2.7t Frankenturbo, pretty sh%t build.

**War Machine** · 08-01-2014 04:33 PM

Well, I posted a thread a few weeks ago, wondering why my car was smoking. I was dead set on bad valve seals, as I had replaced the K03s with claimed "borgwarner" K03/K04 Hybrid turbos.

The car was smoking to the point where I was embarrassed to drive it. So, I dropped off a set of 2.8 heads to be cleaned up with new valveseals installed. So I parked the car, and began tearing it down for prep of new heads. To my stupid surprise, I find the DS turbo has copious amounts of shaft play, and bent fins. I'll let the pictures speak

I got 8k out of these.

At this point with the build, I might as well commit, the car is worth nothing in this state, and I genuinely enjoy the B6/2.7 combo. It sucks I got hosed on these turbos, but Live and learn, I had bought an F21 kit from doug for my MK3 last year, with great results. Awesome customer service, and product, I cranked 262whp and 290lbs out of it

As you can tell, I love doing swaps, I do everything myself, Best way to learn. I'm also a powdercoater by trade/hobby. So, anything metal, gets coated.

Some randoms of the car, I know its know a B5. But its in there :P

My goal is 430-450whp, if anyone has any tips/experience with the F21/2.7 combo, chime in. I'll keep updating as I make progress. 2.8 heads should be back next week.

**War Machine** · 08-01-2014 04:37 PM

This is probably what did the turbos in, but I did get a few 1/4 passes in. 13.03 best time :P

**gmdiluca** · 08-01-2014 11:39 PM

I saw you at Eurokracy. Actually we cruised there in the same column (scrapped crusaders). I was really impressed by your swap. Keep up the great work dude.

P.S gonna give you a call when it comes time to pull my engine. Seems like you know what your doing lol

**War Machine** · 08-02-2014 12:50 PM

Yeah man, pm me anytime. The 2.7 is easy to work on, Just not in an engine bay :P

Doesn't look like much, but I got the Crankcase cover, and coolant pipes back on, with new gasket and o-rings

Invisible shit. But rust free.

**8520** · 08-03-2014 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by War Machine

Invisible shit.

This is the most frustrating and time consuming part of any build for me.

I really like what you've done so far. I assume the car is quattro?

**snarnold** · 08-03-2014 11:16 AM

Nice. If you're still doing heads why not got bigger turbos?

**War Machine** · 08-03-2014 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by 8520

This is the most frustrating and time consuming part of any build for me.

I really like what you've done so far. I assume the car is quattro?

Thanks man, Yeah the car is quattro

Originally Posted by snarnold

Nice. If you're still doing heads why not got bigger turbos?

Bigger then the franks? Not aiming for the devil, just a monster lol

Powdercoated the valve covers today, along with a customers 16v manifold

**Royal769sr** · 08-04-2014 04:32 PM

That powder coating looks good! Makes me want to do it and leave my hood open everywhere.

**mr16valve** · 08-04-2014 06:44 PM

Yaay 16v manifold! (Doesn't appear to be the the highly desirable "KR" intake, but yaay nonetheless).

**War Machine** · 08-08-2014 07:39 PM

How upsetting would it be if I just opted for the ProjectB5 Borgwarner K04 CHRA and call it a day? haha I want to do the franks, but money and time is not on my side.

**nefkntym** · 08-09-2014 08:53 AM

It wouldn't be at all. Fix it, drive it and enjoy it.

Looks good

**War Machine** · 08-09-2014 04:19 PM

Yeah, thats what I'm planning now. Just easier lol

Did work today, a buddies WCI wheels, and my charge pipes

**cinimod25461** · 08-10-2014 12:24 AM

Powder coats lookin gooooood

**War Machine** · 08-16-2014 12:01 PM

I get bored lol

Finally had shirts made, feels good to get progress in your own business. As little as it may be.

Shameless plug, it helps! Follow! :)

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**War Machine** · 08-18-2014 06:27 PM

CHRA's came in, and got them rebuilt.

**DonnieDark0** · 08-18-2014 06:47 PM

Thumbs up man.

**1thenaton1** · 08-18-2014 07:35 PM

What was the cost difference in rebuilding the K04s vs new FTs? Im guessing you used the housing from your old turbos?

**War Machine** · 08-19-2014 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by 1thenaton1

What was the cost difference in rebuilding the K04s vs new FTs? Im guessing you used the housing from your old turbos?

Yes I used my housings. Price difference was about $1000

**T.pops** · 08-19-2014 07:07 PM

those fresh coats look so goood.

**War Machine** · 08-20-2014 03:53 PM

Thanks man!

Man, you shoot a couple valve covers and this color goes flying off the shelf lol

**War Machine** · 08-25-2014 12:50 PM

Check this shit out. Amazing

About 20 min of soaking, and a clean wipe with a microfiber clean up.

Parts!

**Audimilo** · 08-25-2014 02:26 PM

wow. I'm impressed with your results from the Mopar CCC. get it from a dealer?

**oppositelock** · 08-25-2014 03:23 PM

Wow, that stuff must have some nasty chemicals in it. Looks great though!

**War Machine** · 08-25-2014 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by Audimilo

wow. I'm impressed with your results from the Mopar CCC. get it from a dealer?

Yeah, $9 for the can

Originally Posted by oppositelock

Wow, that stuff must have some nasty chemicals in it. Looks great though!

Thanks, yeah it stings to the touch. I didn't do one ounce of scrubbing. Worked great.

I got the heads on, they didn't ship my head bolts, so I'm at a stand still, but I got the turbos mounted to the manifolds, and tossed on some other stuff, nothing is bolted down as I'd like to clean up a bit more grease.

**CHAUHANspeed** · 08-25-2014 09:04 PM

That powder coat color looks awesome!

**Royal769sr** · 08-25-2014 10:38 PM

Agreed

**War Machine** · 08-26-2014 04:16 PM

They didn't have enough VR headbolts with my order, so they just didn't ship any.. Called them, saying wtf. "you were just gunna see if I noticed or not?" Got OEM headbolts coming by tomorrow I hope.

Should be running shortly, Sorry I didn't stick with the franks, Driving this POS is more important to me lol