RyGuy1050's build/overly preventive maintenance thread

[RyGuy1050]

I was looking at some build threads and I guess got inspired to start my own, my ultimate goals are to make a super reliable b7 and still be able to have a good time driving it.

2008 ibis white s line titanium package with 130000 miles, tinted windows, piano black interior, factory titanium wheels, 6 spd mt quattro

I bought the car 5 months ago with a lkq engine, the intake cam had an issue with one if the rocker arms.. long story short I ended up with a 30 k mile replacement engine. Seeing as these engines can be temperamental if maintenance isn't followed to a "T", I decided to just rip the engine apart while it was out of the car. I cleaned the block and head many times along the way, and installed;
New lash adjusters, rockers, bearings, rings (honed down the cylinder walls, which still had some OEM crosshatch), cam chain and tensioner, timing belt kit, coolant flange (both flanges broke trying to remove them, so worked out for the best), thermostat, oil pump gear and chain gaskets and seals... pretty much anything that could be replaced internally. Plus cleaned and lashed valves.
Turbo has about 5k on.

Seeing as I was starting off with a new engine I decided to add a few extra "goodies"

034 motorsport catch can, ra4 clutch kit, 034 sd motor and transmission mounts, podi dual cluster steering wheel mount with oil pressure and boost gauge.

[RyGuy1050]

I decided to make this weekend a 4 day, to be able to do more maintenance and exciting things to my car. This far I got it up on jack stands, pulled the wheels, installed b5 perches on the stock sport suspension. Bled the brakes and clutch using a Schwaben power bleeder from Ecs and pentosin super dot 4 fluid, upon completing the bleeding; I painted the calipers black with g2 USA ceramic high heat paint. I would recommend over duplicolor or and spray paint caliper paint, really simple to use and looks great.
Also put in a gfb dv+.
Today the goal is mount and balance Cooper rs3 g1's, replace diff fluid with liquimoly gl5 fluid, replace trans fluid with motul gear 300, oil change with motul specific, valve cover to turbo breather, and install 034 HFC.

[RyGuy1050]

I am currently at 134xxx miles plugs are clean as a whistle, and running Eurodyne maestro current stage 1. I wanted maestro because I'm uncertain as to what my end goals are, maybe big turbo, rods and pistons, built head. I felt this will allow me to be flexible with where I take my build and how long the process takes.
Any Eurodyne advice is certainly welcome. Thanks guys!

[canadianA4B7]

Eurodyne advice, grab the GTX 2867 I have for sale and I'll include a bunch of files I used. Big turbo kit complete!!

I've used maestro for a number of years now, it's pretty good software. I like that it's got some safety features that won't allow you to adjust too far. Using some of the simulator functions to dial in a few of the maps is a great help with tune adjustments. Also nice that you can code out CELL in the software (I've never failed a emissions test and run no cat). The more you use it the better you will get. Take small steps with tuning. That's pretty much all I can say. In 2200 km on the GTX 2867 I went through 30 revisions. Tune, data log, adjust file and repeat.

Sounds like a great plan!!! And will be likely another solid B7 build!!

[RyGuy1050]

Thanks man! For the time being I just wanted a little more power so I went stage 1 when I get more time I will really start into researching Eurodyne and tuning engines in general, it's always good to have safety features in software.

I keep seeing your turbo kit in the classifieds but am not sure what turbo route I want to go, I wanted to stay away from test pipes simply because people complain about the smell haha.

Part of me says go k04 another part says go with a smaller BT I want to keep as much low down as possible, most of my driving is back roads so don't see the high end of rpm in higher gears often.

[canadianA4B7]

I hear you on the turbo sizing. Most of my tunes on the GTX turbos I've tried all have a 5psi in low rpm. Which I have found is great in city or on back roads. With tuning you can set things up to your liking. Yes the turbo size and hot side will all determine specifics. Example the .72 hot side I have is in my opinion the best size. It allows for the bottom end pick up and no loss of power up top. Yes I had to taper the boost curve at high rpm to slightly drop above 6000 rpm. So peak 26 and in higher rpm drop down a tiny tiny bit 1-2 psi. But no noticeable loss in power. A .64 (which I believe I have for EFR) will gain on the bottom side of power, .85 will make power higher in revs.

If your liking the k03 spool the k04 is a great option. It loses a bit up top, my experience I I did not like the top end loss of power the "wall hitting feeling" was not something I liked.
GTX 2863 was a kick ass turbo. Fast spool, lots of power plenty of pick up at any rpm, great for passing pulling on other cars, and keeping up with 600 cc bikes was no issue. That setup I had a number of ppl test and it was very easy to drive (tuning was great), and never any complaints. The EFR 6258 is also a nice type of K04, much larger much better power range much harder pulling. The 7163 which has now made its way to a number of cars seems to have a superior bottom end pick up. Those guys can chime in. Adding 2ndary fueling and things will become pricey.

Twin scroll, tuning, hot sides all have roles in fine tuning.

The 2867 I never fully tested. Unfortunately I had some bad luck. What it did was nothing but amazing and close to the 2863. If I had more time tuning it and my additional upgrades I think I cud have had it peaking boost around 3000 rpm (may be a dream but from other car forums it's possible).

Cats are nice, if they are furry and friendly and don't claw the shit out of everything. I personally don't use them. And have not in many of my rides. Smell of a bit of fuel doesn't bother those with 93/100 octane in their blood.

[RyGuy1050]

I personally don't mind the smell my bike makes some nice fumes lol. But as far as passengers I'd rather have it be a little cleaner. Haha.
I still am not sure about turbo I think gt28xx would be as big as I would want to go..

Cleaned my catch can today, holy crap it was filled with water and foam. No wonder my car felt off a smidge. That and clogged OEM cat lol.

[RyGuy1050]

All the maintenance and modifications went well..

Looks like my next step will be headed towards fueling. Mainly hpfp for now, my question is: is it worth buying a new already upgraded pump or just do the rebuild? My pump is at 30k maximum, the kits look to replace all internal parts is there other parts in the pump that tend to wear that would warrant a replacement upgraded pump the better option?
I have absolutely no worries about doing the work myself but if it were to be smarter just to replace the pump it may be just as cost efficient and easier just to buy an upgrade..