Greg Or Mike From Dth

[HTA A4]

First of all I just want to say what a great guy Mike is to work with. I just ordered a clutch and flywheel from him and he did everything he could to make sure the customer was happy. But I just have a question for either one of you, how long would it take to install a turbo. Exhaust manifold, turbo, test pipe, injectors, ECU, spark plugs and TIP. ...Because I'll be having a shop install it here. Thanks!

[F16HTON]

If they have never done the install before, 8 hours would be a good estimate. This would be to remove the stock stuff and install the GTRS.

If you want I can email you a list of all of the tricks I know to make the install smoother, maybe the shop would want to read it, maybe not.

[AudiA4Turbo22]

^^how long would it take u at ecode?

[HTA A4]

If they have never done the install before, 8 hours would be a good estimate. This would be to remove the stock stuff and install the GTRS.

If you want I can email you a list of all of the tricks I know to make the install smoother, maybe the shop would want to read it, maybe not.

I know the owner and they do k04's all the time. I'm in there a lot but I've never seen them do a GTRS.
That would be great if you could e-mail me that! [email protected]

[F16HTON]

The car determines a bunch of the time it takes. Removing the OEM stuff once you have experience is very easy, if you dont have experience it can take quite awhle.

Once you get to the install portion, there are quite a few extra steps I take to ensure that everything is installed properly.

Some of the steps include:

Clocking both the comressor housing and CHRA so that the oil return line and the charge pipe line up correctly.

If it is a new style ATP manifold, the wastegate actuator bracket need to be clearanced so that the turbo can be clocked.

I like to test the wastegate actuator prior to install to set it right at 15psi

I replace all of the vacuum lines and check valves so there will be no issues once the motor sees higher boost

I gasket match the ports on the head and exhaust manifold

I do a full coolant flush as well as a complete oil change, prime the turbo and spin it without the motor being started to ensure that there is no bearing damage

I file all of the banjo fittings so that they are perfectly flat, this ensures there will be no coolant leaks

I have a kick ass wrench that allows me to tighten the hard to get at bolts in under 5 minutes.

Road test the car, train the new owner how to use the VAG-COM to see how the car is running and diagose issues.

[s42k5b]

what clutch and fly wheel did you go with?

[F16HTON]

On my car I am currently running the OEM DM with a Southbend OFE SS that has a upgraded pivot point for more agressive clamping.

It was a pretty good clutch but is starting to show some wear. I will be installing a Clutchmaters FX600 twin plate with a aluminum flywheel during the labor day weekend.

[HTA A4]

The car determines a bunch of the time it takes. Removing the OEM stuff once you have experience is very easy, if you dont have experience it can take quite awhle.

Once you get to the install portion, there are quite a few extra steps I take to ensure that everything is installed properly.

Some of the steps include:

Clocking both the comressor housing and CHRA so that the oil return line and the charge pipe line up correctly.

If it is a new style ATP manifold, the wastegate actuator bracket need to be clearanced so that the turbo can be clocked.

I like to test the wastegate actuator prior to install to set it right at 15psi

I replace all of the vacuum lines and check valves so there will be no issues once the motor sees higher boost

I gasket match the ports on the head and exhaust manifold

I do a full coolant flush as well as a complete oil change, prime the turbo and spin it without the motor being started to ensure that there is no bearing damage

I file all of the banjo fittings so that they are perfectly flat, this ensures there will be no coolant leaks

I have a kick ass wrench that allows me to tighten the hard to get at bolts in under 5 minutes.

Road test the car, train the new owner how to use the VAG-COM to see how the car is running and diagose issues.

Do you just want to fly to IL for a weekend? lol!


How much would it be to ship the elim. kit you sell to 61616? I'll be buying it from you guys within the next month.

Now that I know everything you do when you install, I'm a little scared that they won't do all that...

And they will know what to gap the spark plugs at right?

[HTA A4]

what clutch and fly wheel did you go with?

I went with Southbend Stage 4 and 9 lbs aluminum flywheel

[absolutegtr]

Do you just want to fly to IL for a weekend? lol!


How much would it be to ship the elim. kit you sell to 61616? I'll be buying it from you guys within the next month.

Now that I know everything you do when you install, I'm a little scared that they won't do all that...

And they will know what to gap the spark plugs at right?

Idont see why you dont just DIY. There is no reason, you cannot do it yourself, unless you lack the tools/space/time. Other than that,you just need to know which way to turn the wrench. Only way to learn.

If that is too much, that is understanable, but something like sparkplugs and fuel injectors a 5yr old could do.

[F16HTON]

Do you just want to fly to IL for a weekend? lol!


How much would it be to ship the elim. kit you sell to 61616? I'll be buying it from you guys within the next month.

Now that I know everything you do when you install, I'm a little scared that they won't do all that...

And they will know what to gap the spark plugs at right?

Plugs come pre-gapped at .032

[koolade9]

Do you just want to fly to IL for a weekend? lol!


How much would it be to ship the elim. kit you sell to 61616? I'll be buying it from you guys within the next month.

Now that I know everything you do when you install, I'm a little scared that they won't do all that...

And they will know what to gap the spark plugs at right?

P-town in the house!!

[HTA A4]

Ok sweet! What would the shipping be to 61616 for the elim kit? And do I ship my ECU to you to get it flashed? (I still have my stock chip so I'm not worried about down time)

[eg6siR]

Plugs come pre-gapped at .032

you should still check them with a feeler guage to make sure they are gapped correctly...

[HTA A4]

P-town in the house!!

WHHAAAT?? How'd you know I'm from Peoria? haha!

[actlsub9]

How much would it be to ship the elim. kit you sell to 61616? I'll be buying it from you guys within the next month.

I don't want to lock a thread with good info in it, so try and refrain from asking price related questions in here. Thanks.

[koolade9]

WHHAAAT?? How'd you know I'm from Peoria? haha!

I went to bradley, then lived in the EP for awhile... I've spent my share of time at crusens, jimmys, richards, sullys...hahaa

[HTA A4]

Haha! How'd you know I was from Peoria though?

[HTA A4]

I don't want to lock a thread with good info in it, so try and refrain from asking price related questions in here. Thanks.

Sorry.. Handled through PMs

[F16HTON]

I don't want to lock a thread with good info in it, so try and refrain from asking price related questions in here. Thanks.

Only prices I ever post are the retail prices and part numbers from my local Audi dealer. I do this as a favor so AZ members can shop for the best online price and know what they are up against.

[F16HTON]

you should still check them with a feeler guage to make sure they are gapped correctly...

Feeler gauge will not work with Bosch Tri-electrodes

[actlsub9]

Only prices I ever post are the retail prices and part numbers from my local Audi dealer. I do this as a favor so AZ members can shop for the best online price and know what they are up against.

I know that, you did nothing wrong Greg.

[B6Lovin]

Feeler gauge will not work with Bosch Tri-electrodes

truf hahaha. those plugs sure do kick ass though

lots of good info in the thread too, bump for a good read

[AudiA4Turbo22]

The car determines a bunch of the time it takes. Removing the OEM stuff once you have experience is very easy, if you dont have experience it can take quite awhle.

Once you get to the install portion, there are quite a few extra steps I take to ensure that everything is installed properly.

Some of the steps include:

Clocking both the comressor housing and CHRA so that the oil return line and the charge pipe line up correctly.

If it is a new style ATP manifold, the wastegate actuator bracket need to be clearanced so that the turbo can be clocked.

I like to test the wastegate actuator prior to install to set it right at 15psi

I replace all of the vacuum lines and check valves so there will be no issues once the motor sees higher boost

I gasket match the ports on the head and exhaust manifold

I do a full coolant flush as well as a complete oil change, prime the turbo and spin it without the motor being started to ensure that there is no bearing damage

I file all of the banjo fittings so that they are perfectly flat, this ensures there will be no coolant leaks

I have a kick ass wrench that allows me to tighten the hard to get at bolts in under 5 minutes.

Road test the car, train the new owner how to use the VAG-COM to see how the car is running and diagose issues.

dude with all this work there is no way $750 which Sarkis quoted me is happening lol. but hell if $750 w/o the new check valves since i changed mine last week works out i like how u work.

[F16HTON]

$750 is very fair, everything I posted is typically what Eurocode does, where do you think I learned it?

[dougyfresh]

That description you posted, Greg, is very detailed and comprehensive. I like your style. Good stuff.

[romell]

+1 for greg...

and another thing.. what if a bunch of us east coast guys gave u a garage... hotel and paid for ur lfight to come down here and do the install.haha.. put u and mike up here.

[AudiA4Turbo22]

$750 is very fair, everything I posted is typically what Eurocode does, where do you think I learned it?

i'm set, Sako's pretty kool, helps we speak the same language, and well if ur willing to come down, this gig is on, gotta sell a few things and we're good to go.