First, I want to say thank you guys and gals for providing an incredible community to learn from. Next I want to say a little about myself, so you have an idea of my experience and qualifications (I have neither) and the history of this build.
I own a small car stereo shop and have been in this business for quite some time. I work on everything, from junkers to elite. If I can make a dollar, I will. So, when I started getting "the itch" for something new (my buddy got a new car) and I've always wanted to rebuild a motor , I started thinking, what is a vehicle that is overall a pita to work on while doing stereo style work (tightness of paneling & etc.)? My head went straight to something German made. So I start paying a little more attention to german cars on the road. I saw a newer Q7 or something like it and feel in love with the shape of it. I loved the shape of the taillights and headlights (now that I pay attention, Audi's have the sexiest lights). So, thats when I fell in love with something other than Toyota. I knew I wanted something older, higher miles, and something I could learn on. I wasn't really in any hurry to find something, but I did catch myself looking while I was looking for my daughter her first vehicle. I came across 2008 Audi A4 B7 S Line that the owner had some nice wheels on (Rotiform), it had a nice stance, pretty high mileage (198,000), just an great appearance from every angle (most cars have a great appearance at one angle but look terrible at a different angle), and a perfect price for basically something I could destroy while learning. I bought it and instantly started modding it, tuning, and upgrading or replacing everything I had to touch getting to something faulty or around something faulty. I'm extremely OCD with having my personal vehicles as correct (no rust, dents, squeaks, etc.) funtional (features work), reliable as possible, but still look "me". During this phase, I got addicted to speed because my cars have always been low and slow and now I had a Stage 1 tuned car that had some pep. Well, after hours of reading and researching I decided to buy a "cheap" 2.7l out of a 2001 A6 that came with most of the engine including the turbos. My original plan was to just get it cleaned up and throw it in. Hahaha, yeah right. The motor is completely disassembled and a lot of it is at a local machine shop being cleaned and inspected. I have bought pretty much an entire front end off random A6s' and S4s' throughout the U.S. because of my original plan. That plan went out the window, because my OCD wouldn't allow me to just "settle" when I knew there were so many things I do with this motor. Plus, it was out of a car and I couldn't think of a better time to learn more and just "do it right the first time". I'm shooting for 500 to 600 hp and comfortable enough to drive. The first list is what I have already done to the car and is staying after the swap. The second list is the performance parts I already have in my possession or being built, the third is engine and other engine parts, and the fourth is what I know I'm needing/wanting/missing. This project/toy/lesson/hobby has turned into a massive money pit. If anyone has any suggestions, info, ideas, things to expect, or parts they would like see go to a great home, PLEASE, PLEASE, show some love and let me know. I'll include my name, email and number at the bottom of the post.
List of completed/staying components:
-Porsche BBK with JHM slotted Rotors, S4 rears with ECS slotted and ported rotors, steel lines, and Hawk Street something pads
-Airlift Performance 3H Air Suspension (had to do it, Mississippi's roads are terrible) with the controller flushed into the ash tray compartment (lid still closes) and Airlift's adjustable dampener shocks
-Of course a little stereo and security (Alpine Nav Radio, Audio Control Amps and Processor, Memphis VIV components and coax speakers , Memphis Car Audio M6 10" Subwoofer ported through the empty factory subwoofer deck hole and the air tank for bags built into the sub box frame to save space and Viper 2-way Remote Start & Security
-P3 Vent Gauge
-K40 RL360 Radar w/front and rear detectors and Dual Optix Laser diffuses in the front. Flush mounted controller in plastic between cup holders and shifter
-JHM Short Shifter
-ESC rear Diff bushing kit
-complete front Control Arm kit (Meyle)
Performance Parts I have in my possession or have already ordered:
-AWE SMIC with carbon shroud
-TTE600 Turbo Engineer's RS6 Hybrid Turbos
-034 Air Intake System with carbon Shroud
-032 85mm MAF with Hitachi Sensor (I believe)
-EV14 630cc Injectors w/adaptors
-Fuel Surge Tank and Bosch 044 Pump
-034 Spider Hose assembly
-032 Intercooler Hoses
-034 Bi Pipes
-034 y-boot
-a few other hoses
-Eurodyne Mastro Programmer
-bought a 034 Catch Can kit for the 2.0t I'm going to try to use on the 2.7t
Engine and New Parts:
-2.7l APB engine from a 2001 Audi A6
-2001 Allroad ECM
-Complete engine harness
-Allroad A/C condensor and radiator
-Allroad Airbox and filter just in case I need them for parts
-A/C compressor
-200 amp Alternator
-Complete Timing Kit
-APB cylinder to block bolts
-APB bottom block bolts
-Supertech Valve Seals
-A6 Fan Controller
-(2) complete cylinder gasket and seal kits
-oil pan gasket and silicon
-breather gasket
Items I know I need/want/missing:
-RS4 B5 Intake Manifold
-exhaust manifold for RS6 turbos
-3" downpipes for RS6 turbos
-I have a Borla exhaust system on it now, but not sure if it will work with the swap
-032 engine mounts or equal/better
-bigger exhaust manifold
-bigger turbo intake
-Ignition Coil Conversion, coils and plugs
-034 Fuel rail or equal/better
-034 intake manifold spacer and gaskets
-Supertech or better 81.5mm with 9.1:0 compression pistons
-IE Piston rods (equal or better)
-Supertech Intake and/or Exhaust Valves (equal or better)
-Supertech Valve Spring Kit (equal or better)
-Stage 3 Clutch (daily)
-any/or all drivetrain bushings (except for front wheel area and rear differential)
-exhaust tape
-I think I have a 034 carbon Y pipe, but its not in my hands yet and no money has been exchanged, so I'm keeping my options open
I know there's probably a ton of things I've forgot or just don't know. I'll change things as I remember/learn them and the build presses on. THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE
Chance Parks
Precision Car Audio LLC
616 Ridgewood Rd. Suite C
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601-898-2173 shop
601-383-4047 cell
[email protected]
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