Benefits of Manifolds? Stage 3- or Stage 3

[Vuel Egham]

So my turbos are going out, and I now have to decide my tolerance (read $$$) for an upgrade. My gut tells me to just save a little bit for a K04 kit with inlets and be content with Stage 3-. But what about just spending the extra $3,000 and getting the basic kit from AWE? I think manifolds are overkill.

I did a number of searches and saw all sorts of posts about K04s with stock fueling, and the available kits from Jeremy at Matrix, Avalon, ECS Tuning, etc. Look like right around $2,500 for K04s with the inlets.

Part of me thinks, if I am going to keep the car, just get the full kit!
2000 Sedan | Quattro | 6 speed manual | 00 RSK04 Turbo/Fueling Kit WITHOUT Manifolds | $5,750.00

[highPSI-S4]

I would get the full kit, just add some Ceramic coated manifolds from Vast, alot cheaper

[Vuel Egham]

I figure get the kit, and just do pigges. What do you think the estimated labor would be?

[highPSI-S4]

I figure get the kit, and just do pigges. What do you think the estimated labor would be?

I've been qouted, 2300.00 from some shops in my area. But if you have a garage and some helping knowledgable forum members in your area, i would Def DIY. It will save you money that you can use later on,like say a big brake kit.

[Vuel Egham]

There are two local shops, I will get bids from both. I don't have any DIY knowledge, but I do have money, so that will have to do. :)