Engine Strengthening by a4darkness

[a4darkness]

Happy to have helped out!

[evo_ski]

Haha, yeah, I pretty much used your suspension install thread as the bible when I did my suspension install, and it also helped me out on motor mounts too. It is just so awesome the amount of info that can be had on here.

[AudiRob]

Just want to voice this out - MANY Thanks to A4Darkness for this comprehensive list of information. Truly usefully for any DIY and gives you an idea on where to start.

Thanks again A4Darkness

-AudiRob

[boostedAvant]

Yay Noti!

[a4darkness]

Ahh hell knock it off fellas, far too kind. Will continue as best I can.

Quick update on the new coils, the ECU has adjusted further and there is now a significant increase - especially top end on the freeway. If you're still on the fence about this, don't be! Worth every penny.

[AudiRob]

How much for the set of CP?

Ahh hell knock it off fellas, far too kind. Will continue as best I can.

Quick update on the new coils, the ECU has adjusted further and there is now a significant increase - especially top end on the freeway. If you're still on the fence about this, don't be! Worth every penny.

[daihashi]

How much for the set of CP?

I got mine for $17 a piece. Total of $68, free shipping to my door step. <3

[DownhillA4]

I got mine for $17 a piece. Total of $68, free shipping to my door step. <3

From where? & they fit in our car without any modifications? A4darkness you can chime in on my questions as well. Thanks!

[daihashi]

From where? & they fit in our car without any modifications? A4darkness you can chime in on my questions as well. Thanks!

rmeuropean.com ; The coils fit if just fine if you take the rubber sleeve from your old coils, or another used set if you have them, and slide them over the TFSI coils. The TFSI coils are longer and the rubber sleeve on them does not reach into the spark plug well, which is remedied by the aforementioned solution. Or you can just buy the bolt down coil adapters and that works too. I chose to go the cheap route, I have no issues with them cracking or sliding out of place. They're in as tight as the day I first installed them. :)

edit: looks like they raised the price. They're $19.50 now, I paid $17.06 back in May.

http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._94E6B777.aspx

[DownhillA4]

rmeuropean.com ; The coils fit if just fine if you take the rubber sleeve from your old coils, or another used set if you have them, and slide them over the TFSI coils. The TFSI coils are longer and the rubber sleeve on them does not reach into the spark plug well, which is remedied by the aforementioned solution. Or you can just buy the bolt down coil adapters and that works too. I chose to go the cheap route, I have no issues with them cracking or sliding out of place. They're in as tight as the day I first installed them. :)

edit: looks like they raised the price. They're $19.50 now, I paid $17.06 back in May.



http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._94E6B777.aspx

Thanks. I checked germanautoparts who has them for $18.72 & GAP has them for $17.86. I used the part number that was supplied by RMEuropean.com. Seems like it may be a worthwhile small upgrade, I wonder if they are more reliable. Already have 4 back-up coilpacks in my trunk.

A4darkness, did you ever do a Podi boost gauge install DIY by any chance?

[Charles.waite]

I disagree with everyone and think this thread is useless and a waste of audizine bandwidth. I mean there's nothing here you couldn't learn anyway through 10-20 hours worth of searching. People are so lazy these days.

[boostedAvant]

LOL CP!!

[evo_ski]

there's nothing here you couldn't learn anyway through 10-20 hours worth of searching. People are so lazy these days.

Hahahaha, so true. Damn kids!

I can second RM european, those guys are great, I have picked up a few things in the past from them including these coilpacks. Sounds like at the moment GAP might be cheaper though.

[a4darkness]

From where? & they fit in our car without any modifications? A4darkness you can chime in on my questions as well. Thanks!

RM had the best pricing for a while but it seems they're wise to our ways. Anywhere from $17-$19 seems like the average rate right now. I got em locally for about this as well.

Outside of what I posted and daihashi mentioned there's no other modifications necessary. Let's just say yesterday evening included a rather extensive road test and everything worked fine. The new coils remained firmly planted in their seats and performed really well.

A4darkness, did you ever do a Podi boost gauge install DIY by any chance?

Did the install a while back but never had time to post it back then. But I do now and will get it up soon.

LOL CP!!

x2!!

[CrazyCal]

Huge thanks to Jace/BoostedAvant for answering all my stupid questions about this one. Herpaderp I can clean a MAF.
Side note, Jace has really been stepping up his photog game... be sure to take a look at his latest work from Wuste and Leavenworth. Turns out Calvin is handy with the steel as well. Euro eye candy galooore. Checkityo!

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Thanks for the props Noti!

You know, I just realized that, while I'm no stranger to this thread, I've never posted in here! I've read nearly every page and many of them multiple times. It's a fantastic reference. Thanks Noti for working so hard on it! Happy to be reading info on the 2.0 coils as that's gonna be a definite future update.

I did notice that noone has mentioned the 2.0 coilpack adapters that Integrated Engineering makes. If you use the adapters, I would assume you wouldn't need to switch the boot over from your OEM coils...... But, I have yet to have any hands-on experience with these.

IE 2.0 Coilpack Adapters
Type 1
Type 2
I actually don't get why there are two different types of adapters, is it just an appearance thing?

A4darkness, did you ever do a Podi boost gauge install DIY by any chance?

Did the install a while back but never had time to post it back then. But I do now and will get it up soon.

I'm gonna keep an eye out for your DIY on this, Noti. I thought I did a pretty solid install of my Podi and I feel I may have something to add to this.

[Charles.waite]

FSI coils are great. I've had mine in for a few months now and I've got nothing but good things to say about them. No adapters either and I still haven't transferred the boots over (yikes) but they're staying in very solidly. I would highly recommend the upgrade. Especially since they're cheaper than rev D coils.

[waldo1324]

sooo, on that 3 way check valve, can t i just use a t fitting and two of the leftover US Plastics i have?

[Charles.waite]

sooo, on that 3 way check valve, can t i just use a t fitting and two of the leftover US Plastics i have?

You probably don't even need two as the "t" is after the check valve.

[waldo1324]

You probably don't even need two as the "t" is after the check valve.

damn you and your book learnin charles!

yah good observation. im finally pulling that mani and using your breather elbow + PCV valve. ill throw the results in your thread

[Charles.waite]

Haha nice. Do work.

And try not to cause too much collateral damage.

[boy412]

I already started digging around for an iridium plug that comes pregapped in the .05 range but was unsure if that was exceeding the reasonable limits. However, the more I think about this 11's seem like a better choice even now.

Glad you are liking the FSI coil packs. Definitely something to be said for that hotter spark!

I am curious about your plug choice. Is that BKR6E-IX (iridium) plug cold enough for your application? I am interested in hearing your impressions if/when you open up the gap on your plugs a bit wider. I didn't even know there was a BKR7EIX-11! I guess I could have looked. I may try a set of those next time I change my oil. I change the copper plugs every OCI, since they are so cheap.

BTW, I installed my replacement 06H "A" coil packs this morning. Hopefully these are less prone to cracking.

[CrazyCal]

Haha nice. Do work.

And try not to cause too much collateral damage.

OMG I'm such a nerd...

[a4darkness]

Thanks for the props Noti!
You know, I just realized that, while I'm no stranger to this thread, I've never posted in here! I've read nearly every page and many of them multiple times. It's a fantastic reference. Thanks Noti for working so hard on it! Happy to be reading info on the 2.0 coils as that's gonna be a definite future update.

Again, really stoked to hear the thread is being well received.

I did notice that noone has mentioned the 2.0 coilpack adapters that Integrated Engineering makes. If you use the adapters, I would assume you wouldn't need to switch the boot over from your OEM coils...... But, I have yet to have any hands-on experience with these.

Whaaaa?

Since these CP's are here to stay, I'll now be picking up a set of Integrated Engineering's beautiful red adapters as well, especially when I finally get closer to going big turbo.

I'm gonna keep an eye out for your DIY on this, Noti. I thought I did a pretty solid install of my Podi and I feel I may have something to add to this.

I'll try to get it up prior to leaving for Oregon. The DIY on a4mods still covers almost everything but there's a few tips I could probably add to the stack.

This brings up an important point... if you're reading/tracking this thread and have questions or maybe a contribution of your own by all means speak up! Also, no question is ever too remedial.

[Charles.waite]

I just installed my Podi two weeks ago too. So I could help out. I didn't want to cut/splice any wires so I used spade connectors for 12V constant and switched and used some random empty fuse terminals that fit the bill after testing them with my multimeter. Been working quite well, though they don't seem to be super secure so I may try to modify them down the line.

[a4darkness]

I'm gonna disagree on this one, retain the the 3-way check valve Waldo. This area is really sensitive to minor changes in pressure and whatnot. Exactly like yourself, I found it really annoying to need a special check valve here but as you can see it's tied into a number of lines in the area and if you start slightly pinching lines back there it messes with everything. Saying $15 isn't worth the hassle man.



(Chris, this shot has been so helpful... thanks again.)

Waldo, if you don't want to spring for the OEM or less expensive version on Amazon, I've found you a $12 eBay special. Gitit son!

07C 133 529 A
http://compare.ebay.com/like/2708696..._lwgsi=y&cbt=y

You probably don't even need two as the "t" is after the check valve.

[Charles.waite]

Waldo, if you don't want to spring for the OEM or less expensive version on Amazon, I've found you a $12 eBay special. Gitit son!

07C 133 529 A
http://compare.ebay.com/like/2708696..._lwgsi=y&cbt=y

Oh man you just out-eBayed Waldo. Say it isn't so!

[CrazyCal]

Whaaaa?

Apparently I can't read...

[a4darkness]

I just installed my Podi two weeks ago too. So I could help out. I didn't want to cut/splice any wires so I used spade connectors for 12V constant and switched and used some random empty fuse terminals that fit the bill after testing them with my multimeter. Been working quite well, though they don't seem to be super secure so I may try to modify them down the line.

I really feel ya on this one C, it's always highly unnerving when splicing into OEM wires. But the good part is that it's one of the easiest things to repair or replace if you mess up. I'm banking your method worked fine and likely looks better that what I did too. ;-)

Oh man you just out-eBayed Waldo. Say it isn't so!

Jokes aside, Waldo is the most vocal of a vast amount of fellas on AZ who either can't or don't want to spend a lot of cash on parts. However, the upside is that if he's willing to take the risk on something like that check valve and it works... we ALL benefit. That said...

[daihashi]

Jokes aside, Waldo is the most vocal of a vast amount of fellas on AZ who either can't or don't want to spend a lot of cash on parts. However, the upside is that if he's willing to take the risk on something like that check valve and it works... we ALL benefit. That said...

lol, I'm pretty cheap myself but I'm definitely a lot quieter about it than Waldo. Mostly because people here get their panties in a wad: "ZOMG YOUR CAR IS GOING TO EXPLODE!! NON AUDI GENUINE WTF!$!$!!!$^^!LOL^BBQ!!". Which I've never understood. Parts fail, shit happens. I have no issue with ebay and understand the parts are not OEM and may require some work to make things fit, or investigate the quality/design prior to placing it on the car. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose... in most of my cases I win and the situations where I've lost it was only a few bucks and well worth the effort to try.

Precaution and Experience can circumvent risk and result in lots of $$$ saved, and I do enjoy $$$ considering how poor I am lately :(.

[boostedAvant]

Calvin, the reason that there are two different coil pack adapters from IE is because one is for our 06A block and one is for the 058 block (and 2.7t as well IIRC) The valve covers are different so a different adapter had to be made to use the 2.0 TSI/FSI coils.

Edit: No boot needed if you purchase the adapters Calvin. That's why you get the adapters The reason you put the boot on is to create a form of seal on the coil pack. Since the TSI/FSI coils are longer, having the boot on the bottom helps keep it into place. If you order the adapters the seal that is already on the TSI/FSI coil will seal against the adapter. Look at my project thread, I took a few pictures of them on there, that might help clear some of these questions up.

[Charles.waite]

I will admit I've been pricing out brake rotors and pads on eBay. So ashamed...

[Charles.waite]

Calvin, the reason that there are two different coil pack adapters from IE is because one is for our 06A block and one is for the 058 block (and 2.7t as well IIRC) The valve covers are different so a different adapter had to be made to use the 2.0 TSI/FSI coils.

The 06A has a round ridge around the CP and the 058 has a square ridge or something.

[daihashi]

I will admit I've been pricing out brake rotors and pads on eBay. So ashamed...

Step 1: Look on ebay
Step 2: purchase cheapy parts
step 3: ?????
Step 4: PROFIT!!!

[nein-reis]

Calvin, the reason that there are two different coil pack adapters from IE is because one is for our 06A block and one is for the 058 block (and 2.7t as well IIRC) The valve covers are different so a different adapter had to be made to use the 2.0 TSI/FSI coils.

Edit: No boot needed if you purchase the adapters Calvin. That's why you get the adapters The reason you put the boot on is to create a form of seal on the coil pack. Since the TSI/FSI coils are longer, having the boot on the bottom helps keep it into place. If you order the adapters the seal that is already on the TSI/FSI coil will seal against the adapter. Look at my project thread, I took a few pictures of them on there, that might help clear some of these questions up.

Some early 06A valve covers like TT225 and some other transverse also use the bolt down coil packs. Any valve cover that uses the bolt down coil packs has a different design and will use the square adapters, while all the valve covers that came with push down coil packs use the diamond shaped ones... they will both actually work either way, it just matches the valve cover and looks more visually pleasing to have the right shape adapter.

[boostedAvant]

The man has spoken.

[nein-reis]

Early "bolt down VC" Notice the square shape around the coilpack bolt down area.


This is a push down VC, notice there is no square area.



The bolt holes line up the same, and both adapters work on either VC. The diamond adapters just look really strange and have a odd gap when installed on a early VC. All B6's should have the newer push down VC, so the diamond style is fine for all of you.

[CrazyCal]

I just installed my Podi two weeks ago too. So I could help out. I didn't want to cut/splice any wires so I used spade connectors for 12V constant and switched and used some random empty fuse terminals that fit the bill after testing them with my multimeter. Been working quite well, though they don't seem to be super secure so I may try to modify them down the line.

You, good sir, need one of these:





Add-A-Circuit. You can find it at O'Reilly Auto Parts. They have them for regular and mini fuses. I ran mine off the mini 5 amp pictured. I'm using a 3 amp fuse for the Podi. It's been working great and it's totally reversible! I made no permanent changes other than the small hole I made in the wire harness hose to run my wires through the ECU box and into the cabin. I always avoid splicing if at all possible!

[boostedAvant]

Thanks Tyler! That's interesting Calvin. I just spliced my shit lol.

[walky_talky20]

Also, the add-a-fuse devices actually fuse the output wire. Putting a spade terminal on the end of a wire and plugging it into an empty fuse terminal is not safe as there are zero fuses in the circuit (I'm just going on a whim that Charles didn't use an in-line fuse). Should this wire that you added rub against some metal in the dash and create a short (or perhaps your ebay boost gauge shorts out), there is zero protection: there is no fuse that will blow. It will merely begin to melt down the fuse box/wire/dashboard. And we all know how much fun dashboard fires are. *Tons* of fun.

Fuse those circuits, kids.

[nein-reis]

Add-A-Circuit is great until you start adding tons of random things... boost, wideband, radar detector, temp sensors, turbo timer, water meth, etc... then its better to start with a single splice and connect to a single splitter bord or connection panel.