My VR6 Journey

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-02-2017 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by thedanplasse

Weird that the splines look like that. I'll be running a Sachs racing twin disc four puck and my splines look more like your brothers.

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Yea Dan @ Tilton said the same thing, so per tracking number Tilton provided today new disks with correct hub splines will be here Thursday. So luckily the car will be back together this weekend

**jaychen** · 05-02-2017 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by NYEuroTuner

Yea Dan @ Tilton said the same thing, so per tracking number Tilton provided today new disks with correct hub splines will be here Thursday. So luckily the car will be back together this weekend

034 supplied the wrong parts when you bought new??

**Monty23** · 05-03-2017 05:08 AM

So the input shaft didn't get damaged even a little? I would inspect that really well. Good luck and hopefully, you get to enjoy her for a while before any more heart surgery.

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-04-2017 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by Monty23

So the input shaft didn't get damaged even a little? I would inspect that really well. Good luck and hopefully, you get to enjoy her for a while before any more heart surgery.

Yea she's got some wear, new disks arrive later today so I'll prefit the disks on the splines and inspect for major play. Luckily I have a few spare 01E here. But you're right, if the input shaft is messed up it def won't help a new clutch and only give more headaches.

3 1/2 weeks to Wuste fest. The heat is definitely on. Lol

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-05-2017 07:32 AM

New disks arrived, pulled motor to have an easier time mating the trans since I do everything in my home garage. Was going to install the new disks and throw the motor back in last night but ended up having a Dog emergency last night. My blue nose pit cut her stomach and chest open over some metal pillars in the back yard. So spent most of the evening in the VET ER.

Anyways here some shots. Should have the car back together by sat.

Replacing the pilot again just for peace of mind. And don't mind the mess in my garage, helping put together my little brother's VRT A4 so our shit is everywhere.

**Cysco abt S4** · 05-05-2017 08:25 AM

Man my pup has had two Fox tail removals this year one in the jaw and one in his colon
Hope yours recovers quick

**christianb5s4** · 05-05-2017 08:46 AM

Bummer about both your doggos, but they always bounce back! Looking good George, you're definitely right pressure is on. I'm getting nervous about mine now, my delay is on Comp Turbo's end.

**NOTORIOUS VR** · 05-05-2017 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by NYEuroTuner

Is it just me (or the pic), or is the disc with no splines left actually off center?

I mean.. even if the teeth are shaved off, the hole should still be in the middle of the disc.

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-05-2017 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by NOTORIOUS VR

Is it just me (or the pic), or is the disc with no splines left actually off center?

I mean.. even if the teeth are shaved off, the hole should still be in the middle of the disc.

You're right, I had to limp her home for a few miles so I think that further ate into the spline material

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-05-2017 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by christianb5s4

Bummer about both your doggos, but they always bounce back! Looking good George, you're definitely right pressure is on. I'm getting nervous about mine now, my delay is on Comp Turbo's end.

Yea it seems delays are always a factor here no matter how much money we throw at these cars lol

Originally Posted by Cysco abt S4

Man my pup has had two Fox tail removals this year one in the jaw and one in his colon
Hope yours recovers quick

Hope so too, spoke to the vet an hour ago things look good so far. Well it better look good for 2800 dollars lol

**NOTORIOUS VR** · 05-05-2017 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by NYEuroTuner

You're right, I had to limp her home for a few miles so I think that further ate into the spline material

Ah, yeah I can see that doing the trick... Very surprised you have no input shaft damage. Hopefully all goes well this time!

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-06-2017 06:24 AM

Update. Picked up the pup from the Vet ER, she's back. Lots of stitches, meds, but looks like she will Make a full recovery.

**happy2B5** · 05-06-2017 06:26 AM

Good to hear man.

**Cysco abt S4** · 05-06-2017 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by NYEuroTuner

Yea it seems delays are always a factor here no matter how much money we throw at these cars lol

Hope so too, spoke to the vet an hour ago things look good so far. Well it better look good for 2800 dollars lol

Fuck tell me about it I should have named him b5,

You taking yours to wuste

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-06-2017 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Cysco abt S4

Fuck tell me about it I should have named him b5,

You taking yours to wuste

With Cleo's injury and now recovery timeline wifey may stay behind to watch her and it may just end up being a guy Trip. So far looks like our pups are staying home.

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-06-2017 11:17 AM

And btw beautiful pup ya got there

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-06-2017 11:21 AM

I should have the motor and trans installed tonight, but just got word our custom rad supports are shipped and should be here wed. So I'm going to wait to button her all the way so I can still this.

Ordered 2, one for me and my little brother who currently has a VRT B5 build going on in the A4 Audizine projects sections.

**Korben007** · 05-06-2017 11:29 AM

Link to his build?

-Avantwerks Audi Customization Specialist

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-06-2017 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by Korben007

Link to his build?

-Avantwerks Audi Customization Specialist

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...us-Vr6-Journey

**CJ_** · 05-06-2017 07:20 PM

Good looking pup, good to hear shes okay. Few questions on the build,

You fit all the fans, oil cooler etc up front with stock bumper? Or did you have to modify it?

Also, probably missed it somewhere but you running sidemounts with a single turbo?

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-06-2017 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by CJ_

Good looking pup, good to hear shes okay. Few questions on the build,

You fit all the fans, oil cooler etc up front with stock bumper? Or did you have to modify it?

Also, probably missed it somewhere but you running sidemounts with a single turbo?

Yea no mods done to fit all that.

And yes I'm running modified SRM SMICS with my VRT to also avoid chopping up a perfectly good bumper.

**CJ_** · 05-08-2017 12:29 AM

Interesting, is there any downsides to that as opposed to running a front mount?

**Cysco abt S4** · 05-08-2017 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by CJ_

Interesting, is there any downsides to that as opposed to running a front mount?

Twice as many boost hoses

**NOTORIOUS VR** · 05-08-2017 07:14 AM

I would personally do a AWIC for this kind of swap... much easier to fit a simple water heat exchanger than a big ass FMIC.

with the right parts you can have a really efficient AW system

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-08-2017 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by CJ_

Interesting, is there any downsides to that as opposed to running a front mount?

Little bit more pipe to travel through. But didn't want to butcher the bumper or anything else.

Originally Posted by Cysco abt S4

Twice as many boost hoses

True, but we're confident the SMICS flow enough for us to see what the limits on my turbo collector style manifold will flow.

Originally Posted by NOTORIOUS VR

I would personally do a AWIC for this kind of swap... much easier to fit a simple water heat exchanger than a big ass FMIC.

with the right parts you can have a really efficient AW system

That was a the plan, but it over complicated everything and didn't want to run water lines the length of the car for the reservoir to be in the trunk. I may revisit this once I transplant everything over to a new shell next year.

**Cysco abt S4** · 05-08-2017 09:31 AM

Can I get that front bumper then

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-08-2017 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Cysco abt S4

Can I get that front bumper then

Lol When the time comes, if you want it, sure. I'll sell it for a decent price.

**NOTORIOUS VR** · 05-08-2017 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by NYEuroTuner

That was a the plan, but it over complicated everything and didn't want to run water lines the length of the car for the reservoir to be in the trunk. I may revisit this once I transplant everything over to a new shell next year.

Consider using some night light weight aluminum piping under the car for this :)

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-08-2017 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by NOTORIOUS VR

Consider using some night light weight aluminum piping under the car for this :)

Was actually thinking about making some carbon tubing. We'll cross that bridge when we get there and I'll post my designs and ideas when the time comes

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For now.

Didn't want to install Issam's Custom VRT B5 Oil pan because of how beautiful it is, but since the motor was out for the clutch I said fuck it. Fits like a charm and looks sexy as hell. Don't mind the mess as we're putting together both of our cars this week and shit is everywhere lol

**Cysco abt S4** · 05-09-2017 07:55 AM

Dam work of art if you ask me

**NOTORIOUS VR** · 05-09-2017 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by NYEuroTuner

Was actually thinking about making some carbon tubing. We'll cross that bridge when we get there and I'll post my designs and ideas when the time comes

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For now.

Didn't want to install Issam's Custom VRT B5 Oil pan because of how beautiful it is, but since the motor was out for the clutch I said fuck it. Fits like a charm and looks sexy as hell. Don't mind the mess as we're putting together both of our cars this week and shit is everywhere lol

Any pics of the inside? Any baffling, etc?

**landfill** · 05-10-2017 11:51 PM

Issams the man. He makes great one off parts. For all of you guys in Cali you'll be in for a treat as he told me over the phone awhile ago he was moving to Cali. You guys could swing by in person and see all the cool shit he has in the works lol.

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-11-2017 03:49 AM

Originally Posted by NOTORIOUS VR

Any pics of the inside? Any baffling, etc?

I had a few pictures of the inside, yes very baffled, all I could find on my phone in short notice was this.

Originally Posted by landfill

Issams the man. He makes great one off parts. For all of you guys in Cali you'll be in for a treat as he told me over the phone awhile ago he was moving to Cali. You guys could swing by in person and see all the cool shit he has in the works lol.

Yes and there's more coming for the VR6 swap.

Little update.

Late night update. Custom rad support arrived from George VanBuren, truly a work of art. For someone being on the other side of the country he sure did get the dimensions on point, welds look amazing, been a pleasure to deal with, he gave me a due date and met it 100%, communication was great as well. Sorry for the half ass install, kind of freaky looking to me as the radiator looks like it floating and I didn't bolt both sides down. Cool as hell, and frees up so much space in the front and inside. So far it exceeded my expectations and I'll be updating my Review as the weeks progress and we have some fun in the car.

**NOTORIOUS VR** · 05-11-2017 05:22 AM

That rad support is very cool!

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-13-2017 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by NOTORIOUS VR

That rad support is very cool!

Yea it's pretty cool.

Update.

She's breathing again. New clutch, new oil pan from www.IabedIndustries.com , new vacuum line system. We went for a short drive afterwards, getting a cyl 2 injector code and slight misfire, will definitely have to look into that tonight. But so far clutch feels amazing.

https://youtu.be/ZhdQ7WaoPZY

**Cysco abt S4** · 05-13-2017 07:10 AM

Sweet now drive that beast over here and give me a hand while your fresh lol

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-13-2017 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Cysco abt S4

Sweet now drive that beast over here and give me a hand while your fresh lol

That will soon be a normal thing lol

Took her out today for a short drive. Logging every step. Sent out logs for Bische to look over and ensure everything still looks good, car felt amazing. Sounded amazing. I'll definitely be posting more videos in the coming weeks leading up to Wuste.

**NYEuroTuner** · 05-14-2017 08:21 PM

Busy day. Putting miles on the silver pig. Drove to Willow and just about everywhere else. Ran into a guy with a 2jz BMW, it was fate, two cars with weird swaps.

Was too lazy to button mine up for the drive, was too excited.