Autospeed GT2860R (Garrett pn 707160-5) build on my '00 widebody S4. It's been 8 mo's

[imola]

Sorry, not really. THe car has 40,795 miles on it right now. AMD is putting a 2nd fuel pump kit together for me. It's probably one of the slowest projects/builds on here.:(

Good stuff! I doubt yours is that slow.. Mine's been down since March, and only now getting wrapped up - and I'm only at the first fuel pump.... 2nd fuel pump will probably come after new years.. Can't wait to see some videos of your car ripping it!

[bryzf1]

Good stuff! I doubt yours is that slow.. Mine's been down since March, and only now getting wrapped up - and I'm only at the first fuel pump.... 2nd fuel pump will probably come after new years.. Can't wait to see some videos of your car ripping it!

I've got you both beat... I've been down since last November! :(

[davenew]

Shipped with dual relay kit, you're good to go! What was causing the problem with your X1 Dave, the inlets? We managed to bolt the EPL big maf to the X1 shield after enlarging the hole, it's tight though...

It's tough to explain but the large maf bolts to the mating surface of the shroud (doesn't just pass thru a hole in it). That means the vertical surface really needs to be leaned forward about 15 degrees, not vertical. When you raise the rear end up to get that angle right, the entire shroud rolls forward and the part at the front that takes air in is very cock-eyed.. You can flex the fiberglass version but the CF one doesn't flex as much. The first fiberglass one I was sent had the hole cut too high on the shroud and the filter touched the hood liner with the hood closed. It didn't seem right to me so I sent both shrouds back and Tony is crediting me one dyno tune file for free instead. This large maf needs to have a different mold made for the x-1 to really be right. Mine will look like crap but at least I'm not paying $400-500 for something that isn't made for this maf.

Thanks for putting the pump kit together for me!:)

[1sadavant]

Tuned yet?

[davenew]

Update: Sorry for no updates. I'm working tons of overtime at work right now so I can't do much with the car until May. Probably have the record long car build.:) I'm still on the low boost base file. I just drove the car today for the first time since last oct/nov.

Running 16-17psi feels very fast after driving the '96 Tahoe for a few months.:)

Looks like I'll be going up to CT for a dyno tune around early May. I have a new HFS-3 kit to install with two 1mm spray nozzles. I have one spare ecu but planning on 93/93+WI and a third file. I just found a third ecu to buy today.

Yea, headlights look like crap. I have a couple new driver side ecodes in the shed. Other sides are cracked from shipping.. deal gone bad from the UK (siena).:(


Finally added the S4 emblem. THanks Hal.:)


BTW, I noticed there's one time I really miss smaller turbos. I used to love turning on to another road and hitting the gas mid-turn (in the 135i and my last S4). The problem with big turbos is you have next to nothing in 2nd gear and by the time the bigger turbos kick in you're already out of the turn and going straight. It wouldn't make sense to downshift to 1st gear during a turn like that. I'm talking about making a right turn at an intersection or something with a green light.

[spa]

Great point... it's stuff like that, that gets overlooked when going bigger turbos. With some unless you're driving hard you are always out of the fun zone.

[davenew]

Update: I finally stopped working 6-7 days a week. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=61043

I'm off work and trying to get the house painted.. then I can finish the last few things on the S4 and schedulue dyno tune. Just posting this update because I'm sure people think I gave up and sold the car by now.. like many engine builds end up. I have plenty of vacation time built up (that I can finally take) so I **will** get it tuned this summer.

Small items I need to finish before tuning:
Install two new 044 pumps (I have AMD 2nd pump kit).
Install larger catch can
Install new michelin super sport 275/30-19 tires
get one bent front wheel repaired
install new front suspension arms w/adjustable uppers, and get alignment
install 034 CNC rear diff support bracket and stern power ring
install 6 all new oem coil packs and new spark plugs
install HFS-3 WI kit
change the engine, tranny & rear diff oil
install RS4 IC shrouds and modify to fit the ER ICs
fab air filter shroud out of hyperfiber
Oh, and get VA state inspection done.. it expired in April.:)

[AudiA4_20T]

Nice! Thanks for serving!

[RusS4]

Nice to see you finally getting some time to work on the beast. Give me a call if you need any help or anything.

[Evilevo]

Nice!

Btw, I am living in Richmond now, so if you and Rus want to meet up or something I'd be down.

Give you a reason to finish your car ;)

[davenew]

Nice! Thanks for serving!

Thanks.. Well, I served 6 yrs in the navy years ago but now I'm a civilian employee of the navy shipyard.:)

[davenew]

Nice to see you finally getting some time to work on the beast. Give me a call if you need any help or anything.

I'm almost done with sanding/painting the front side of my house.. three more sides to go before I can start on the S4.

Did the new O2 sensors help?

[davenew]

Nice!

Btw, I am living in Richmond now, so if you and Rus want to meet up or something I'd be down.

Give you a reason to finish your car ;)

Oh, I'll be up near richmond soon after getting my car tuned. I want to make a few 1/4 mile passes at Dinwiddie.

http://www.virginiamotorsportspk.com...irections.aspx

[RusS4]

Oh, I'll be up near richmond soon after getting my car tuned. I want to make a few 1/4 mile passes at Dinwiddie.

http://www.virginiamotorsportspk.com...irections.aspx

Im definitely down to meet up. Ive been wanting to get up to dinwiddie so sount me in. Maybe we can set something up soon and get EMORTAL in on it too. What would be a sick shoot/meet.

[Evilevo]

Im definitely down to meet up. Ive been wanting to get up to dinwiddie so sount me in. Maybe we can set something up soon and get EMORTAL in on it too. What would be a sick shoot/meet.

Yea that would be cool. I know Rodolfo lives in NOVA, but comes down to VCU a lot.

When were you guys thinking? I'm only down here till August.

[RusS4]

Yea that would be cool. I know Rodolfo lives in NOVA, but comes down to VCU a lot.

When were you guys thinking? I'm only down here till August.

Whenever is good for you man? Anything going on 4th of July weekend?

[Evilevo]

Whenever is good for you man? Anything going on 4th of July weekend?

Heading home. Gotta install fresh tires and change my oil. I know for sure I will be here next weekend though.

[ChumbaWumba]

Im definitely down to meet up. Ive been wanting to get up to dinwiddie so sount me in. Maybe we can set something up soon and get EMORTAL in on it too. What would be a sick shoot/meet.

Can I get up in this? I'll be finishing up finally getting the coilovers on this week. Fenders rolled and Wheels are on. Russ you got my number, text me if anything is going on.

-Jeff

[Angular]

Install new michelin super sport 275/30-19 tires

Just curious... what rim width and offset are you running there?

Thanks.

[davenew]

Just curious... what rim width and offset are you running there?

Thanks.

19x10, not sure of offset. It isn't stamped on the wheels. Believe me, I looked.

[Angular]

10 inch wide... nice. They don't poke out too much with the widebody fenders. I'd have to guess around ET20? Looks good in the pics above. I may go with 18x10 ET20. Kind of on the fence between 265 and 275 wide rubber. I want to get as close as I can to the uprights without rubbing (in order to get the best fit & not ever rub on the fenders/liners).

Looking forward to the results once your car is dyno tuned.

[davenew]

10 inch wide... nice. They don't poke out too much with the widebody fenders. I'd have to guess around ET20? Looks good in the pics above. I may go with 18x10 ET20. Kind of on the fence between 265 and 275 wide rubber. I want to get as close as I can to the uprights without rubbing (in order to get the best fit & not ever rub on the fenders/liners).

Looking forward to the results once your car is dyno tuned.

thanks! 265's look very stretched on a 10" wheel.

Oh, we have more than widebody cars in common.. I drink sierra nevada (torpedo)

[Angular]

Excellent choice. I had a Torpedo IPA last night myself... and a Bigfoot Ale, too!

I was/am considering 18x9.5 ET26 for the 265 tire size, but I've seen some pics of 265s on 10" rims and the stretch wasn't too bad. Just wish I could test fit before buying!

[davenew]

Excellent choice. I had a Torpedo IPA last night myself... and a Bigfoot Ale, too!

I was/am considering 18x9.5 ET26 for the 265 tire size, but I've seen some pics of 265s on 10" rims and the stretch wasn't too bad. Just wish I could test fit before buying!

265's on 10W wheels. Of course, it looks worse when tires like these have very little rubber shoulder against the wheel lip.

[davenew]

I'm finally going for dyno tuning end of October.. this year!:) Now I need to get busy and get aquamist HFS-3 installed, etc.

[Turbo Nerd]

I was always wondering what the hell happened to you, I thought you fell off the face of the earth lol. Hows the car running and hows everything going?

[davenew]

Just been busy working overtime lately and trying to get the house painted.

I just installed a 2nd 044 pump inline. I bought a pump/relay kit from AMD and hacked up a stock fuel filter to mount it.



Put some rubber between the two




Threw some liquid tape on the bare contacts


Drilled a hole for the power cable and installed..


I'm working on installing the HFS-3. It's a real pain..

[davenew]

Installed most of the WI, including new podi gauge pod. I also just installed the alcantara RS4 steering wheel.:)

[034Motorsport]

Loving the wheel! Where did you find it, and approx how much was it, if you don't mind me asking?

-Max

[davenew]

Loving the wheel! Where did you find it, and approx how much was it, if you don't mind me asking?

-Max

A guy on the forums had it. He paid over $900 used.. I paid him just over $700 shipped. Yea, expensive but I've been looking for one for quite awhile.

Speaking of 034, you guys show a carbon fiber intake shroud with filter on the website.. the X-2 or something. Is there a way to order it without the filter at lower price? I already have EPL's big maf with filter and can't use the filter.

[davenew]

Update:
I'm making RS4 IC shrouds work with the ER ICs and RS4 front bumper.




Good enough..


I also removed the passenger side wastegate today.. need to install stiffer springs.



It wasn't easy..

[jibberjive]

If those were v-banded would it have been easy? Or is the location in general difficult?

[davenew]

If those were v-banded would it have been easy? Or is the location in general difficult?

Yes, V-band would be much easier to work with. Standard allen head socket bits don't fit so you're using standard allen wrenches. The firewall is a clearance problem so I had to cut one of my spare wrenches in half and turn it using vice grips..

[*Blue-Angel*]

Ouch that sounds painful. I ordered vband gates for my car so after reading that I am glad I did. :)

[jibberjive]

Yikes ha. Sounds like something I'd have to do, no repairs go easy for me.

[davenew]

Yikes ha. Sounds like something I'd have to do, no repairs go easy for me.

Good idea. The other issue I can see is the manifold flanges have threaded holes. If the threads ever strip.. I'm SOL. The wastegates eventually need service so it's not like this is the last time I'll ever have to remove them. I plan to coat the threads with molykote before install but you never know. You would never have that issue with Vbands.

[JDM EJ1 95]

its really not that hard to get the wastegates off with them in the car.. i plan on turning mine around 180 this winter and blowing them out the hood hahah.

[034Motorsport]

Sent you a PM Dave, but we do have the X34 carbon fiber shield available on its own for a reduced price.

Looking forward to more progress!

[davenew]

Sent you a PM Dave, but we do have the X34 carbon fiber shield available on its own for a reduced price.

Looking forward to more progress!

PM replied!

Update:
stiffer springs installed into wastegates today.


Threw some gold on them.:)


Ready to go back on the car soon as new tial gaskets and flange bolts show up.

[davenew]

wastegates reinstalled.. catch can installed








It's ready for tuning next week, other than finishing the WI tank bracket in the trunk.