Starting over

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Ok soooo i know I havent been on here much been busy with stuff and whatnot but anyway. I have been debating on getting a project car or just puting the A4 under the knife and well the A4 is getting sculpted.

Im searching around for some pricing and options, biggest one right now is the manifold. Im not sure whether to go with a T3 mani, or a T4. There are so many options. I could just drop 2k on a prefab'd put to gether already ready to bolt on and play kit but whats the fun in that. I have been chatting with a few fellow tuners of the 1.8t 20v and well came up with some cool combinations.

First off is a custom manifold (both intake & exhaust), second is programming, 2 years have lead the way from only buying prepared tuned software from APR, or GiAC, now however tuners have shown themselves with a better more power punching tune than the bigger companies so I am going to try that out.

As far as the bottom end thankfully the German engineers at Audi decided to equip my engine with a cast iron block, die-forged steel crankshaft, fracture-split forged steel connecting rods, Mahle forged aluminium alloy pistons so the bottom end is pretty stout already for what I am wanting. So no need to upgrade that, besides a basic tune up. the upper end however is another story.

Ok so i am going on and on here time for the goodies

Budget around $2,500.00
Current: 200hp estimated @ crank
Goals: 300/370awhp

Upgrades consist of the following and might change due to my indecisiveness ...

-Garrett T3/60-1 with Stage III turbine wheel and 60-1 compressor wheel w/ anti-surge housing.
-Custom tig welded tubular mani from a fellow audi'r
-630cc Injectors
-Eurospec cams 268/260
-Eurospec intake/exhaust valves

Im going with a Mafless tune and im planning on upgrading the MAP sensor. 350hp awhp is pretty much what im limited to due to the crapomatic transmission but should be more than enough for what i want.

Also will be tinting the windows, finishing my interior, swapping wheels for18x8 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear> BBS RS-GT but they wont be avail till the 20th of july.

Going to be putting a iPad in the center and not worry about radio. Someone did it on the zine and it looks awesome

Credits- "The photo man" - not my photos








Of course i will be getting the main engine stuff done with that in which is left over will go into the funding of the others. Im excited im ready to lock in a price and press add to cart.

So enough rambling on. Yes I am aware its finally time (james) i upgraded.. lol

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[carguy07]

Lol at indecisive. I love your plans man, let's see some work done.

[Kevo]

Nice project...look forward to seeing some progress. Women do have a way of getting into the way sometimes!

[theboostedsnail]

All i have to say is looks and sounds like a real good project man, hope all goes well

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Ya my gf said i was retarded for wanting to spend that much on my car. I followed that reply with letting her know that pretty much isnt anything. I got a glare and a change of subject.. women have there shoes I has my audi :]

lol thanks for the kind words gents... plan on pullin the trigger on some online orders here soon. mid august is my goal of completion..

[theboostedsnail]

nice man, my gf has got a grasp on my money pit bein a money pit lol

[Zero41792]

Woot Audi is getting some love. LMK if you need help man. I owe you.

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So im debating on the Tial 41mm or the 44mm wastegate. Not sure on which one.

I was going to check out statis to see if they have any tranny mods, but there site is down. If i send in my valve body to IPT they can mod it and have it back to me within 3 days. So i plan on doing that. levelten sucks and last time i used there "bulletproof" system it grenaded on i-185 lulz. The reason is 3/4 throttle the car is faster than full throttle in TIP mod, automode is like a rubberband I never use auto (d). So thats that.

Next on the list is i found a 90* elbow so I can clear my headlights ha. Just need to find a intercooler, oil lines. Also will be going with Ferrea Racing Intake/Exhaust Springs, Seat Locators, and Super Alloy exhuast Valves ( 8,500 rpm certified!!! woot)

scrapping the custom mani, simply to save monies, $700 compared to $350. That being said .. ATP mani should do the trick.

Turbo, injectors, fuel rail, fuel pressure reg, fuel pump, lines, are all ordered. I was going with the super 60 but i changed my mind and went with a Precision SC62 Series Turbo ported .70 a/r with a .82 hotside


Favor time ... JAMES > would it be possible to use the lift for a few hours? I gotta change out my oil pickup/pump and i have to lift the engine off the subframe to get to 2 bolts. IF not its cool I can do it in my driveway just would be easier if you said yes.

[dean]

I have the grasp on the money in my household.... so long as it's being spent on something for her =)

[carguy07]

Favor time ... JAMES > would it be possible to use the lift for a few hours? I gotta change out my oil pickup/pump and i have to lift the engine off the subframe to get to 2 bolts. IF not its cool I can do it in my driveway just would be easier if you said yes.

Ph ph ph phlease? Lol

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Ok so here is the deal. Due to my massive indecisiveness and compulsive buying before thinking about things lol I have changed my mind. So here is the new plan.....

I will be returning my car pretty much to stock form (suspension, wheels, engine etc) and getting rid of it. I love that car but its a auto which I HATE cannot stand it to be honest. So anyway your probably wondering what i got up my sleeve welllllllllllllllll.. *drops the bomb* I will be selling the car and I already found a replacement.. *bomb #2* I have found a 2004 Mustang mach 1 :]

Be nice to me



Now thoughts... should i sell as is now, or return it to stock?

The bad:
O2 sensors are crap
exhaust downpipe has a leak
turbo seals are bad (stock k03 turbo)
needs MAF sensor and retune
ABS module is going out
front struts are going out
sunroof decided not to work anymore
radio button #4 decided to jump off and hide somewhere
needs tires & alignment
Tip mode magnets / selector are broke (thanks to some transmission shop!) it goes into tip mode by wiggling the magnet on the gear selector

The good:
New wheel bearins all the way around
New front axles, (rear axles are ok) - yes its AWD
Transmission is almost a year old
New rear main seal
New cams, timing belt, water pump, and cam chain & tensioner
HID upgrade
AC still blows ice cold air and sometimes might wish you had a sweater on
Auto dimming rear view & side mirrors still work
has a phat beating system with some trunk space
FULL SPARE!
Sterring wheel shift buttons! how cool is that?
Widowmaker has been widowed and ejected from cars vicinity
turbo still makes boost (i thought it was blown but turned out the charge pipe camel off...........)
PLUS IT LOOKS sexy,


I was gonna ask for $5,000 as is, fixed up replace the bad stuff maybe throw the H&R race / koni shocks on. K04 turbo, and tune it and let it go for $6.5k.. I dont know lol any ideas?

[Zero41792]

Sell me those H&R's! But I'm sad to hear your not getting another Euro

[carguy07]

5k as is would be easier IMO. Sometimes spending money to make money can backfire.

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Sell me those H&R's! But I'm sad to hear your not getting another Euro

Ya im am too. My first FOH DOH ..

5k as is would be easier IMO. Sometimes spending money to make money can backfire.

Yah i guess, hmmmm.

[Kevo]

I don't think your making a bad decision but I am a little biased. DOHC 4.6 in Mach1 is a great motor. Lots of people making insane power with them.

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well the Mach1 sold so now im on the hunt again.. GT / 5-sp, black interior..

[theboostedsnail]

You honestly are not gonna like a 2v if you are wantin an all out performance platform...the dohc Is a great platform but very expensive...but a gt is a good platform you can get 500 whp all day on a 2v with some boost

[Zero41792]

GET A EURO! lol