Rodgertherabit's A4 PPT GTX Build.

[gearhead9992]

coming from a powder coater it wont hurt it when I get my fmi im going to do the same thing

[rodgertherabit]

Yeah I know one personally as well, Im gonna run the idea by him. I would not mind color-matching the IC to my RS faces :cool:

[gearhead9992]

yea im going make mine all black since my b5 is black im going with the sleeper look

[demonmk2]

If powder coated it's gotta reduce the efficiency of the intercooler...how will it not.
You're basically sealing the surface

[Davdraco1]

As long as it's black it will help. To what extent it really all depends on the climate that day. You won't negatively effect it.

[rodgertherabit]

Sounds like a plan. Hopefully I can mock up/install my new fmic set up this weekend. Have a buddy/buyer for the APR kit just waitigng on me lol

[rodgertherabit]

took a crack at the FMIC, I need to cut the reaber out to see how its all gonna work for sure. My RS4 bumper is riveted to the crash bar so not much else to do bt Cut everythign out I can. The APR FMIc surprisingly didnt need as much cut out, but then again the evo core is much larger. Im gonna do that tomorrow hopefully and get some pics of it all.


Side note. finally found this at the local pickn pull today! Plug and play... love it. Just needs calibration

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[rodgertherabit]

Got My Lights Re-Retrofitted. Openin the b5 housing is a PITA. would prefer not to have to do it again! haha

However... The FXR 3.0 bixenon is MUCH better than the little minih1s, which are better than valeo d2s, but nothing like a true performance projectors.

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[rodgertherabit]

Update: Car is back to silver... The film ended up being defective and refunded. I guess time to pick a new color!! haha

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Good News is Wheels still look Amazing

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Playing around with some old Satin Pearl I had from wrapping my GTI... Not sure if I want to do a light or dark color...

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[GrapeBandit]

what was wrong with the blue wrap? it looked good.

dont do matte finish, it looks like shit on sub $100,000 cars. it makes them look like they are just primered

[rodgertherabit]

hmm. I think this matte gray aluminum is pretty nice...

[GrapeBandit]

^yes, its nice, but not on a $3000 car lol

[rodgertherabit]

well good thing you dont have to drive or look at it hahaha

[viceprp]

black thermal dispersant coating.

I personally like a colored matte but it's not my car.

[demonmk2]

that color would look good but I don't the your current wheel setup would compliment it...
unless they were black maybe. IMO

[rodgertherabit]

Yeah, Im back and forth on the matte gray aluminum or Nacre White (metallic gloss white).

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[demonmk2]

are you going to sowo this year?

[rodgertherabit]

pretty sure I am. Gotta get the rods done within the next few weeks tho.

[Nzila8]

What rods are you going with? Are our OEM Rods really that weak above 15lbs?

[demonmk2]

15lbs? is that putting out that much low end torque?

[Nzila8]

I asked that because last year some time he mentioned that he was running his set up @ 15lbs, so I was wondering if he didn't want to go over in fear of snapping a rod.

[mexicangio]

That front bumper is nice bump +1

[GrapeBandit]

That front bumper has nice gaps, waves, and fits like ass

as most b5 bumpers do that have been on/off multiple times

[rodgertherabit]

That front bumper is nice bump +1

as most b5 bumpers do that have been on/off multiple times

Ninja Edit?? lol I The front bumper is being held on by 3 bolts and a zip tie since Im doing some front end work haha. Also the RS4 bumper is ment to fit on a wider fender arches, so its not a direct fit onto a NON-RS4 model . End of the day doesnt bother me and once properly installed looks perfect

15lbs? is that putting out that much low end torque?

I asked that because last year some time he mentioned that he was running his set up @ 15lbs, so I was wondering if he didn't want to go over in fear of snapping a rod.

15psi on Stock Hardware probably doenst put out enough tq to hurt anything, but its close. Soon as the GTX starts spooling and it ramps up very quickly. I see positive pressure sub 3k rpm so its wise to keep an eye on it. Add a bigger IM and 70mm TB and a few more psi and there could be some carnage. Especially with extra drivetrain load quattro provides. Better to rebuild the motor than replace it

For reference, the APR kit with a gt28rs spooled noticeably slower than the GTX (back to back) on the same eurodyne tune.

I opted for IE Drop-in Rods/kit. Its all I personally need for now. After all, its a daily pfff

[GrapeBandit]

^did you pick up the IE rods yet? i gkt my SCAT rods for $313 shipped...lol

[rodgertherabit]

Yep. IE Rifle Drilled Rods with hardware and complete install kit for not too much more than that.

[rodgertherabit]

So Ive been using the DV hose from a 2.7t for my DV relocation to the DS (close to the TB). Well It finally ripped and was leaking boost like craazy.

Snow storm was rolling in, had to pick a buddy up from downtown on top so had to macgyver a solution quick. Main thing is my DV port is MUCH larger than stock at almost 1.5in... strolling thru lowes with the GF, spotted this. Fits perfect and the Bigger DV is MUCH happier. Cut some ridges for grip and popped it in. Pretty happy for the quick patch until I sort out my custom FMIC set up.

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In Place...

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[GrapeBandit]

^is that a DV or a BOV? i dont see a hose attached to put the air back into the T.I.P.

[rodgertherabit]

Technically its a Forge Super DV, but I have it set up as VTA right now.. Running Eurodyne mafless until I get the new FMIC set up. I just scored a oe 3in maf for $20 new, and have a few mafs lying around to test n figure out which is good.

Taking the build step by step. Once I get the new Pipes set up, It wont use the stock tube in the front rad support, which happens to be right next to the DV, and comes out right next to my custom TIP that goes under the frame rail. Longer path that I would prefer, but its already engineered in the bay. Just need a few hoses to tie it all together.

[demonmk2]

hope you get everything sorted and make it to sowo.
I'd like to check out your car in person ( steal some ideas lol )

[USAF Long]

Awesome B5. Only thing I'd do different is either chrome rings up front or wrap the rings to match the RS4 Grille trim. It's an Audi, be proud of the 4 Rings.

[rodgertherabit]

Doing my best to get to sowo this year. We'll see if time/$$ falls into place.

[seanentrust]

i love the satin white pearl, i was so close to doing that color but at the last minute changed my mind and went with matte charcoal metallic. Its cool because in the sun it has some bronze tints to it

[rodgertherabit]

Yeah, its nice, just leftover from a previous project. Used 3m Gloss again today and am not pleased with the finish once again. So Ill do the matte gray aluminum probably or even use a different company.

[rodgertherabit]

So the new PVC DV tee is holding up just fine. Car is back to its happy self, who knows how long the old one was cracked and leaking for...not to mention this one is full size and not a little stock 1in port. DV Response has improved as well.

still have yet to pick a new color :-/

[rodgertherabit]

Well, local Pick n Pull came up with a few a4s out of nowhere so I went there today. Scored a silver 96 trunk... Not an exact colormatch but better than the black one that stuck out like a sore thumb!

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[GrapeBandit]

nice score on the trunk. on another note, you really need to do something abut that exhaust tip though

[rodgertherabit]

Thanks Grape. Looking for a 3in inlet to dual outlet tip. 42DD wants over $100 for it! cant find a reasonable one to buy.

[demonmk2]

^i have looked at those too. 100 bucks isn't too bad.
the key will be how to make the tips look good/clean.

[rodgertherabit]

Yeah, $100 is too much for a bare "Y" split with no Tips even...Thats like $150-200 for just a tip. PASS

Gonna start looking at 3in to dual tip mufflers. Might just hack the tips off of it and have them extended, but even then its gonna beover $150 for that route also...and more back pressure.... FUKC!!