[Project] 2.1L A4 Avant & V-Band GT3076R

[iloveturbo]

Hi all,
I been browsing the Audizine forum for some time now. Many of the projects I read here are quite amazing and inspirational. Anyway, I figure it's only fair that I pay my share by documenting my own project. Please do keep in mind that this is a project that would take a long time and I am in no rush of things. This is my weekend car and I want to do it right.

Project car: 2005 Audi A4 Avant (B6)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SnfQU3KLDpI/AAAAAAAAAIM/wiH5-pEv66g/s800/a402jm9.jpg

Current Mod list:
Oettinger front, side skirt
S4 rear bumper
Sportec cat-back exhaust
KW V3 coilover
Porsche Cayenne six pot calipers with floating type 355mm cross-drilled rotors
320mm rear rotors with upgraded pads
19x8.5 ET35 3pc forged wheel with step lips / 225-35-19 all around (soon to be replaced with Rays Progressiv ME 19x8.5 ET31 front 19x9.5 ET37 rims. I had them sitting in my basement for few months now)

Phase 1 - Custom Audi A4 Tubular Manifold
Markku custom built me a manifold, downpipe, wastegate reroute and a support brace. They are amazing quality but don’t take my word for it. Let the pictures speak for themselves.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SmU-gbOtnlI/AAAAAAAAABs/5N7U6kAHvqI/s800/Howard%20001-1.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SmU-hJnW3-I/AAAAAAAAABw/skjZ7u6Jp0Y/s800/Howard%20002.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SmU-hqqFMjI/AAAAAAAAAB0/jiX126G0feU/s800/Howard%20003.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SmU-jkKUOaI/AAAAAAAAACE/0YmTCojtzOg/s800/Howard%20005.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SmU-owdjWzI/AAAAAAAAACs/RKybAsdXwQw/s800/Howard%20010.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SmU-iGo-4wI/AAAAAAAAAB4/F32ajsIzIcM/s800/Howard%20022.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SmU-i9y6PeI/AAAAAAAAACA/XeFY6XUeM88/s800/Howard%20034.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SmU-vRrByCI/AAAAAAAAADk/feZNwiKOycY/s800/Howard%20037.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SmU-wlsrflI/AAAAAAAAADw/RSnu0vWG6Ts/s800/Howard%20040.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SmU-wdp1fDI/AAAAAAAAADs/QPg-t-6c-V8/s800/Howard%20039.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SmU-tRZIKFI/AAAAAAAAADU/y7b_eQpQo-o/s800/Howard%20028.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SmU-iVOPClI/AAAAAAAAAB8/vgsA4jELhLY/s800/Howard%20029.jpg

Phase 2 - Engine
Issam of INA is commissioned to build up a 2.1L longblock consist of following,

CP bore: 83mm stroke: 95.5mm Compression ratio: 9.0:1 (coated)
Brute Rods with EDM
MK4 TDi Crankshaft
Supertech inconel exhaust valves (+1mm)
Supertech valve springs and retainers
main bearings (OEM)
Rod bearing (Calico + 0.000in)
SEM intake manifold (large port)
RS4 type 70mm throttle body + Adapter harness
phenolic spacer
ARP main studs
ARP head bolts
big bore gasket
CAT CAMS 3658
Brand new Block
Brand new AEB Cylinder head
OEM Timing belt & water pump

I have asked Issam to start a separate complete write-up of the installation process so others may benefit from it. Once again, prop to him for everything.

Phase 3 - Fueling and tuning
Undetermined yet.

That's all for now. I am sure there are plenty of other things I must have missed. Feel free to correct me if i made a mistake somewhere.

*admin please move this to project section. It doesnt allow me to start up a thread there. Thanks!*

[nananana4k]

I've seen the manifold on other threads. Such a sick build.

[Sandeman]

very nice... i always thought the custom fabrication far surpass any mass production made parts.... i wasnt really a fan of the B6s, but urs is pretty mint! now i have to convince the fiance to like the avants so itll be her next car lol

good luck man, and nice work

[dirtybrd]

Awesome!

[Papachristou]

you are dropping some $$$, you must be in the banking industry!

[dougyfresh]

same engine exhaust hardware as jet jockey

cool beans!



Need to figure out tuning to take full advantage of that hardware configuration. I'm sure Issam has something good up his sleeve...

[mtbrider]

nice

[RLB6]

B6 community is steppin' UP!!!!

[texasboy21]

Thats fuckin awesome!

[Wizard-of-OD]

[up]
To anyone that is asking.Howard,Alex & Michel are all running the Stage VI turbo kit.[:)]

[Jarim]

RAw!

Gnarly build!

[A4ringedONE8T]

Markku's fab work is unreal!!! [hail]

[A4 TSCHUSS]

Agtronic is bad ass. Guru's S4 and this stuff. Definitely a "go to" place. Wish I had the money and they were close for some nice stuff like that. Looks like they have a jig made for that downpipe though. Did they just make all this stuff on a spare engine (manifold, downpipe, wastegate reroute) so they could make them for anyone without the car being there?

[iloveturbo]

Thanks for the positive comments guys and no I am not in the banking business (yet...)

A little background on this project. The inspiration came after seeing so many projects here trying pushing the envelope of B6, especially Michel aka JetJocky's built. I contacted Markku right away and few days later we agree to a price that he is happy with. The only condition I asked him was to give the his 110%; his masterpiece so as speak. Since time was none issue, he took all the time he needed for the custom fabrications (two~three month) and delivered just what i asked him to - true art in mechanical form.

The turbo of choice for me is polished/v-band GT3076R .63 with a TiAL 44mm v-band WG. After seeing Jake's built for his dad, I am confident 400+whp would be attainable with GT3076R series giving the right formula.

On the sidenote, keeping my fingers crossed. I may have a shot finishing the build before Clint (j/j... keep up the good work! don't let anyone bring you down)

-Howard

[A4 TSCHUSS]

On the sidenote, keeping my fingers crossed. I may have a shot finishing the build before Clint (j/j... keep up the good work! don't let anyone bring you down)

-Howard

LMAO [:p] I think a baby still in their mothers belly could grow up, get their drivers license and build a car before Clint [:p]

[dougyfresh]

Good to hear Howard. I like your attitude [up]

Proper engine management software and fueling will bring out the true capability of this hardware package you have put together. Have you given any thoughts into this? Sticking with motronic tuning or stand-alone engine management? Custom fuel system like Michel or factory returnless system?






Looking forward to the outcome of these projects, Issam [up]

[Sales@RAI]

On the sidenote, keeping my fingers crossed. I may have a shot finishing the build before Clint (j/j... keep up the good work! don't let anyone bring you down)

-Howard

Im at the shop right now Howard, and guess what I'm doing? [wrench]....[evilsmile]...

Anyway, your build looks absolutely awesome, I look forward to the numbers. What software are you going to be running? I may have missed it

[Dan[FN]6262]

yes! this is awesome!

ive been wanting to do something similar, but i want to keep it 1.8 just to see what power i can get out of it.

looking forward to see how this unfolds! [up]

[Wizard-of-OD]

so they could make them for anyone without the car being there?
Yup,
that was the intention but you would probably have to purchase the turbocharger and lines through us as it is not really worth it for us to just sell a manifold and downpipe.
Not on a kit of this caliber....we do offer HTA turbochargers as well for those that are interested so if you have any questions please feel free to email me :
iabed[at]inaengineering[dot]com

http://www.inaengineering.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=211&g2_serialNumber=1

[iloveturbo]

Doug - I haven't decide it yet. Returnless system would probably work but more efforts would be required to bring out most of it. As for the factory ECU or standalone, I think I will try to keep things sensible try keeping an Audi what Audi is, factory ECU wins this time.

[AudiA4_20T]

Doug - I haven't decide it yet. Returnless system would probably work but more efforts would be required to bring out most of it. As for the factory ECU or standalone, I think I will try to keep things sensible try keeping an Audi what Audi is, factory ECU wins this time.

Unitronic is currently working on the 830cc returnless file for the B6 through a customer of ours. I will be running that file to begin with on my car as well, and seeing where it goes from there

[Agtronic]

Howard, I'm so happy to see this finally come together! Can't wait to see it in action! :)

[iloveturbo]

Howard, I'm so happy to see this finally come together! Can't wait to see it in action! :)

Hey Markku! good to hear from you bro. I need to get your manifold sealed in a closed glass window display.

Amazing weld + amazing guy = just can't ask for more

[dougyfresh]

Doug - I haven't decide it yet. Returnless system would probably work but more efforts would be required to bring out most of it. As for the factory ECU or standalone, I think I will try to keep things sensible try keeping an Audi what Audi is, factory ECU wins this time.

Sounds good. I am pretty sure you are going to run into fueling limits when really trying to take advantage of that hardware configuration. Keep that in mind as you move forward.

[dougyfresh]

Unitronic is currently working on the 830cc returnless file for the B6 through a customer of ours. I will be running that file to begin with on my car as well, and seeing where it goes from there

What about the return-style system on David's car? Why is Unitronic developing two separate files? Doesn't sound like a good business model to me.

[Sales@RAI]

What about the return-style system on David's car? Why is Unitronic developing two separate files? Doesn't sound like a good business model to me.

Because Mike is a beast and can write anything. Why not have two files? We've been plagued with nothing for the past 3 years

[B6Lovin]

Probably because lots of people said they'd rather run the stock fuel system and see how far it can be carried..... [;)] there's a couple of us ready to pony up right now (just a FYI)

also, it seems to me that the less modification needed to still safely achieve results above and beyond the current 630cc file the better (from a business standpoint anyways)

[B6Lovin]

P.s. Both of you two have paypal coming when I go on lunch today. Pm me email addys for paypal

[Sales@RAI]

P.s. Both of you two have paypal coming when I go on lunch today. Pm me email addys for paypal

[email protected]

[jbrown7815]

In on this build :D

[bernB5]

looks sick

[NetLogic]

Pretty cool thread Markku started about him starting his shop and so on. A long read but very cool.

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2267900

[Wizard-of-OD]

Because Mike is a beast and can write anything. Why not have two files? We've been plagued with nothing for the past 3 years
plagued?be real Clint....
You did not even run the Eurodyne 1000cc file so how can you say you have been plagued with nothing for the past 3 years when there are B6 files floating around like flies.[confused]

[Sales@RAI]

plagued?be real Clint....
You did not even run the Eurodyne 1000cc file so how can you say you have been plagued with nothing for the past 3 years when there are B6 files floating around like flies.[confused]

I did not run the Eurodyne 1000cc file because my ECU is fried, I never even got a chance to run it. We plugged it in to do a throttle body adaptation and it wouldn't wake-up. I don't like bashing anyone so I never said anything on here, Chris did say he would check out the file and I have respect for what he does.

The B6 community only had the Revo 440cc file for the longest time, Unitronic did surface on cars like Josh's (mtbrider) and Dan's (B6Lovin) pretty early, but the files are stronger than ever now. GIAC had their 28R tune but it failed miserably. Now, the Unitronic tune has put down the best two times on B6s in this forum, replacing the outdated Revo files

[Wizard-of-OD]

I did not run the Eurodyne 1000cc file because my ECU is fried, I never even got a chance to run it. We plugged it in to do a throttle body adaptation and it wouldn't wake-up. I don't like bashing anyone so I never said anything on here, Chris did say he would check out the file and I have respect for what he does.

The B6 community only had the Revo 440cc file for the longest time, Unitronic did surface on cars like Josh's (mtbrider) and Dan's (B6Lovin) pretty early, but the files are stronger than ever now. GIAC had their 28R tune but it failed miserably. Now, the Unitronic tune has put down the best two times on B6s in this forum, replacing the outdated Revo files
I am all for Unitronic support considering we are a dealer for them but what you typed above is what I would expect from some marketing VP trying ....
If you have respect for what he does then run the file?

[Sales@RAI]

I am all for Unitronic support considering we are a dealer for them but what you typed above is what I would expect from some marketing VP trying ....
If you have respect for what he does then run the file?

Thanks Issam

I can't though my ECU is fried. I'm sending it back but I do want to get the car running soon and my availability for the Unitronic is unmatched here.

[Wizard-of-OD]

With Howard's permission we will be starting a new thread [:)]

[B6Lovin]

With Howard's permission we will be starting a new thread [:)]

i think he gave you the "go" for that in post #1 [:)]

so get to typing, i wanna read allllllllll about it [:D][:D][:D]

[coran nariman]

Good stuff!!! cant wait to see what this car puts down!

Coran

[coran nariman]

Issam. Whats considered a Stage VI turbo kit? haha

[Wizard-of-OD]

Issam. Whats considered a Stage VI turbo kit? haha
Pretty much the top of the line turbo kit in our entire line up.
1 piece crimped coolant/oil lines
v-band turbo manifold
HTA turbochargers etc...

If you guys dont mind,if you have any questions please PM as this thread is for Howard's build and those helping out in it.

[iloveturbo]

I added some more photos into the first post for those who may be interested in Markku's work.

money shot of the day
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/Snq40Hc0vDI/AAAAAAAAAJI/DKyuXoBnUDI/s800/ag_tt_01%2520023.jpg

This is what one-piece forged Rays Progressiv ME wheels look like on BMW. I will install them soon.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/Snq6Wfpk3uI/AAAAAAAAAJk/KZPtnD9l_qA/s800/meet22.jpg

-Howard

[vintagespin]

weight?

[Sales@RAI]

nice the wheels look mint

[dougyfresh]

I like those wheels. What sizes and offsets are you looking at?

Big Powa Avants FTW!

[iloveturbo]

Background

Rays Engineering Co., Ltd. (株式会社レイズエンジニアリング, Kabushiki-gaisha Reizu Enjiniaringu?), a parent company of Rays Co., Ltd. is a high-end Japanese wheel manufacturer for both motorsport and street use, mostly notable for its Volk Racing flagship brand of wheels. Like GReddy to Trust, it is a common misconception that Volk Racing is the parent company of Rays Engineering, purely as it is its most associated with brand name. Their wheels feature both high-tech forging and materials.

They are the current wheel suppliers to winning factory race teams of Nissan, Honda, Toyota, and Mazda in racing series such as Super GT, Japanese Touring Car Championship (JTCC), British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), Formula Nippon, and Formula One.

Their Volk Racing wheels are popular with owners of sport compact and import cars on the race and show circuits.

Rays Engineering also manufacture wheels for car manufacturers' in-house tuning teams such as Nismo, Ralliart, STi, Mazdaspeed and Toyota Racing Development and also supply wheels to Williams Formula One team as well as the cars of The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (oh no....)
source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rays_Engineering)
size chart (http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/2009/products/wheel.php?type=size&code=VOLK_ME&size=19&for=import&lang=jp)

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SnsRA8xeL4I/AAAAAAAAAKY/h4YMz_ZRFEg/s800/2_cobbfir005_1.jpg

The ones I have in the basement are the first generation model which still have the engraved volks racing writing on it. They are harder to come by now the day and weight slightly less than the newer ones (without the engraved).

Size
19x8.5J ET31 (front)
19x9.5J ET37 (rear)

Weight
9.6kg (front)
10.2kg (rear)

Hopefully this helps.

-Howard

[B6Lovin]

so you've got a 19x9.5" wheel that only weighs ~20 or 21lbs (if my head-math is semi-correct)..... FML.

those wheels look sick btw

[vintagespin]

just about 22.5lbs. pretty damn great for that size wheel!

[belinko]

+1 on Japanese wheels [up]

Nice build by the way.

[coran nariman]

some nice builds comming out of canada, watch out guyssss, Hear come The CANADAIANNNS AAAA Woooooooot Wooot

[turbow8]

Not to side track this wicked build, but I was wondering if you coud post more photos of said car. Thanks btw

[Wizard-of-OD]

some nice builds comming out of canada, watch out guyssss, Hear come The CANADAIANNNS AAAA Woooooooot Wooot
ssssssh
ANOTHER b6![:o]

[iloveturbo]

I have gotten some PM asking me to post more photos of the car. I will post up some over the weekend. Besides, my car can surely use a wash or two [:o]

Here is a quick shot
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gVb57v5ozjI/SoPXl6F5NGI/AAAAAAAAANg/8lTbIr0FXTc/s800/audi-a4.jpg

-Howard

[dougyfresh]

Howard,
Did you switch to chrome window trim and roof rails or was your car originally a 3.0?

[Doctor]

Seems like an excellent job. Well done.

[iloveturbo]

Howard,
Did you switch to chrome window trim and roof rails or was your car originally a 3.0?

Yes the trim and roof rail were swapped. The OEM aluminum side mirrors were added to flow with the rest of the car.

What do you guys think about B7 Oettinger front end conversion?. I can get the B7 hood, fenders, and paintjob really cheap. But I hear rad support would have to be swap to B7 as well. That's why I haven't done it yet. Besides, Issam is doing such a good job sucking all my money dry I am not sure if I would have any money left for anything else. [:D]

-Howard

[Whiteout]

go for the front end swap! ill pm you a list of parts needed.

[4inchMAF]

i didnt know you could swap front ends?


nice build/car BTW. im building my USP Avant too

[20A4Audi1.8t01]

Sick! Ill be watching this one! [up]

[coran nariman]

updates?

[Sales@RAI]

Gorgeous car, after the turbo build it's gonna be perfect

[iloveturbo]

Many thanks for the kind words, guys.

A little update on the project. Engine build should start very soon as Issam is still waiting for the coated pistons to come back from CP. Everything else is ready to rock n roll. In the meantime, I comissioned a local shop to add ceramic coating to my turbo manifold, downpipe, V-band turbo housing (hot side). The coating is in satin black color and rated to 2000F. We will see if they work as advertised.

BEFORE

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/SrVO2mA63dI/AAAAAAAAAN4/NIoAnCnvXJw/s800/1.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/SrVO2uZnC6I/AAAAAAAAAN8/GkFswS9JkIA/s800/2.jpg


AFTER

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/SrVO21XCvDI/AAAAAAAAAOE/kOEdIGxIDwo/s800/4.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/SrVO2sHAVxI/AAAAAAAAAOA/wlr8LlV_LVg/s800/3.jpg


The gold color was not done on purpose. It was generated during the curing process (baking at 700F for 1+ hour)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/SrVO23c98xI/AAAAAAAAAOI/jTUnovKZY3c/s800/5.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/SrVPAdNT1_I/AAAAAAAAAOM/qw9pj1DFvwE/s800/6.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/SrVPAiEhAkI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/yz1ds3NH5aw/s800/7.jpg

-Howard

[lookaught]

Bling bling!

Looking good!

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/SrSm1tWL4hI/AAAAAAAAAMI/3nxEMDQjoUM/s800/3.jpg

[reapersa4]

Damn, Looking sick howard!

[MMMB00ST_A4]

___[hail]___

[Wizard-of-OD]

Howard that looks amazing!
do you mind giving me the details on this coating shop?
[up]

[EUROTEK//S4]

amazing build... subscribed!

what is the brand and model of those wheels ?

[iloveturbo]

Howard that looks amazing!
do you mind giving me the details on this coating shop?
[up]

Of course bro. Kool Coat (http://www.koolcoatceramiccoatings.com/headercoatings.html)

Owner's name is Spencer. Nice guy really~

-Howard

[iloveturbo]

amazing build... subscribed!

what is the brand and model of those wheels ?

You mean the one i got on my car? Well, I have to look it up. It's 3pcs forged wheels made from Japan. They look really nice but Rays Progressiv ME is really lightweight 1pc forged wheels so i may put that on instead.

Rays Progressiv ME (http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=rays%20progressiv%20me&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi)

I may redo the color with gunmetal or satin black if i dont like the way silver look on my car.

-Howard

[iloveturbo]

Update:

I sold the GT3076R turbo to a personal friend. Instead I bought the FP HTA 3586R with 0.82Tial V-Band housing. Thanks to Issam he happend to have one in stock.... big prop to him for no waiting!

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/SsY2138ashI/AAAAAAAAAOw/-xnJybyVrtY/s800/HTA%203586R.jpg

Furthermore, I made the decision to purchase a set of Fluidamprs (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4399644). So, that's about it for now.

Finally, a bit of interesting reading Weight of various high end wheels. (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265756)

[AudiRacerS4]

i ordered on of the fluidamprs as well, cant wait to get mine

[Sales@RAI]

damn all you guys I'm gonna need to get a bigger turbo! lol

[Kamin]

Update:

I sold the GT3076R turbo to a personal friend. Instead I bought the FP HTA 3586R with 0.82Tial V-Band housing. Thanks to Issam he happend to have one in stock.... big prop to him for no waiting!



That changes things completely. Damn. [up]

[iloveturbo]

damn all you guys I'm gonna need to get a bigger turbo! lol

Bro, no one can top your epic build! Ever!

Besides, it's like the energizer bunny. It just keeps going and going [:D]

-Howard

[Sales@RAI]

Bro, no one can top your epic build! Ever!

Besides, it's like the energizer bunny. It just keeps going and going [:D]

-Howard

I don't know Howard your raising the bar man! I'm falling behind with the times here, maybe I should shoot for 600whp LOL

[dougyfresh]

I don't know Howard your raising the bar man! I'm falling behind with the times here, maybe I should shoot for 600whp LOL

you should considering 500awhp is where it's at now.

[vintagespin]

don't do the oetty b7 front, it's gross!

[iloveturbo]

don't do the oetty b7 front, it's gross!

Well this is what inspired me the do the front end conversion [:)]

Video-Oettinger A4 B7 (http://www.webridestv.com/videos/2006-audi-s4-avant-with-oettinger-kit-11246)

Anyway, I haven't made up my mind. Might just put the money towards something else.

[7speed]

yah it looks dope

[Sales@RAI]

nah, B6 front > B7 front

[vintagespin]

nah, B6 front > B7 front


yeah exactly. i'm not a fan of the b7 conversions because they're way to busy to flow with the rest of the b6.

and the oetty b6 looks incredible. the oetty b7 looks... bloated.

[A4SoftWalker]

yeah exactly. i'm not a fan of the b7 conversions because they're way to busy to flow with the rest of the b6.

and the oetty b6 looks incredible. the oetty b7 looks... bloated.

^^^Word that's why I'm getting their B6 grille... [up]

[Sales@RAI]

So when is this gonna be done? Im pumped to see the complete car

[iloveturbo]

So when is this gonna be done? Im pumped to see the complete car

I don't know what's going on. It's been 9+ weeks and counting just sitting here waiting for the CP pistons to come in. Needless to say I am not happy about it. I waited and waited and everytime I asked I got no direct response. Consequently I contacted CP directly two days ago and they gave me their version of the story. Having said that, I will talk to Issam next few days to see exactly what happend and I am more than confident he will make things right.

-Howard

[diabolical1]

this is a very interesting build. even though it's no longer a 3076R, it's still quite an impressive project. i can't wait to see it completed ... Avant is a bonus!!!

[absolutegtr]

Very, very nice. The bar has definitely been raised.

Keep it going Howard [up]

[Sales@RAI]

Howard, get it done man!

[Sales@RAI]

Howard get this thing going! haha

[iloveturbo]

Howard get this thing going! haha

LOL...

Alright, in order NOT to become Clint #2 (no pun intended bro! [:D]) , I shall update my project.

Engine parts are all ready except for CP pistons. Yes yes i know, it's fourteen weeks of waiting. Don't ask. On the plus side, Issam had informed me they are FINALLY coming next week so I am excited that my ordeal is finally over!

In the meantime, I bought one of these,

Alpine IVA-W505 (http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=IVA-W505)

I am going to finish my stereo build first,

I also got a pair of these,

Monster 402 XLN® XTREME (http://www.monstercable.com/mpc/product_pages/400_speaker.asp?section=four)

to go along with these,

Polk Audio SR6500 (http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/sr/index.php?s=sr6500)

this (Polk Audio PA 1200.1 (http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/pa/index.php#pa1200_1))
this (PA 500.4 (http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/pa/index.php#pa500_4))
and this (SR124-DVC (http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/sr/subwoofers.php?s=overview-subs#sr124dvc))

I will start building the stereo when the head unit comes in.

Weekend car has to be fast, but more importantly it has to be FUN!

-Howard

[davkav]

LOL...

Alright, in order NOT to become Clint #2, I shall update my project.

Engine parts are all ready except for CP pistons. Yes yes i know, it's fourteen weeks of waiting. Don't ask. On the plus side, Issam had informed me they are FINALLY coming next week so I am excited that my ordeal is finally over!

In the meantime, I bought one of these,

Alpine IVA-W505 (http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=IVA-W505)

I am going to finish my stereo build first,

I also got a pair of these,

Monster 402 XLN® XTREME (http://www.monstercable.com/mpc/product_pages/400_speaker.asp?section=four)

to go along with these,

Polk Audio SR6500 (http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/sr/index.php?s=sr6500)

this (Polk Audio PA 1200.1 (http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/pa/index.php#pa1200_1))
this (PA 500.4 (http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/pa/index.php#pa500_4))
and this (SR124-DVC (http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/sr/subwoofers.php?s=overview-subs#sr124dvc))

I will start building the stereo when the head unit comes in.

Weekend car has to be fast, but more importantly it has to be FUN!

-Howard

that is a slick ass'd idea with the navigation dock aint it?!

[iloveturbo]

that is a slick ass'd idea with the navigation dock aint it?!

Yes sir. but it's also for the sound. I have everything here ready except for the headunit so it's matter of getting my lazy butt to work over the weekend.

[Sales@RAI]

stereo equipment = weaksauce haha

no but seriously I wish I had some nice components in my car

[Wizard-of-OD]

Engine build commences Monday.
10 weeks waiting for CP pistons was not fun....hopefully I wont have any of these problems in 2010.

[Kyle H]

This is my favorite build thread on here BY FAR. Awesome work [up]

[JEENYUS]

any updates? i'm anxious.

[Wizard-of-OD]

any updates? i'm anxious.
Cylinder head is almost done.
Will be starting a build thread in 3 weeks or so.
[:)]

[outsider6661]

^ [up]

[iloveturbo]

Update

Engine: Issam should begin the write-up anytime now. (hint hint: where is my engine? [;)])

ICE: slightly delayed but all the parts arrived. I just finished up laying the dynamat xtreme in the trunk area. Photos to come...

Interior: I began to turn my focus to the interior modification. Seats were first in the order and those were the plan...

Recaro Sportster CS
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S0tuOc9FUnI/AAAAAAAAAQM/qRLbBbJPihE/s800/sportster%20cs.JPG

But I came across these and they were too good to be true... so, I had to do the right thing by scratched the first plan...

Euro RS4 Recaro seats and rest of other RS4 goodies
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S0tpU2tHTkI/AAAAAAAAAPo/BriWLa-zB-A/s800/1.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S0tpVvHY7BI/AAAAAAAAAPw/aICfBujmKcQ/s800/3.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S0tpV4GyzLI/AAAAAAAAAP0/Ybsz9MoGJg8/s800/4.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S0tpWHswSFI/AAAAAAAAAP4/d07czPPNhJY/s800/5.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S0tpWe1pUAI/AAAAAAAAAP8/tyzUoyQ5rH4/s800/6.jpg

It's going to take a while before they arrive at my door but I think they will be nice addition to the project car.

-Howard

[outsider6661]

Damn you Howard lol those seats are pure sex btw good to see your almost at the end of your build!!!!!!

[iloveturbo]

Damn you Howard lol those seats are pure sex btw good to see your almost at the end of your build!!!!!!

Thanks for the kind words bro! Your project was a true inspirational to me [hail]

[Doctor]

Excellent there man. Really really nice updates. I really want to make something like the tripod shown in first pager, for my BT setup.

keep the pics and updates coming.

[vintagespin]

those seats are dope. too bad a full set costs about as much as our cars are worth.

[iloveturbo]

those seats are dope. too bad a full set costs about as much as our cars are worth.

Normally these Euro RS4 seats would indeed cost an arm and leg, especially if you plan to buy them NEW (http://www.gmgracing.com/audi_rs4.shtml).

While buying them used is not cheap by any means, you can occasionally across some wicked deals off a wonderful thing called EBAY. You just have to be patient and shop around.

-Howard

[Wizard-of-OD]

Update

Engine: Issam should begin the write-up anytime now. (hint hint: where is my engine? [;)])

You know you want me to [;)]
Going to be doing a full write up and I went ahead and got some special parts for you[:D]

[iloveturbo]

special parts for you[:D]

surprise me, bro [:D] In all seriousness, I can't wait for your write-up.

-Howard

[Sales@RAI]

cool, glad its finally getting done

[JEENYUS]

^no kidding. this has been my favorite build and it is only 3 pages long. haha! very clean man! I like your style.

[Wizard-of-OD]

cool, glad its finally getting done
I do not think anyone else in this scene would have been able to put this combination together for him.
[:)]

[Sales@RAI]

I do not think anyone else in this scene would have been able to put this combination together for him.
[:)]

Cool, I was gonna give you a rep but it looks like you repped yourself plenty there [:)]

[colterlovesaudi]

any updates? :)
I'm totally diggin' this build, btw. Great stuff!

Colter

[Sales@RAI]

Howard whats up man? We need some more BAT audis out there

[Pufftrees]

Kill myself, I want your car.

[AudiHere04]

I do not think anyone else in this scene would have been able to put this combination together for him.
[:)]

What combination? sry im a little behind

[iloveturbo]

Update:02-03-2010

The car:
-Finally washed the poor avant-
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S2gs2aq0ajI/AAAAAAAAATA/X5chgor-TAo/s800/audi-a4-avant-2.1-HTA-01.jpg

Interior:
RS4 interior will be arriving tomorrow. Photos to come...
-Plan to go with this color sence-
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S2gs5RwN8MI/AAAAAAAAATc/Zc_dNX17o2w/s800/audi-a4-avant-2.1-HTA-00.jpg

Stereo installation:

-Night shot-
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S2gs23xDh9I/AAAAAAAAATE/CBaOU4rFOWY/s800/audi-a4-avant-2.1-HTA-02.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S2gs3UQbiEI/AAAAAAAAATI/yIx8bGimnE0/s800/audi-a4-avant-2.1-HTA-03.jpg

-Dynamat xtreme (added 6.5KG in the whole trunk, I will reduce some weight in the end of the build including a diet plan [>_<] )-
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S2gs3yCBaPI/AAAAAAAAATM/O762yDU8Dj8/s800/audi-a4-avant-2.1-HTA-04.jpg

-Rest of photos including test fit of Alpine IVA-w505-
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S2gs4HuS10I/AAAAAAAAATQ/cuhkR3698X4/s800/audi-a4-avant-2.1-HTA-05.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S2gs4sqombI/AAAAAAAAATU/flWybMthUUE/s800/audi-a4-avant-2.1-HTA-06.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S2gs4023mvI/AAAAAAAAATY/MMuWI0ijRt4/s800/audi-a4-avant-2.1-HTA-Alpine-IVA-w505-06.jpg



Update: 02-07-2010

Stereo: Head unit tested and fitted and all is well. Onto wiring the power cable for the amps. First stop, getting the fat 0 AWG power cable through the firewall. There are two ways to do the job. One by the passenger side (behind the glove box) and the other one by the driver side (follow the steering wheel shaft, it's slightly above it). I choose the latter.


http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S26KLTmiYLI/AAAAAAAAAUU/7EIwl7liPXg/s800/audi-a4-0awg-installation.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S26KLx0fgcI/AAAAAAAAAUc/qMMhHvyGZxk/s800/audi-a4-0awg-installation-02.jpg


To prevent the EMI from interfering with fuse box wiring, I wrapped a section of the power cable with foil paper.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S26KMZDjw_I/AAAAAAAAAUg/f3Y3m-LhrHQ/s800/audi-a4-0awg-installation-03.jpg


Interior: RS4
Lo and behold! looked what turned up at my door today. As Tony Montana puts it "say hello to my little friend" [:D]


http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S26KM9LM28I/AAAAAAAAAUk/VzNKe4ldhzE/s800/audi-a4-rs4-interior-01.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S26KNUBaTsI/AAAAAAAAAUo/RNNkW_mQDAU/s800/audi-a4-rs4-interior-02.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S26KNyHWS1I/AAAAAAAAAUs/_qdaTvq2lX8/s800/audi-a4-rs4-interior-03.jpg

-Howard

[SleeperAvant]

^ Nice!

[romell]

holy fack. seriously...holy fack.

[boomdaddymack]

any updates on this thing i wanna know how this thing runs so i can get a idea what to expect from mine[wrench]

[SleeperAvant]

^Where did you get those seats? Me likey...[cool]

[iloveturbo]

Been planning to replace my aged Sportec catback exhaust with a fully custom one with quad tips.

Some photos to showcase welder's work. This is done on a friend's 2009 GT-R

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S3LfnPRgdlI/AAAAAAAAAWU/tWAMga6HZhk/s800/ap_F23_20100128115108157.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S3Lfn9fix8I/AAAAAAAAAWc/5P33J3Q96SI/s800/ap_F23_20100128115108315.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S3LfnbKVWmI/AAAAAAAAAWY/QnEzKqZorzo/s800/ap_F23_20100128115109968.jpg


I am also considering adding this. What do you guys think? I was thinking maybe adding a switch inside so this thing don't open on its own for city driving.

SP boost activated exhaust cutoff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl1QdmqvU4I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5gaAuGNk5M&NR=1

-Howard

[SleeperAvant]

^ Wouldn't that be the same as a screamer pipe for your wastegate? Just don't get a re-route for your downpipe then.

[iloveturbo]

^ Wouldn't that be the same as a screamer pipe for your wastegate? Just don't get a re-route for your downpipe then.
Open discharge on wastegate wouldn't add more hp based on my understanding. I want to do the exhaust cutoff for the performance, not so much for the noise.

This is a good read. Back Pressure (http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/frequently-answered-dsm-questions/168578-exhaust-straight-scoop-backpressure.html)

The idea behind this modification is to reduce as much backpressure as possible once the turbo spools up without actually going full "open exhaust". Yes it would be loud when the valve opens but I can add a switch inside to overwrite it when I don't need it (I call it girlfriend mode). High flowing turbo like HTA3586 should benefit even more. Anyway, this is something in the back of my head that I may or may not end up doing. I am open for suggestion.

Change made to the build:
-Fluidampr
-Replace the CAT 3658 cam to lesser agressive Autotech 1.8T CAM (I decided to retain as much torque as possible from going to 2.1L)

Anyway, Issam should begin the write-up any day now. (Right? Sam? [:p] )

-Howard

[SleeperAvant]

Interesting stuff. I am following your build regardless :D Where in Canada are you?

[Sales@RAI]

eh, if youre getting a badass exhaust I wouldnt get the open dump. A free flowing 3" will be just fine

[iloveturbo]

eh, if youre getting a badass exhaust I wouldnt get the open dump. A free flowing 3" will be just fine

I hear ya bro. Another reason I wanted to do this is because I want to add a resonator with more restrictive padding to quiet things down and to avoid common "exhaust drone" often associated with aftermarket exhaust systems. After lengthy discussion, the welder and I came up with this design as alternative.

2010 Audi TTS underside
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S3rNhaSS9OI/AAAAAAAAAW4/NKbspsaKzlw/s800/ttrs.JPG

This may be just the ticket I am looking for.

-Howard

[davkav]

I was looking into something similar for my Milltek.

I was going to fit something like the pic above around the DP area with the exception of putting a vac controlled flap on the free flow side. So then when Im on the freeway or the rents are in the car close the flap and bye bye exhaust drone.

Family mode flap closed
Dave mode flap open :)

[Doctor]

I was thinking to do the same at some point...Not always a pleasure to drive around with a 76mm decat straight through exhaust...
Yeah, when on wot and the external pipe screams it rulez...But when u are cruising in the road and a cop is next to you...well it sux and you wish the earth would open and make u dissapear...LoL....or some whining when u move family members and girlfriends around...

[iloveturbo]

I was looking into something similar for my Milltek............. around the DP area with the exception of putting a vac controlled flap on the free flow side.

Great idea!


I was thinking to do the same at some point...Not always a pleasure to drive around with a 76mm decat straight through exhaust...

Yeah, straight through exhaust gets really annoying for everyday driving specially if you have family members that you have to carry around.

I quote directly from my dad "Son, get your exhaust fixed. It's definitely broken". Now tell that to the Sportec exhaust designers!! lol...

-Howard

[Doctor]

Hahahahah:

Quote from neighbours after a burst sound from the exhaust while reversing in the garage... :

"Mike, go fix your car it is damaged we will call the police for disturbance, etc etc..."

Me:

"it is...<<fixed>> that is why it does like this...."

Hahahaha...i know the feeling...

[SleeperAvant]

^LOL.

[JEENYUS]

MOAR! i want to see more progress on this build.

[iloveturbo]

After countless hours of researching, I finally settled on the mufflers I am going to use in my build.

Burns ultra light Stainless Mufflers (http://www.burnsstainless.com/ultra-lightmufflers.aspx)

For the Resonator I am considering this (http://www.burnsstainless.com/sm-300-450-17.aspx) Weight: 3.31lbs
For the two rear exhausts output I decided to use their new 2-stage mufflers shown here (http://www.burnsstainless.com/sm-250-450-17-2s.aspx) Weight: 3.52lbs
The custom setup will consist of 3inch pipe downpipe (de-cat) connecting to 3inch resonator as close to downpipe as possible, then y splits into two 2.5inch rear mufflers, and finishing them off with custom dual tips on each side. Of course this will all be done with pre-mandrel bend T304 pipe work to lessen as much restriction as possible.

I want to take this chance to thank Vince@Burns Stainless (http://www.burnsstainless.com/INDEX.aspx)for his amazing support and to take time to answer my million questions. Maybe I will pick up a few of those legendary Wiggins Clamps (http://www.burnsstainless.com/wiggins.aspx) too if they only accept my bladder as payment.

-Howard

P.S - After some google search, I managed to find these videos relating to Burns Muffler

Devious27t's S4 (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?240804-*Official-custom-exhaust-consolidation-thread*&p=2981073&viewfull=1#post2981073)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqEqXckkBKA


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y5z8yxqvz0

[dougyfresh]

Wiggins clamps are waay overkill for our cars. I would only use them on jet aircraft engines or sub 8sec race cars.


Devious' S4 sounds really good. He's a good guy. I bought a few things from him in the past.

[iloveturbo]

Wiggins clamps are waay overkill for our cars. I would only use them on jet aircraft engines or sub 8sec race cars.

Yeah, I didn't know clamps can cost that much *faint*

They are designed to stimulate the economy [:D]

-Howard

[dougyfresh]

You should see how much some parts cost in jet aircraft engines. Those clamps are peanuts.

[Sales@RAI]

Hey Howard, check out Vibrant VanJen clamps, same idea but cheaper

[Doctor]

Wiggins my ass....

http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/photos/ams/images/2248506/original.aspx

[dougyfresh]

Hey Howard, check out Vibrant VanJen clamps, same idea but cheaper

Still overkill.



Good Silicon couplers with T-Bolt clamps are fine on our vehicles. Keeps things universal and less 'custom' for ease of swapping parts should something fail.

[Sales@RAI]

Still overkill.



Good Silicon couplers with T-Bolt clamps are fine on our vehicles. Keeps things universal and less 'custom' for ease of swapping parts should something fail.

this is true, although having the v-bands makes things easy too

[Wizard-of-OD]

Still overkill.



Good Silicon couplers with T-Bolt clamps are fine on our vehicles. Keeps things universal and less 'custom' for ease of swapping parts should something fail.
what he said
I used Wiggins clamps on the dyno motor.Trust me they are a PAIN IN THE ASS. The only reason I used them was to have "uniform flow" without any obstructions and to be honest I do not think there was a drop in power if I went to silicone couplers.

[eastwick897]

Any updates OP...Issam.... I must check to see if there are updates to this thread everyday.

[Sales@RAI]

Howard, YGPM, check it [up]

[Wizard-of-OD]

Any updates OP...Issam.... I must check to see if there are updates to this thread everyday.
There will be a separate thread shortly. Been busy trying to get a couple of motors completed and do not really have time to create a build thread just yet but I will shortly.
Howards motor is going to be nice when it is completed. The attention to detail is just what he wants.

[iloveturbo]

The attention to detail is just what he wants.

Bring it on brother, bring it on [:D]

Guys, i apologize for lack of updates. I been busy with work and been traveling all over the place. Now I am back I will continue with the project. I am in the process of finalizing things with Burns Stainless. They will custom make a shorter length mufflers for my requirement. Interior is also getting done, you guys will like the revised look of the RS4 seats [:p]

-Howard

[eastwick897]

Can't wait. Your build is inspiring.

[vintagespin]

Interior is also getting done, you guys will like the revised look of the RS4 seats [:p]

I am SO curious.

[Sales@RAI]

Howard, idk when were gonna talk next, but check the last post in my build thread... its about the fueling, might wanna snag that 3.0 setup from Mike

[iloveturbo]

Howard, idk when were gonna talk next, but check the last post in my build thread... its about the fueling, might wanna snag that 3.0 setup from Mike

Sounds good man....check you PM bro.

Just bought these off a friend since he has no use for them anymore.

Euro RS4 Steering Wheel
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S7tf9UmJbAI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/RZyg3Q3_WCA/s800/euro-rs4-steering-wheel.jpg

RS4 Shifter Knob & Boot
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/S7tePAIsEEI/AAAAAAAAAZw/NQV4b9-lhIc/s800/IMG_3688.jpg

For those who missed the thread, my cylinder head is completed. Major prop to Issam of INA Engineering for his amazing craftmanship.

Thread: INA : iloveturbo - 2067cc Motor Build (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?353011-INA-iloveturbo-2067cc-Motor-Build)


More to come...

-Howard

[du-du]

Howard you whore!!!

[texasboy21]

Howard, I just read through this entire thread on this rainy lazy saturday morning and I must say you have incredible taste, a huge bankroll and one sick avant!

[iloveturbo]

you have incredible taste, and one sick avant!

Thanks for the kind words.


huge bankroll

No I am afraid I don't but you could say that I am passionate about this car. Most of the BAT people on this board spent just as much as me if not more. That's the price you pay and a trial and error thing when pushing the platform to the limit. I am lucky in the way that I was able to learn from other people's experiences before executing my build. Yes it is expansive, I won't deny that. But I rather do thing once and do it right. You know what I mean? Some may suggest I put the money towards something newer or better, but reality is I don't want to and don't see the point. But just for argument sake that's say if I really want to go fast, I could have bought a cheap EVO and modify the hell out of it (a friend's evo go from 100km/h to 200km/h in 4.3sec, that's even faster than a heavily modified R35 GT-R that did 5.6sec in the same test, for less than 1/4 amount of money spent). I could go on, but you get the point [:D]



Anyway, back to the build.

I settled on the fueling, I am going to mount two 044 pumps plus a surge tank and change the fuel delivery to return type. I can't afford running lean and Mike Hood's setup is proven up to 600+whp. If that's good enough for him, that's more than enough for me. I will have to think the best way to mount them and to get rid of the noises they generate. I know it's a high pitch sound.

Comments or suggestions are welcomed

-Howard

[Sales@RAI]

that setup will be legit. What size lines are you running? Did you end up grabbing that 3.0L fuel stuff from Mike? or should I call him up and get it?

[DK_GTI_RACER]

Sammy just droppede me this link, the build is amazing and project is over the edge - i also use an exhaust cut out on my mk4, this oem BMW M5 part - and setup looks like this, and sounds like the vid i posted - btw turbo is Baby GT28rs on APR s3+kit with APR im. -4th gear dyno.

Spool time was changed dramatic with this VES setup, and finally i can cruise with out drone when VES is closed - i use remote to open this, its also vacumo controllede.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/DK_GTI_Racer/IMG_0524.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/DK_GTI_Racer/th_MVI_0526dyno-Computer.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/DK_GTI_Racer/?action=view&current=MVI_0526dyno-Computer.flv)

[iloveturbo]

Sammy just droppede me this link, the build is amazing and project is over the edge

Thanks a lot man.



i also use an exhaust cut out on my mk4, this oem BMW M5 part - and setup looks like this, and sounds like the vid i posted - btw turbo is Baby GT28rs on APR s3+kit with APR im. -4th gear dyno.

I went through your project thread on VWVORTEX just now. Kickass setup you got there by the way! So sounds like you are pretty happy with your exhaust cutoff setup. Did it really assist on your spool time? Damn that's enough reason for me to get it. Did you find more horsepower with your VES setup? (even the famous butt dyno)

-Howard

[DK_GTI_RACER]

Thanks a lot man.




I went through your project thread on VWVORTEX just now. Kickass setup you got there by the way! So sounds like you are pretty happy with your exhaust cutoff setup. Did it really assist on your spool time? Damn that's enough reason for me to get it. Did you find more horsepower with your VES setup? (even the famous butt dyno)

-Howard

Thanks a lot howard, and yeah im very happy with exhaust cutoff, the amazing thing is that i had 3" complete turbo back exhaust system before with straight tru mufflers and 0 backpressure - but the way the VEs blows out so soon apparently liftet spool and a great deal i might ad, the comparison is to actually dyno and not but dyno ;), the spool changed but i dont think it added more power, its difficult to say really, because on my last dyno i had maxed out my fuel pump and was really stock at that point, so i added different fuel pump and the VEs to latest dyno not to mention more boost, but before boost climbs bigger their was still a lot more power gains in turns of spool time - i know JVK tuning who build the VES setup for me only swears to the oem cut out valves, everything else he tried just dont last or work as quickly, but they cost a lot :(

[Sales@RAI]

Howard, you could get a good welder to fix that.

[vinny.dtw]

Damn Howard...That blows.

[B6Lovin]

i see nothing wrong there.... not like that holds it up or anything - PLENTY of other bolts and mounts to support the tranny [>_<]

i'll take it for cheap if they're selling lol

[iloveturbo]

Mini Update:

Just got the wheels installed. I am amazed how much difference the lighter wheels make!

My old 2PC forged wheels

Front 12.2KG each
REAR 12.4KG each

Rays Progressiv ME

Front 9.6KG each (19x8.5J ET31)
REAR 10.2KG each (19x9.5J ET37)

On average the Rays Progressiv ME forged wheel weights 2.2KG less each!

Quick iPhone shot
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TApgNLGQNSI/AAAAAAAAAj4/Bj4FhCnuA4I/s800/IMG_0016.JPG

I will try to get some proper shots during the day.

-Howard

[Sales@RAI]

so insane howard

[iloveturbo]

i see nothing wrong there.... not like that holds it up or anything - PLENTY of other bolts and mounts to support the tranny [>_<]

i'll take it for cheap if they're selling lol

You sir is hardcore lol...


Damn Howard...That blows.

Howard, you could get a good welder to fix that.

It's getting fixed by a Transmission shop right now. I am going to decide if I should keep it once they send me some photos of fixed tranny next Tuesday.


so insane howard

Thanks alot man. You have to see it in person...
-Howard

[vintagespin]

Wait, what did I miss about your transmission? Was there a post deleted?

[iloveturbo]

Wait, what did I miss about your transmission? Was there a post deleted?

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TAUZUDvMRSI/AAAAAAAAAjo/bICx7wyG_OM/s400/DSC00411.JPG

The Bellhousing was crashed by the yard operator who happend to land his inventory lifter on it. Ain't life a bitch? [:D]

-Howard

[iloveturbo]

Update:

Day shots!

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TAt3PGxhF0I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/Kj8o7qZCOk4/s800/progressiv-me.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TAt3PvpxnlI/AAAAAAAAAkU/ci60R0DHWmM/s800/progressiv-me-1.jpg

-Howard

[Sales@RAI]

SO jealous man, those actually look perfect on a B6. They look a lot like Superlaggeras, they're my favorite wheel on the B6

[du-du]

ugly ass car, ugly ass wheels, ugly ass driver....

James

[iloveturbo]

ugly ass car, ugly ass wheels, ugly ass driver....with a real ugly friend name James



I am going to carve my name on your car now and there is nothing you can do about it cuz you are in Shanghai [:D]

-Howard

[SleeperAvant]

Howard, that looks incredible. So the car is all done and up and running?

[iloveturbo]

Howard, that looks incredible. So the car is all done and up and running?

Thanks man and no not quite complete... parts are coming soon hopefully.

RS4 seats and door panels swap
RS4 steering wheel swap
CVT->4WD swap (3.0 01E)
Engine swap

-Howard

[SleeperAvant]

Damn the big stuff is still set to go, ok. Sweet nonetheless.

[vintagespin]

Car looks great except I was never a fan of the oetty side skirts since they stick on over your regular ones, it looks awkward. Just saying.

[Sales@RAI]

Car looks great except I was never a fan of the oetty side skirts since they stick on over your regular ones, it looks awkward. Just saying.

call me crazy, but I think his looks just fine

[vintagespin]

call me crazy, but I think his looks just fine

Crazy.

The rest of the car looks soooo good though. But I guess I'm pointing out a mole on a supermodel lol.

[SleeperAvant]

Thanks man and no not quite complete... parts are coming soon hopefully.

RS4 seats and door panels swap
RS4 steering wheel swap
CVT->4WD swap (3.0 01E)
Engine swap

-Howard

I just realized this, I didn't know Audi made the B6 avants in CVT FWD....weren't they all quattro AT / MT?

[Sales@RAI]

I just realized this, I didn't know Audi made the B6 avants in CVT FWD....weren't they all quattro AT / MT?

CVT is only FWD

[SleeperAvant]

CVT is only FWD

Right but Audi of America did not have any CVT B6 Avants.

[iloveturbo]

Update: Dual stage airbag (B7+) retro fit to single stage B6

After some Google search, it looks like retro fitting the dual stage airbag system into B6 is nearly impossible. In fact, I don't think there was ever one that worked properly.

Horror stories 1 (http://audiforum.us/b6-platform/1643-has-anyone-successfully-transplated-b7-wheel-into-b6-3.html#post62105) 2 (http://audiforum.us/8p-platform/12350-audi-a3-crash-whit-singel-dual-stage-airbag-dont-do.html)

I didn't realize this until I started with my own Euro RS4 steering wheel conversion. Luckily, I got some e.engineers co-workers and after some discussion we will try to experiment and see if we can overcome this problem.

We are going to attempt to create a logic board which aims to address the following,

a) impedance variation issue when mixing the wires
airbag stage1 -wire 1 with airbag stage2 - wire 1
airbag stage1 -wire 2 with airbag stage2 - wire 2

b) possible insufficient triggering voltage
There was one case which the person only installed stage2 airbag wiring directly (and left stage 1 wire1 and 2 blank) and during the impact the airbag also failed to deploy. It may have something to do with the voltage threshold being different between the B6 Single and B7 Dual type, or the stage1 must be deployed first. Although there is no clear evidence to support either theory, we will up the incoming voltages to make sure it passes the possible increased triggering threshold of the dual stage airbag system.

If anyone have the electrical wiring diagram to the B7 RS4 airbag system. Please PM me. It will help us out greatly.

Updates to follow,

-Howard

[Sales@RAI]

I wanna see this thing in action soon!

[AudiA4Turbo22]

I so want an Avant

[iloveturbo]

Semi-Update:

Full B6 01E gearbox & rear sub-frame - Most of the parts arrived two weeks ago but missing the shifter and FL axle assembly. I plan to order a shortshift kit and two new axle.

INA built 2.1L stroker engine - JUST cleared custom and should be in my hand either today or tomorrow. Issam, where is my intake manifold and turbo??!!!

Actual Swap:

This is where things get interesting. After discussing various options available, I settled with Audi Taichung to work the complete swap work. For those who don't know, Audi Taichung is is one of the biggest and newest Audi dealerships in Taiwan. Not only does it have state of the Art facilities (with combine over 50+ lifts if I am not mistaken), it's also got every audi spec tools available including a out of this world painting facility (more on that later).

I would like to thank all the managers at Audi Taiwan for letting this happen, ESPECIALLY the general manager David Hsu for help out on this project. If it wasn't for him, none of this would have happened and I would probably have to sell my kidney with the dealer going-rate of labor charge.

Things are shaping up. More to come~

Howard

[SleeperAvant]

Damn, wow.

[iloveturbo]

Update: 08-19-2010

Took all day and finally all parts moved to Audi facility.

These shots are taken right after they landed from the cargo flight.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TGwBHhPZ23I/AAAAAAAAAl4/rNXcL9Jamyg/s800/DSC05117.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TGwBG4cvaHI/AAAAAAAAAlw/IBUMD7Ql8oY/s800/DSC05125.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TGwBHK5PDJI/AAAAAAAAAl0/ISo5uxZJMIY/s800/DSC05122.JPG

Next step, disassemble whole transmission and all rusted parts. Example like the one shown here,

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TGwC1638E8I/AAAAAAAAAmA/FS8GVerJxsw/s800/DSC05110.JPG

The processes will involve material (glass) blasting to clean up then follow by rust proofing. Then all the material will be sent to be powder coated or other protective plating. We are evaluating our options. Things should look pretty differnt when it's said and done.

-Howard

[SleeperAvant]

Sick!

[Audi Skate Snow]

nice!

[Sales@RAI]

Hey Howard why did you get an AEB valve cover? Random

[iloveturbo]

Truth be told, I really have no clue. I didnt order it and it just came with the package :) Maybe weld on a few AN fittings for the PCV vents and call it the day. No?

-Howard

[Sales@RAI]

You can't put the push down style coilpacks in that. I would get the AGN like I have [:)]

[black99.5a4]

Truth be told, I really have no clue. I didnt order it and it just came with the package :) Maybe weld on a few AN fittings for the PCV vents and call it the day. No?

-Howard

you can drill and tap the back spot back there, just like 034 does with theirs.

[black99.5a4]

You can't put the push down style coilpacks in that. I would get the AGN like I have [:)]

but 00 ATW coils work.. bolt down and 4 wire. :)

[vinny.dtw]

SICKKKKK.

[boomdaddymack]

i was watching the build on this but its been going for over a year curious to see how yours runs. i got rods and pistons and main studs from issam i sourced my own crank but mine is a 2.1 as well alh diesel crank and i love the power it has with the 3582 tial here is a pic of mine all done
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/boomdaddymack/motorathena.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/boomdaddymack/pacwaterland.jpg

we started it in october and had it done by june

[iloveturbo]

Boomdaddymack: That engine bay looks damn good! How does it drive?

******************************************

Anyway, I waited exactly 13 months for my engine to arrive from INA [:o] So you could say my build officially starts just now... The work will begin at AUDI next month (Sept) [:D]

-Howard

[boomdaddymack]

cant wait to see it run. my car is running great. its ultra smooth @ idle and throttle responce is great and its building 10 psi of boost @ 3800rpm full bost by 4300 roughly no dyno numbers yet. keep me posted i really want to know your numbers with that turbo i'm thinking of dropping down to a 3076 not sure though

[black99.5a4]

cant wait to see it run. my car is running great. its ultra smooth @ idle and throttle responce is great and its building 10 psi of boost @ 3800rpm full bost by 4300 roughly no dyno numbers yet. keep me posted i really want to know your numbers with that turbo i'm thinking of dropping down to a 3076 not sure though

That's some good spool. HTA3582 or straight garret? That's actually really good spool. There are acouple members here, one has a 2.0 stroker and is trying to spool a slightly smaller 5857 and doesnt see 21psi till 4600, but it could be tune, he's running pig rich. I am hoping the 2.1 I am building for a b6, will spool his 5857 very nicely. should on Tapp with 9:1.

Any numbers for the gti? Boost? power to the wheels?

[iloveturbo]

cant wait to see it run. my car is running great. its ultra smooth @ idle and throttle responce is great and its building 10 psi of boost @ 3800rpm full bost by 4300 roughly no dyno numbers yet. keep me posted i really want to know your numbers with that turbo i'm thinking of dropping down to a 3076 not sure though

That's nice spool. Are you running .63 housing or .82? I will be testing both turbos (I got both of HTA 3586 .82 Tial v-band and GT3076 .63 Tial v-band here) and see which one I will end up keeping. I will be running AEM EMS standalone. More on that later.

-Howard

[boomdaddymack]

its a garret with a .82 i hope to have dyno numbers this fall the power comes on pretty smooth its not like a light switch the 2.1 really helps with the spool up verses a 1.8

[eastwick897]

i was watching the build on this but its been going for over a year curious to see how yours runs. i got rods and pistons and main studs from issam i sourced my own crank but mine is a 2.1 as well alh diesel crank and i love the power it has with the 3582 tial here is a pic of mine all done
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/boomdaddymack/motorathena.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/boomdaddymack/pacwaterland.jpg

we started it in october and had it done by june

Is the cold side of your turbo coated in something? OO and what catch can is that? What size AN fittings are you running on it?

[black99.5a4]

Looks like the moroso or home made.. almost looks like the 034, but theirs is a v band top so you can empty it.

[iloveturbo]

Been researching into Pre-turbo Meth injections for those who may be interested.

These are the two most useful threads I came across.

Pre Turbo Injection - How Much and When to Inject (http://www.aquamist.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=531)

Injecting prior to turbo comp' impellers (http://www.aquamist.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=251)

-Howard

[boomdaddymack]

the turbo is coated with a crinkle coat powder coating same as the valve cover and the catch can is one that scott had made and the lines to it are all-10

[eastwick897]

the turbo is coated with a crinkle coat powder coating same as the valve cover and the catch can is one that scott had made and the lines to it are all-10


I'm not familiar with who Scott is. Does he make these catch cans to sell or it was a one time deal? I've been ltrying to find a catch cat similar to yours with the -10 fitting but havnt had any success.

[boomdaddymack]

sorry about that scott is the one that did the fabrication work on my engine parts i can ask him if he would build another one and get back to you send me your contact info [email protected]

[Wizard-of-OD]

Truth be told, I really have no clue. I didnt order it and it just came with the package :)
I shipped it with the AEB valve cover to protect the cams and valve train during shipping :)

[Wizard-of-OD]

Update:

Day shots!

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TAt3PGxhF0I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/Kj8o7qZCOk4/s800/progressiv-me.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TAt3PvpxnlI/AAAAAAAAAkU/ci60R0DHWmM/s800/progressiv-me-1.jpg

-Howard
SEXXX!

[iloveturbo]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H0oAiHTI/AAAAAAAAAmc/p-Z8Viswv7w/s800/DSC04454.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H2O-zjCI/AAAAAAAAAms/pwZMeXJaBUI/s800/DSC04472.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H0660kVI/AAAAAAAAAmg/MqXOOsyvzDI/s800/DSC04459.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H1YgkuDI/AAAAAAAAAmk/8qRJpwmjIKA/s800/DSC04460.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H1m7xXXI/AAAAAAAAAmo/uECLJGmW7bU/s800/DSC04471.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H2Zp53BI/AAAAAAAAAmw/30BHs7ge9TQ/s800/DSC04513.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H3nNwTGI/AAAAAAAAAm8/2Zu3D2eDB54/s800/DSC04540.JPG

More to come....

-Howard

[davkav]

Nice DeWalt Radio [:)]

[gotboost]

looks great, what injectors are those?

[Wizard-of-OD]

ID1000cc units.

[iloveturbo]

looks great, what injectors are those?

Injector Dynamics ID2000

info (http://www.injectordynamics.com/ID2000.html)

-Howard

[dougyfresh]

Why a 2000cc/min injector when you are going to run a rising rate FP system? Seems like too much fuel. 1000cc/min units probably would have been fine for your goals.

[iloveturbo]

Why a 2000cc/min injector when you are going to run a rising rate FP system? Seems like too much fuel. 1000cc/min units probably would have been fine for your goals.

Yeah I know what you mean Doug. I originally considered ID1000 for my requirement. But ID1000 isn't true 1000cc injectors unless I run them at higher pressure. Since I may end up running direct port Nitrous which will put me to borderline fuel requirements and my tuner swears by the new ID2000. The choice was rather simple for me.

Other than the price, you can't really go wrong with these injectors.

-Howard

[Dan[FN]6262]

2000cc injectors? [o_o]

[Sales@RAI]

Howard, just wait till I get the 3000cc injectors

[Audi Skate Snow]

anyone ever been to a race car museum? They have a display setup where you push a button and it shows how much gas a top fuel car uses in one pass. It is fuckin ridic! its like taking a bucket and poring it into the cyl.

[dougyfresh]

Howard, just wait till I get the 3000cc injectors

funny man. You're probably going to 380cc injectors [:D]

[iloveturbo]

Update:

Car is getting ready for the swap. The engine and the transmission gets removed next Monday.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TJOS14GFsTI/AAAAAAAAAoc/GiVrSqGKeQY/s800/TC-Audi00.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TJOS0QTQSEI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/HjdAWK12d34/s800/TC-Audi01.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TJOSyvYJUqI/AAAAAAAAAoE/1AhscwAlrhs/s800/TC-Audi02.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TJOSzBnOx9I/AAAAAAAAAoI/JNggBg4URfY/s800/TC-Audi03.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TJOSz9_EfHI/AAAAAAAAAoM/40JJC04TmRE/s800/TC-Audi04.jpg

On the way back I also met up with Eric from GIAC Taiwan. He happend to have one of the GIAC 390+ whp Stage 2+ BMW 335 Coupe around so we test drove that thing (on the closed road of course [:D]) and it was a lot of fun! Thanks Eric!

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TJOS05LSZAI/AAAAAAAAAoU/TUNz_8zeyNI/s800/GIAC01.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TJOS1a-KFpI/AAAAAAAAAoY/4dIrRpZr9HY/s800/GIAC02.jpg

More to come...

-Howard

[SleeperAvant]

Very nice. Take pictures of the swap in process.

[Sales@RAI]

sweet

[iloveturbo]

Finally settled on the pump selection. Mad prop to Clint and Brian aka Haenszel20v.

Weldon 1100-A
info (http://www.weldonracing.com/product/64-22/1100-A_Flow_Through_Fuel_Pump.html)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TJXCWUNn2hI/AAAAAAAAAo0/YU_P9geAIME/s800/pump1100-a-comp-web.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TJXCXH4J7YI/AAAAAAAAAo4/Ilo6hl3AjtM/s800/1100atopgear-web.jpg

I was going with dual Bosch 044 pumps but this should serve my fuel requirement while keeping civilized noise level for street car application.

-Howard

[iloveturbo]

Fresh arrived at my door.

INA Custom Intake Manifold
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TJrEoIlj8wI/AAAAAAAAAuA/FObajlsKnKw/s800/ina-intake-manifold-1.8T.jpg

75mm TB
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TJq-YFoD1lI/AAAAAAAAAt0/fuwU03yGU9c/s800/bosch-077-133-062.jpg

-Howard

[boomdaddymack]

the INA stuff looks really nice

[dougyfresh]

SHARP, Howard!


I really like the lines with those wheels you put on there. Can't wait to read about the future progress!

[iloveturbo]

SHARP, Howard!
I really like the lines with those wheels you put on there. Can't wait to read about the future progress!

Thanks bro. Here is another close-up shot...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TJxkGRf-dxI/AAAAAAAAAuI/E0SV1x5WlzI/s800/rays-progressiv-me.jpg

-Howard

[Dan[FN]6262]

i love your build <3

[mariosa4]

amazing build!
could you give us a price for the Ina intake?

[B6Lovin]

^whatever the price is, i can assure you..... it's worth every penny and more.

[DarkSideGTI]

^whatever the price is, i can assure you..... it's worth every penny and more.

What? What's so special about it?

[DarkSideGTI]

I was going with dual Bosch 044 pumps but this should serve my fuel requirement while keeping civilized noise level for street car application.

-Howard

Dual Bosch 044's in an Integrated Engineering surge tank will both be quiet and keep you motor safe from fuel starvation. Most of the Weldon pumps I have heard are a lot louder than my Bosch 044. Not sure on the exact models though.

http://intengineering.net/images/dual_tank_combo.jpg

[Sales@RAI]

Howard your box is full. Hit me up whenever

[B6Lovin]

What? What's so special about it?

its a helluva lot better than any other option we have. good workmanship in every piece, the welding is top notch, integrated velocity stacks, some actual work, design, and engineering went into it (as opposed to the usual thrown-together bits).


i was hoping to finally show everyone a back to back dyno of the INA vs a stock manifold with stock and 75 mm TB's on each.... but that all hinged on a coolant bypass pipe which would go under the runners instead of over. due to some complications with production of that pipe it never happened, so swapping mani's while im eating up dyno time isn't happening. oh well... im still the only 1.8 on here trapping 113+ on pump with a 30R... there's a few people with the same or better setup than what i have now and i've yet to see anything more from them (david and clint being the only exceptions). the only main difference between my car and others being the manifold/TB. (the only difference in my favor that is.) draw your own conclusions, i've drawn mine lol.

[DarkSideGTI]

I wasn't knocking it, just curious to see what made it so special as to be worth whatever price. Do you have any pics of the velocity stacks? Also what is the plenum volume on it? Any flow bench numbers? It looks good though and I don't doubt there aren't too many options. I had to get a custom manifold made for my R32 and it was $1,200.

[Wizard-of-OD]

I wasn't knocking it, just curious to see what made it so special as to be worth whatever price. Do you have any pics of the velocity stacks? Also what is the plenum volume on it? Any flow bench numbers? It looks good though and I don't doubt there aren't too many options. I had to get a custom manifold made for my R32 and it was $1,200.
Send me an email and I will supply whatever basic information you would like.
I wont be disclosing plenum volume due to it being proprietary info and the flow bench due to the thread we have written for Vortex.

For your R32 you should have gone with the Rothe unit. It is around $1200 and flows really well.

[B6Lovin]

I wasn't knocking it, just curious to see what made it so special as to be worth whatever price. Do you have any pics of the velocity stacks? Also what is the plenum volume on it? Any flow bench numbers? It looks good though and I don't doubt there aren't too many options. I had to get a custom manifold made for my R32 and it was $1,200.

i hear ya. sorry if that came off as semi-aggressive. wasn't meant to be. there was just a ton of shit talking over the thing when it came out. everyone asked and begged for someone to make a nice intake mani for these cars... and issam finally made it happen. then nobody wanted to pony up the cash and just stuck to shit-talking a product they'd never even seen. twas kinda ridiculous

[eastwick897]

updates?

[iloveturbo]

Update:

Sorry for the lack of update guys. Been really busy with work. Right now we are working on a full set of custom (forged material, possibly forged titanum) 01E gears so the gear box had been completely disassembled for that exact intended propose. In the meantime, the rear sub-frame is also disassembled and parts are being send out for sandblasting and some new coating. Here are few photos to share with you guys.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpQxE-U4yI/AAAAAAAAA1w/C93a7m8Fjz8/s800/DSC00068.JPG

The room
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpM0a7R1nI/AAAAAAAAAu4/u1854_aIDFI/s800/DSC00003.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpM8Y25dgI/AAAAAAAAAvE/OIMR7_vmlmc/s800/DSC00005.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpNANSFEkI/AAAAAAAAAvI/etIJs9abj3g/s800/DSC00006.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpND043yBI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/tuvPFqRgJG0/s800/DSC00007.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpO6hbtdwI/AAAAAAAAAyk/0WpABEcwnKU/s800/DSC00038.JPG

Say bye bye to my ex
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpOKoR6xMI/AAAAAAAAAxM/CMp7W4Qf_Yk/s800/DSC00025.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpNpEUjllI/AAAAAAAAAwM/7kRtwhlzMMg/s800/DSC00016.JPG

Da porn!
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpOckr6TvI/AAAAAAAAAxs/-ED0Se73L0A/s800/DSC00030.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpNIRngHlI/AAAAAAAAAvU/wUmZopJkOd0/s800/DSC00008.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpNUkB9tSI/AAAAAAAAAvs/Nm37eCeP3-E/s800/DSC00011.JPG

Hello red beauty!
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpN_nKF1HI/AAAAAAAAAw4/SI6i0Iv4U_I/s800/DSC00022.JPG

Red "true" Kelvar belt (used in the extreme industrial application) We are going to make an "one of" set for this build
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpODMmKwzI/AAAAAAAAAxA/HiVA6GyWWkI/s800/DSC00023.JPG

Gears everywhere
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpPOAp1g3I/AAAAAAAAAzI/wJM3oXgeO-E/s800/DSC00043.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpPRlgH3iI/AAAAAAAAAzM/C4zr3Z6zBEg/s800/DSC00044.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpPeXb9cFI/AAAAAAAAAzk/XNzg1P5_16Y/s800/DSC00047.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpPlzANoTI/AAAAAAAAAzw/q-1RsQXFoq8/s800/DSC00049.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpP2A9NSxI/AAAAAAAAA0M/qad_ELucHrI/s800/DSC00053.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpQfBQcqKI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/ebHX8rm0Wzw/s800/DSC00063.JPG

Hmmm, this look pretty beat up
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpPpt7gqvI/AAAAAAAAAz4/V7tu0Xze_AY/s800/DSC00050.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TNpPuHRvOOI/AAAAAAAAA0A/kAQLTeuRDnQ/s800/DSC00051.JPG

Quick iphone snapshot before the gears are sent for reverse engineering
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TPkkaaxWQiI/AAAAAAAAA9g/p2bFSvi04_Y/s800/IMG_0334.JPG

More to come...

-Howard

P.S - Clint, where are my parts! lol

[dougyfresh]

forged Ti?

Can't do it with a cheaper alloy and achieve the same strength?

[Sales@RAI]

Sent

[iloveturbo]

forged Ti?

Can't do it with a cheaper alloy and achieve the same strength?

We haven't decided it. There are downside to using Ti other than just the cost. We are weighing our options. Your input on this subject would be much appreciated.


Sent

Bro. check your pm.

[Wizard-of-OD]

Looking good Howard

[PRY4SNO]

Update bump

[Wizard-of-OD]

Howard dropped off the face of the earth chasing skirts...

[Wet0willy01]

"If its got tits or tires, you've got trouble" -Popcorn Sutton

[Wizard-of-OD]

Anyone notice the 3.6 FSI motor in the back ground? Looks like it really was a worldwide problem.

[nefkntym]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H0oAiHTI/AAAAAAAAAmc/p-Z8Viswv7w/s800/DSC04454.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H2O-zjCI/AAAAAAAAAms/pwZMeXJaBUI/s800/DSC04472.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H0660kVI/AAAAAAAAAmg/MqXOOsyvzDI/s800/DSC04459.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H1YgkuDI/AAAAAAAAAmk/8qRJpwmjIKA/s800/DSC04460.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H1m7xXXI/AAAAAAAAAmo/uECLJGmW7bU/s800/DSC04471.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H2Zp53BI/AAAAAAAAAmw/30BHs7ge9TQ/s800/DSC04513.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TI5H3nNwTGI/AAAAAAAAAm8/2Zu3D2eDB54/s800/DSC04540.JPG

More to come....

-Howard

Which AEM box are you using? I am using the same Weldon pump as well. Nice build, very thorough.

[nefkntym]

Anyone notice the 3.6 FSI motor in the back ground? Looks like it really was a worldwide problem.

I just saw that. It does seem like a worldwide problem doesn't it.

[AudiA4_20T]

good pics. It's been awhile Howard give me a call when u can

[7speed]

Updates ?

[JEENYUS]

Its always so great to not look at the build threads for about a year and then come back to porn. good stuff. keep up the good work, its inspiring for sure.

[davkav]

Any updates on this?

Did you ever get the gearbox rebuilt?

[jaychen]

Any updates on this?

Did you ever get the gearbox rebuilt?

X2

I miss not opening threads to see heaps of updates..

[bondar1989]

Update:

Day shots!

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TAt3PGxhF0I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/Kj8o7qZCOk4/s800/progressiv-me.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sxeajY5Ji0U/TAt3PvpxnlI/AAAAAAAAAkU/ci60R0DHWmM/s800/progressiv-me-1.jpg

-Howard

What kind of wheels are those? They look very nice. and I admire your build I just read the whole thread lol. Alot of nice things [up]