APR 3+ and a plethora of parts...

[actlsub9]

I always seem to upgrade my power and drive train last since I don't live 1/4 mile at a time, but nevertheless here I go

APR Exhaust Manifold, ceramic coated...



APR Test Pipe, CAT removed, ceramic coated...



APR Turbo GT2860RS, hot side ceramic coated...



APR TIP and APR MAF...



APR ECU and APR Injectors...



Southbend OFE SS Pressure Plate...



Southbend OFE SS Disk...



OEM Dual Mass Flywheel Resurfaced...



JHM Solid Short Throw Shifter...



JHM Linkage Upgrade



JHM Shifter Stabilizer Bushings...



034 Density Line Motor Mounts...



APR Snub Mount...



ECS Timing Belt Kit...

[a4mafia(Red)]

do you have to wait for your rpm to drop when shifting? i have the same exact clutch set up i'm pretty sure(Stage 5 southbend)

[actlsub9]

do you have to wait for your rpm to drop when shifting? i have the same exact clutch set up i'm pretty sure(Stage 5 southbend)

Yours is the FE SS, I have OFE SS.

[absolutegtr]

Someone just got paid!

[OneBadAudi]

man, i could never afford those parts all at once, none the less, very nice, Should be a fun little project for ya.

[A4p]

nice

[7speed]

time for some of this with a little of this followed by this and this

[20vturbo]

hahaha

[rxrep]

Greg be careful coating that manifold. APR was very adament about not coating the inconel stuff because of it's expansion properties or something when I asked them about it. It wasn't a generic answer from them; they were being very serious about it.

[actlsub9]

Greg be careful coating that manifold. APR was very adament about not coating the inconel stuff because of it's expansion properties or something when I asked them about it. It wasn't a generic answer from them; they were being very serious about it.

Thanks for the heads up, I'll give them a call tomorrow. Hopefully it's not a problem. Good thing is only the outside is coated, so if the problem is the ceramic chipping it won't cause any harm.

[AudiA4_20T]

your a baller

[A4p]

actsub in what way would you install the snub mount, i see that we have the same snub mount

[actlsub9]

time for some of this with a little of this followed by this and this

That's the plan

Hopefully none of during install.

[20vturbo]

install the turbo on the manifold then install the dp on the turbo...install the whole thing in the car...I did the whole install in front of my house without raising the car

[chadb2434]

wow! that's gunna be a fun install! GL with everything!

[BBinA4]

that is one beautiful manifold!

[actlsub9]

install the turbo on the manifold then install the dp on the turbo...install the whole thing in the car...I did the whole install in front of my house without raising the car

Yep, that's the plan. Install it all as one piece.

[rxrep]

Yep, that's the plan. Install it all as one piece.

Yep. As someone who has taken this thing and out multiple times to switch from HFC to to TP and then to wrap TP, and then then to replace actuator rod....
Whole thing as one piece is the easiest way.

And if you hear something different from APR, let me know. Not their sales staff... I mean from the engineers.
And it wasn't flaking because that was what they first said, and I'm like "Do you think I'd put something in the manifold that could flake and bust up my blades?"
I wasn't satisfied until I spoke with the brains of the operation, not the standard "It will void you warranty" sales answer.
I think 400hp Greg said something about this a while back, too.

[A4ringedONE8T]

Nice! Did you get a new APR kit or pick it up from someone used?

[martini]

are thsoe the APR injectors that require modification of the manifold? if so... go back and ask for the bosch ones... the apr ones had a bunch of issues back in the day

also, I would consider a different clutch... im having problems with my southbend OFE SS and its only been in for a couple thousand miles... the pressure plate is f'd i think


this advice is coming from someone with that turbo kit and clutch already....

[sambrody44]

Damn Greg, when this is all done you will have one of the overall sickest cars on this forum.

[actlsub9]

are thsoe the APR injectors that require modification of the manifold? if so... go back and ask for the bosch ones... the apr ones had a bunch of issues back in the day

also, I would consider a different clutch... im having problems with my southbend OFE SS and its only been in for a couple thousand miles... the pressure plate is f'd i think


this advice is coming from someone with that turbo kit and clutch already....

I believe they are the newer bosch ones. Happen to have any close up pics of yours?

As for the clutch... I don't launch my car, and I don't slam gears everywhere I drive. So I think it will be sufficient. I have 90k on my stock clutch and I've been making 250wtq the last 30k and it is still working fine with my driving style.

[actlsub9]

Nice! Did you get a new APR kit or pick it up from someone used?

Picked it up used. Now that everything is cleaned up and coated, it is in super condition.

[actlsub9]

Yep. As someone who has taken this thing and out multiple times to switch from HFC to to TP and then to wrap TP, and then then to replace actuator rod....
Whole thing as one piece is the easiest way.

And if you hear something different from APR, let me know. Not their sales staff... I mean from the engineers.
And it wasn't flaking because that was what they first said, and I'm like "Do you think I'd put something in the manifold that could flake and bust up my blades?"
I wasn't satisfied until I spoke with the brains of the operation, not the standard "It will void you warranty" sales answer.
I think 400hp Greg said something about this a while back, too.

Yea, I'll let you know. And I'll look for a real explanation, not "its not good, you will void warranty"

[Arclight]

Verryy nice pieces. Please photograph the install if you can...

[actlsub9]

Verryy nice pieces. Please photograph the install if you can...

Will do

[martini]

I believe they are the newer bosch ones. Happen to have any close up pics of yours?

As for the clutch... I don't launch my car, and I don't slam gears everywhere I drive. So I think it will be sufficient. I have 90k on my stock clutch and I've been making 250wtq the last 30k and it is still working fine with my driving style.

i hardly drive my car at all, and its mostly freeway when i do... however... i will be pulling my trans because my southbend appears to have failed


and, you can't compare your driving style now with how you will drive after you put this kit on... you're car will be a different animal.

[BARRY]

i hate the stock flywheel.

SO HEAVY!

[jrau13]

Very nice!

[actlsub9]

i hardly drive my car at all, and its mostly freeway when i do... however... i will be pulling my trans because my southbend appears to have failed


and, you can't compare your driving style now with how you will drive after you put this kit on... you're car will be a different animal.

All good points. I just don't see any clutch kit that stands out right now as the "right choice." People have had problems with all of the OFEs and FEs but I am not about to put in a 6 puck DXD. Not enough people using the clutchmasters to get a good idea of how they perform. Same goes for spec.

[20vturbo]

they are the bosch injectors with the latest file for them, got them from apr

[actlsub9]

they are the bosch injectors with the latest file for them, got them from apr

There it is

[eg6siR]

Not enough people using the clutchmasters to get a good idea of how they perform.

i have used clutchmasters on many different vehicles and they always did the same thing... performed well

[sean1.8t]

my OFE clutch was the tits before i launched it just one too many times. you'll love it!

and just a suggestion, a LWFW is really worth it for the revs. consider the 16lb spec flywheel. my 11lb one is just a tad bit too light for day to day driving. but nothing bad.

and it's about time someone picked up 20vturbo's kit! you're going to love the 28rs. nice upgrade man!

[actlsub9]

i have used clutchmasters on many different vehicles and they always did the same thing... performed well

Not going to disagree with you. Clutchmasters is a good company and they make quality parts.

[actlsub9]

i hate the stock flywheel.

SO HEAVY!

Heavy yes, but I don't have to worry about the possibility of chatter.

[MikTip]

Where did you have the parts coated at?

[dougyfresh]

That's the plan

Hopefully none of during install.

I do not forsee any ing. Esp with that transmission jack and the car lift

Eric is back from PR on the 17th. We might get his B5 back together during the evenings that week. Suspension parts and TB parts have arrived. SO, might be able to get your car into his garage thereafter like we discussed.

I gotta get a pilot bearing puller so I'll get on that this week. Otherwise, I think we're good to go. Gonna be a fun one!

And Mark was in my car on the dyno about an hour ago when I called so I might actually see my Avant after all. (I think)




BTW. Jordan has his APR hardware ceramic coated an no problems on his end. I think his EGTs are typically fairly high being in altitude too. I wouldn't sweat the coefficient of thermal expansion worries.







PS. You need one of these now:

Here is mine. All sitting pretty in the box until my car comes home.

[actlsub9]

I do not forsee any ing. Esp with that transmission jack and the car lift

Eric is back from PR on the 17th. We might get his B5 back together during the evenings that week. Suspension parts and TB parts have arrived. SO, might be able to get your car into his garage thereafter like we discussed.

I gotta get a pilot bearing puller so I'll get on that this week. Otherwise, I think we're good to go. Gonna be a fun one!

And Mark was in my car on the dyno about an hour ago when I called so I might actually see my Avant after all. (I think)

BTW. Jordan has his APR hardware ceramic coated an no problems on his end. I think his EGTs are typically fairly high being in altitude too. I wouldn't sweat the coefficient of thermal expansion worries.

PS. You need one of these now:

Nice, I can't wait It might be hard to get everything done in one shot, but I have no problem with that. And good to know about Jordan's APR hardware and ceramic coating

Bet your getting excited about the avant

I would have thought about getting the weighted shift knob if I had a black interior. In my platinum interior I think it might stick out as an "aftermarket item" which I am trying more and more to stay away from.

[dougyfresh]

Nice, I can't wait It might be hard to get everything done in one shot, but I have no problem with that.

Bet your getting excited about the avant

I would have thought about getting the weighted shift knob if I had a black interior. In my platinum interior I think it might stick out as an "aftermarket item" which I am trying more and more to stay away from.

In two days it shouldn't be a problem with two people. Clutch and shifter one day. TB and turbo the other (or add shifter w/ the turbo and TB job). We'll have plenty of time then. The shifter is easy to align for the 5spds. Can also get it in without removing the ash tray (1/4" ratchet and extension FTW). We'll do the linkage when we do the clutch since the trans will be out.

Platinum interior here too. We'll see how it looks once I install it. I, too, want to keep the car 'stock-like'. Hence the boost gauge in rear view mirror but the weighted shift knob appeals as a nice functional piece.

Now that work is actually being done I am getting very antsy to pick up the Avant. Esp the more I think about the goals we set forth.

Jordan is the one that got me thinking (and following through) with ceramic coating my stuff. I just gotta get my FMIC anodized black now.