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Mike@PureMS
01-05-2010, 10:26 PM
Well, most of you are familiar with our B7A4 running the AWE GT2871 kit. It was the first AWE kit running here on the left coast. In case you missed it, our original post was here ORIGINAL THREAD (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257816).

Original install maintained the stock clutch, as the customer wasn't ready just yet for the work and cost involved to change it. Well, about a year later, the clutch finally gave out, in a rather spectacular fashion.
http://www.purems.com/images/my_storage/jareda4/img_9134.jpg

Since the car needed a new clutch, it was time for some serious work. We partnered up again with the folks at AWE and drew up some plans to put some serious power into the car. After a few weeks of back and forth working out the details, work began.

On the drawing board we've got planned.
JE Pistons 9.5:1 Ceramic coated domes and skirts
Integrated Engineering rods
Clutchmaster FX400 6-puck
Clutchmaster LW Steel FW
Stern Pro-Mount Motor Mounts
Stern Pro-Mount Tranmission Mount
JHM 4:1 Diff
Polished intake and exhaust ports
Cleaned up the valves

http://www.purems.com/images/my_storage/jareda4/img_9186.jpg

Valves had a good amount of sludge on them. Good time to clean them up.
http://www.purems.com/images/my_storage/jareda4/img_9193.jpg

These oil pumps are ginormous!
http://www.purems.com/images/my_storage/jareda4/img_9207.jpg

Had the block and head sent off to be cleaned up. Fresh hone on the bores, checked the deck and head for flatness, and polished up the intake and exhaust ports.

In case you weren't aware, the main bearing sizes are actually stamped into the block. "R" indicates the red bearing is needed.
http://www.purems.com/images/my_storage/jareda4/img_9370.jpg

Fresh block with rings all gapped and ready for installation.
http://www.purems.com/images/my_storage/jareda4/img_9371.jpg

Pretty new pistons with ceramic coating.
http://www.purems.com/images/my_storage/jareda4/img_9374.jpg

Upgraded IE Rods ready for installation.
http://www.purems.com/images/my_storage/jareda4/img_9376.jpg

Stayed tuned as we continue with the build!
ElCapitan464
01-05-2010, 10:45 PM
looks good mike, how much power r u guys thinking about putting down
Quattro
01-05-2010, 11:17 PM
why can't i be baller like nick and brandon? I would be doing this upgrade!

looks good mike! let me know when the car is ready to be taken for a spin. AWE is the last car i need to be in/drive to complete the bt driving experience of over the counter BT.

-randy
ItsThat2.0T
01-06-2010, 05:45 AM
What happened when the clutch went?
ggg20t
01-06-2010, 06:13 AM
That is awesome. Cannot wait to see the progress!
Sal_B7
01-06-2010, 06:40 AM
awesome stuff guys!! I heard his car was at the shop getting some work done so i had stopped by the shop to check it out. He is going to be loving this!
colt45
01-06-2010, 07:29 AM
looks great guys. cant wait to see the finished product.
Mike@PureMS
01-06-2010, 08:46 AM
looks good mike, how much power r u guys thinking about putting down
We're shooting for around 400 on pump gas, and considerably higher on race. *crossing our fingers!*


What happened when the clutch went?
Nothing catastrophic. Car just wasn't engaging or disengaging gears anymore.

Thanks all, we'll provide updates soon!
ItsThat2.0T
01-06-2010, 08:56 AM
Original install maintained the stock clutch, as the customer wasn't ready just yet for the work and cost involved to change it. Well, about a year later, the clutch finally gave out, in a rather spectacular fashion.


Nothing catastrophic. Car just wasn't engaging or disengaging gears anymore.
Thanks all, we'll provide updates soon!




Conflicting stories! [evilmad]
Mike@PureMS
01-06-2010, 09:07 AM
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Conflicting stories! [evilmad]

The clutch failed in a spectacular fashion, just see the photo..
What you actually felt in the car was the gears just didn't engage/disengage.. Nothing spectacular there..
EuroA4
01-06-2010, 01:48 PM
How many miles on the engine? And could you post some more pics of the valves...that is definately something we will all run into eventually. It would be helpful to know what process you used to clean them.

Looking good...can't wait to see what this will do!!
Mike@PureMS
01-06-2010, 03:03 PM
How many miles on the engine? And could you post some more pics of the valves...that is definately something we will all run into eventually. It would be helpful to know what process you used to clean them.

Looking good...can't wait to see what this will do!!

Don't have any individual shots of the valves themselves. The head was completely disassembled, and the valves were individually cleaned in a hot tank.
eastwick897
01-06-2010, 07:34 PM
Great build guys. How much are you planning on polishing in regards to the intake and exhaust ports?
DocJ
01-06-2010, 07:42 PM
sounds awesome! subscribing for sure.
agkellyboy
06-22-2010, 12:20 PM
Dyno update plz?
SleeperAvant
06-22-2010, 04:50 PM
is 9.5:1 the stock CR of the 2.0TFSI?
marcl
06-23-2010, 07:21 AM
Ive just ordered the wossner pistons and they told me 9.5:1.. but the mechanic told me 8.5. I think standard they are 10 something
EuroA4
06-23-2010, 07:28 AM
Stock is 10.5:1 and I'm pretty sure you need 9.5:1
marcl
06-23-2010, 07:37 AM
Had mixed responses to be honest, asked the UK AWE dealer.. no answer and ive emailed alex/awe and no answer...
EuroA4
06-23-2010, 08:10 AM
Had mixed responses to be honest, asked the UK AWE dealer.. no answer and ive emailed alex/awe and no answer...

Just found this...hope it helps.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?123431-Which-2-0T-FSI-Engine-do-you-have&p=1466333&viewfull=1

But I don't think you have to have pistons...it would be extra insurance sure, but not absolutely needed.
You need to spend a little more to clean up the block, etc too. Rods/ARP bolts can be dropped in.
marcl
06-24-2010, 04:20 AM
Just found this...hope it helps.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?123431-Which-2-0T-FSI-Engine-do-you-have&p=1466333&viewfull=1

But I don't think you have to have pistons...it would be extra insurance sure, but not absolutely needed.
You need to spend a little more to clean up the block, etc too. Rods/ARP bolts can be dropped in.

That was a big help thanks!
agkellyboy
06-24-2010, 06:12 AM
I've decided against pistons if I go in to the engine at all. It would be too difficult to work with GIAC, and frankly the JE pistons haven't been getting a great review. I'd rather have a solid tune running on a solid motor than jeopardizing that for not that much more power.
marcl
06-24-2010, 06:32 AM
I've decided against pistons if I go in to the engine at all. It would be too difficult to work with GIAC, and frankly the JE pistons haven't been getting a great review. I'd rather have a solid tune running on a solid motor than jeopardizing that for not that much more power.

I think there is more power to be had from the GT28 but there hasnt been much venture with the internals