and everythihng else..

My budget on the VR6 was easy 9,000 and I was doing all the labor, and the welding!!

btw I might still do it, having the Passat helps me on the install because I can use it without having to stop the Audi, but is a long term plan.. We already started the car and I am just waiting for a few parts and hoses to get to Puerto Rico. One of the problems are that the hoses and not available in Puerto Rico in black (always in blue), so I called http://www.siliconeintakes.com so I can get the correct color..

**a4b7smallturbo** · 05-04-2010 05:50 AM

damm thats a hot avant pretty jealous

**Papa Stone** · 10-24-2010 07:13 PM

OK!! I am back
just finish putting together the interior.
and Finally purchase this

psi manifold
psi turbo TDO5 16g (580cfm from a Evo III )
psi rai downpipe
psi line kit
FMIC
440cc green inj
VR6 MAF 2.75
3 inch exhaust
Maestro 5
Greddy Boost controller

Already in the car is the JHMotorsport shifter combo..
I will take some pics as soon as posible specially as soon as I get the turbo parts..

**Papa Stone** · 11-01-2010 03:05 PM

PSI Showed up with their 16G

**biketsai** · 11-02-2010 12:47 PM

That PSI stuff is sick! Ive gotta get me something like that.

***onemoremile*** · 11-02-2010 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by solowb5

That turbo is 700 hp capable. That is the one I chose. The limiting factor on the 24v is the head. I've noticed that most people are making 4-450 fwhp but, when the r32 head is put on the power seem to limit out where your pockets stop lol.

I just saw this post. The stock 24v VR6 head flows better than a heavily modified 12v head. Now take a look at the power people are making on 12v heads and ask yourself if there is really an issue there worth worrying about.

**rogerius** · 11-10-2010 11:29 PM

amazing stuff this PSI is.I wish I knew before my build.
Very good work Papa.

**Papa Stone** · 11-11-2010 05:44 AM

Yes I like it. It's mostly new. I am pretty stoke with it and Jeff is giving me a hand on this. Jeff is a big believer of MHT.
Also Maestro 5 is going to be running my entire computer system.

**Papa Stone** · 11-18-2010 06:28 PM

Oka guys, we are pushing hard to get the avant out by the 1 of Dicember. I bought a garrett intercooler core because the CFM are correct for the turbocharger I purchase. I talk to chris over @ eurodyne to purchase the harness for the A8 MAF I need to run the 630cc injectors because after the math, the 440cc injectors would be top out with this turbo, so I decided to go a little big bigger!!
I tell you, FINALLY I SEE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL!!

**Papa Stone** · 02-22-2011 12:30 PM

Some updates.. I hate not having finish this but work, and my free time have being very limited..
I actually finish one segment of the tubing for the intercooler, also the interior is being mounted,boost controller, and the boost gauge with A/F ratio is also being laid out.

Wow, its being 2 years since I started!! Projects just take to damn long
Blow valve and tubing..

PSI manifold, and 16G turbo, with 3 inch downpipe
The Flowmeter is actually a A8 V8 2001 with harness (needed to run Maestro 5)

Finally Powder black( had them painted last time)

The interior coming together.. I still wainting for the Shifter boot (suede black). Can't wait to use all that JHM stuff!!

The Seats finally in its place.. I am sorry for the guys sitting in the back, ..

In all I still have to finish the Quattro install (from Aut to STD)
Weld the exhaust (3 inch) Is already done, just needs to weld the top to the new downpipe (thanks Jeff)
A/C (Must in Puerto Rico)
Downloading the Maestro
Just cleaning and fixing the stuff that breaks after 2 years sitting on my garage
and a bunch of stuff (little stuff) .. It seems like is never going to finnish

**witwer4444** · 02-22-2011 09:02 PM

^^ Looks different, but i kinda like it.

**M-Hood** · 02-22-2011 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by Papa Stone

I should have been done with it this weekend, but a moron (ME) ordered the Clutch for a Non Aluminum flywheel app and I have a Aluminum one!! So I could put the engine in the car. I am done with the braking system, and I am finishing the Seat adaptation Tuesday.
I still have some work but I promise to post some picks tomorrow to show you my progress. Its hard building a car ALONE!!!

Even with a shop.

I think you mean you ordered a clutch with a unsprung disk vs a sprung disk for a single mass flywheel. The clutch for a aluminum flywheel is the same for a steel flywheel since both are single mass and cut the same.

Just posting that so no one gets confused and things there is a clutch kits for aluminum flywheels and different ones for steel.

Nice build.

**Papa Stone** · 04-12-2011 12:50 PM

Just to share
I am almost done, It starts, we just need to finish welding the exhaust and finish the details and ride.. I hope to use it this weekend. To share some pics fo my friends VR6T done by us (full restoration)