I sure came close to pulling trigger, but pulled back and settled for 2+ status with replacement of K03s. In the end decided that the extra $ for fueling, intercoolers, on top of K04/manifold, etc. was too high for me in aftermath of Great Recession era. (Got some K03s for next to nothing)
So it's in shop getting cleaned up - seals all around, brakes, rubber.
W
Nice! I feel ya..latley Ive been afraid to go past 15psi because I dont want anything to break!
Stage 3 SSP Tuned RS4 K04'd 12.4 @ 115 on pump gas only 425AWHP/467AWTQ ALL MY MODS DONT FIT IN SIG! DAMMNITTT!
Picked up this bad boy today, 2 ton foldable engine stand. Gonna try to pick up the short block tomorrow. Sorry for the iPhone pics, I'll be using my DSLR for the build pics, and I will have plenty.
Waiting on a couple of bolts I ordered to mount the block to the stand. Here it is, a very clean short block with pistons, rods, crank, and a few covers. Thanks again mike.
It's actually a spare block he was going to build, but I am serious about making some power with this. I'm still trying to decide wether I should go 605 or 770, since I'm staring this build from scratch it might be worth going all out........770's might be in my near future.
We have been recommending 770s over 605s IF you are building the motor.
BTW i think that is the block out of my car??
Evan
It all started out as a simple 605 build with only a few upgrades, but the mod bug has bitten me hard. I most likely will be going with the 770's now. Did you sell you block to Mike (Gearhead)? If yes, then it could be your block. He also recommended me to your machine shop, center auto. Once I get the pistons, I'll take a ride to ct and do the necessary machine work in order to put the short block back together.
Just got my pistons in 81.5 diameter and 9.0:1 compression, wrist pins, and rings thanks to wdbdy2000s4, also waiting for my 2.8 heads that he sent out separately. I should be ready for the machine shop as soon as I get a few more odds and ends together.
What did you decide to do for the 2.8L heads (valvetrain)? Any specific goals you have?
I was looking at your supertech kit, originally when I was going with the 605's the valve train was going to stay stock. I guess that idea is out the window. My goal is making the top end bullet proof at high rev's.
I was looking at your supertech kit, originally when I was going with the 605's the valve train was going to stay stock. I guess that idea is out the window. My goal is making the top end bullet proof at high rev's.
I already responded to your other thread, and sent you a price, but I'm thinking about offering even a bit more!
And yeah, with 770s and your build, you are going to need a full valvetrain. I wouldn't go solid lifters, but everything else.
Waiting for the heads to come in, then I gotta order full valve train. Brian at Center Auto gave me a list of exactly what I need to machine/balance everything. Hopefully I'll have the parts ready within a few weeks so I can head up to ct. and get my machine work done. I'm still stuck on hardware, since I bought the short block from you I need to sit down in front of ETK and piece together all the nuts and bolt for assembly.
I actually have this build on hold while I finish my stg 3 build. I will be looking to buy a high mileage S4 to transplant with all of these parts, and a set of 770's (or Single Turbo setup if 034 puts it into production soon).
Originally Posted by wofman
I feel ya..latley Ive been afraid to go past 15psi because I dont want anything to break!
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