Mike@LindenVW's .:R32 Thread - 20th Installation

[nkgneto]

sexy exhaust!

[motrrrpsycho]

Just got caught up on this thread. Everything looks AWESOME, only - was this question ever answered?

HPA why block of the SAI? The new inspection machines in the US know when things are writen out in the software and readiness is forced. Blocked off SAI will not pass inspection here.

[BOUDAH]

Are there any sound clips of the open dump?

it sounds amazing haha.

[foreverblue]

I heard that in person, it is sick

[mfbmike]

Mike opened up the dump when he took Tim and I for a ride at WiTW. It was pretty ****ing awesome. lol. Have fun at Waterfest Mike!

[Mike@LindenVW]

Sorry for not updating lately... gearing up for Waterfest has been time consuming. We are going all out this year. HPA is bringing the race trailer, their SCCA GLI and one of the drivers. Also going to take a stock GLI and install a K04, Downpipe and flash on site. Going to stream alot of Waterfest to UStream.com .. will put up a link probably Friday or Saturday AM.

Things I have done recently:
1) PSI from 15 to 19. Have yet to dyno.
2) Installed HPA Oil Cooler Kit (just in time for the 100 degree NJ weather)
3) Bought new rims for Waterfest, will post pics Friday.

[foreverblue]

what rims did you get??

[Mike@LindenVW]

what rims did you get??

I'll post a pic before I go to waterfest.

[Ryan E.]

can't wait to check the wheels...

[Mike@LindenVW]

Here is a pic getting ready for WF18 tomorrow.

[abeR]

[nkgneto]

Looking good Mike! Good wheel choice!

[thedevilsequal]

Not the best pic but I just snapped one.

[mfbmike]

[CIJ84]

Did you have a running in schedule? I would like to know before I start booting it around??
Cheers
Chris

[CIJ84]

Anything mate?

[Mike@LindenVW]

Sorry for late response. Little confused by what you are looking for. Can you be more specific?

[JRutter]

Break-in time / rpm limits?

[Sales@HPAmotorsports]

We would recommend you keep it below 4500 rpm for ~500 miles, after which your free to terrorize anything else on the road.

[CIJ84]

Thanks very much Keir, i was getting a little worried when i wasnt getting a reply on my emails. Will keep it lower than 4.5k.

Cheers
Chris

[Sales@HPAmotorsports]

Chris,

Trying to get caught up from our Pre-waterfest staffing and then post waterfest cleanup, I should be back to normal in a few days. Sorry for any delay in getting you your info.

[sentari]

Did you guys have any issues with the tensioner bolt/turbo oil feed adapter with leaks? We continue to struggle with small to large leaking (we have reinstalled many times and i've allowed multiple mechanics to give it a try) at the point between the tensioner bolt/sealing-washer and the turbo-feed adapter (towards the firewall). We have replaced all the components (with a new Tensioner two times and a new adapter from HPA) two different times and are beating our heads against the wall. We have also tried both the OE copper crush washer and aluminum style ones... same result.. SQUIRT!

-issue resolved-
Thanks everyone for the help...

[CIJ84]

No problems with leakage, seems to be tight on mine.

[BOUDAH]

Did you guys have any issues with the tensioner bolt/turbo oil feed adapter with leaks? We continue to struggle with small to large leaking (we have reinstalled many times and i've allowed multiple mechanics to give it a try) at the point between the tensioner bolt/sealing-washer and the turbo-feed adapter (towards the firewall). We have replaced all the components (with a new Tensioner two times and a new adapter from HPA) two different times and are beating our heads against the wall. We have also tried both the OE copper crush washer and aluminum style ones... same result.. SQUIRT!

Time to Tap the Block. have u tried thread sealant w/ teflon?

[sentari]

Well, it's not leaking at the thread (the motor side).. It's between the turbo oil feed adapter and the tensioner washer.. Maybe we can put sealant or something on that side..

[sentari]

Thanks for the assistance and the other pieces of advice guys. We resolved the leak by having the turbo oil feed adapter resurfaced at a machine shop. The key was to get sides of the adapter parallel and almost-perfectly flat-- after all, it basically acts as a huge washer.

[Mike@LindenVW]

Glad you cured the issue. Looking forward to seeing your dyno numbers.

[sentari]

Ok, back to your car. Did you get a new Dyno run yet at your new boost level (18 i think)?

[Ken@LindenVW]

Full front end Clear Bra being installed by www.ClearBraNJ.com

[Mike@LindenVW]

Ok, back to your car. Did you get a new Dyno run yet at your new boost level (18 i think)?

I actually went up to 19psi. Haven't dyno'd it yet, probably will try next week.

What else have you done to your car? I haven't seen a build thread. What exhaust do you have? That was a huge improvement with the 20th kit and definitely recommend it.

[sentari]

I'm building a monster. It's the FT-500 tune on the 20'th kit on a MKII TT.. All HPA... Plus some other goodies... However, i'm not sure what my PSI is.. Somewhere between 17-20, but Marcel has not responded yet to that question. We are just starting the testing now that the timing is correct. Tomorrow i'll put another 20 miles on it, then we will put the front back on for the rest of the break in...

Lots of pictures and the whole build so far documented below.. Plus all the specs etc...

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ts-Turbo-Build

[Mike@LindenVW]

Wow. That car is going to be a beast. Really looking forward to seeing it come together.

If any install issues come up, or if you want to bounce some ideas around, please don't hesitate to reach out for me. My tech who did the install is back from vacation next week.

[sentari]

Was your kit/turbo sent to you at 15PSI? How did you know this? I'm a bit confused about how that gets set.

Also, I thought your car had a oil cooler, and I never heard of an HPA one. Please tell more!

Sorry for not updating lately... gearing up for Waterfest has been time consuming. We are going all out this year. HPA is bringing the race trailer, their SCCA GLI and one of the drivers. Also going to take a stock GLI and install a K04, Downpipe and flash on site. Going to stream alot of Waterfest to UStream.com .. will put up a link probably Friday or Saturday AM.

Things I have done recently:
1) PSI from 15 to 19. Have yet to dyno.
2) Installed HPA Oil Cooler Kit (just in time for the 100 degree NJ weather)
3) Bought new rims for Waterfest, will post pics Friday.

[Mike@LindenVW]

Was your kit/turbo sent to you at 15PSI? How did you know this? I'm a bit confused about how that gets set.

Also, I thought your car had a oil cooler, and I never heard of an HPA one. Please tell more!

It was preset at HPA for 15PSI. It was reconfirmed when I installed my podi.ca boost/AF gauge.

And yes, I do have an oil cooler. HPA has made a custom oil cooler (using a Setrab cooler) that works with our 20th kits. It sits in front of the driver side wheel. I will post some pics later of an installation.. unfortunately we did not take pics of our installation.

[sentari]

Thanks for the info. Now get that thing on the Dyno again.

Did you have any trouble with air in the coolant system or the coolant boiling? The coolant reservoir is not the highest point after the install so that seems to cause trouble. We are now trying to bleed air from it using pressure.


We are at a 50/50 coolest/water mixture. Is that consistent with yours?