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*Project: IN-FLT's custom VRT*

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#1 ·
Well after thinking I was going to get to this earlier in the year.. work/life got real busy
now that things are cooling down a little and I have some more time I have decided to finally tackle this project with the help of the guys over at Apex Tuning and C2 Motorsports

The goal: ~325-350whp daily ( yes nothing grand or great.. but for what I am looking for, more than plenty. )
First off.. the car:


I have sold the Milanos and am currently running B6 Rs4's on there..no time for pics

Second .. the list

Major Components:
** T3/T04e .57 trim .82 A/R
** Kinetic Exhaust Manifold
** ARP Main Studs
** ARP Head studs
** ARP Rodbolts
** Walbro Inline Fuel Pump
** Custom 3.0" Downpipe
** Forge007 DV
** C2 8.5:1 Headspacer Gasket
** C2 Motorsports Software
** C2 95mm MAF housing
** C2 motorsports SRI
** 42# Injectors
** Spark Plugs - NGK BKR7E
** Sachs Power Clutch
** 38mm Tial Wastegate ( 9psi spring )
** VF Engineering Motor mounts
** JRC Intercooler
** Custom 2.5" I/C piping
** Custom 3" exhaust
** Small Battery
Will be refreshing the engine with :
** New timing chain & guides
** TT Sport Valve Springs
** Titanium retainers
** 8V Hydraulic Lifters
** WaterPump
** Thermostat Housing
** Thermostat
** Thermostat Cover
** Gruvenparts Crack Pipe
** Auxilliary Water Pump
** Rear Main Seal
Gauges & Electronics:
** Greddy Profec B-Spec II
** Autometer Nexus Controller
** Autometer Nexus Boost
** Autometer Nexus A/F (wideband)
and finally the beginning...


Got the engine pulled, cleaned block, tranny and engine bay... just so u know I am a little ocd.. so I was in the engine bay with a toothbrush






Everything looked really good when we pulled the head off http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

Managed to get the MAF wiring extended by about 6 feet so i can hook it up on the passengers side ... not fun




You can see here that I ran the wires through the raintray and through the rubber grommet at the top and along where the washer fluid line ran. You can also see where i went nuts with the toothbrush


I opted to purchase a new MAF connector as the old one was brittle.. If I have enough room I may cut the connections off on the end so I only have one splice vs 2.
The manifold and exhaust housing are off getting a 1600 deg. coating to help keep the engine bay temps down.
Well that is all for now.. I will update as more gets done




Modified by IN-FLT at 7:51 PM 12-16-2007
 
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#29 ·
Re: *Project: IN-FLT's custom VRT* (IN-FLT)

Wow nice build up!
One suggestion: upgrade that puny OEM oil cooler to the R32 or Toureg cooler. Not only will it allow the engine to heat up quicker when first started in the morning, it will lower peak oil temperatures by 10-15° when you romp on it. No need for expensive front-mount oil coolers, just get the R32 unit. Plug and play:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2527099
 
#30 ·
Re: *Project: IN-FLT's custom VRT* (phatvw)

Funny you bring that up! I was just looking at oil coolers the other day http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif I have it on my to do list, but it will be after she is up and running, but before the heat hits us again
 
#31 ·
Re: *Project: IN-FLT's custom VRT* (IN-FLT)

UPDATE
Ok well as mentioned by John... she is now getting her plumbing worked over

Here are some more pics getting up to that point http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

Got the Manifold and Turbine housing back from HPC. 1600deg coating in a semigloss black. Looks great, but wish I had spent a little time cleaning them up before sending them over... yes... ocd strikes again

Also took the time to install poly control arm bushings

Engine buttoned up and ready to get the tranny back on. SRI and Manifold attached.



Turbo added for test fit and orientation. Note on the Kinetic manifold. Since it comes with 2 bolt patterns, if you go with a T3, the T4 holes are exposed. The top 2 are drilled all the way through, so you will need to plug them up. I have not found a set screw or threaded freeze plug in a M10x1.25 figment yet, but that is what you will need.. or you will blow exhaust out the top 2 stud holes. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

Had to use a lot of lube on this one


FINALLY !!! Back in her home!



Getting some of the wires routed and hooked up.

She more or less sits like that now. I will post up more pics one the i/c piping is worked up.
 
#33 ·
Re: *Project: IN-FLT's custom VRT* (EuroVeeDub)

UPDATE
Well the plumbing is coming along nicely!! Couple more welds on her and she will be done .. then onto the downpipe and exhaust http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
pics of the progress









Modified by IN-FLT at 9:26 PM 1-4-2008
 
#40 ·
Re: (VW_Sporting)

Quote, originally posted by VW_Sporting »
looks like a really clean install

Thanks!

Well the guy doing my exhaust left a little early yesterday, not feeling well, so she should be finished up today and i will get working on the 'to do' list I made up last night... which is much longer than I thought

Pic will be up tonight... I was really pleased with the tip and how it fit into the old cutout
 
#42 ·
Re: (C2Motorsports)

UPDATE:
So she is back from all her plumbing, pretty damn happy with how everything came out! Also got started on my 'larger than i thought it would be' to do list.
so .. lets get to it pics.

3" Exhaust

Here you can see the dump from the wg being routed back into the dp

Over the rear axle

Magnaflow 3" straight though muffler

I was really happy with how the tip turned out, I had the gli valence modified for my old Magnaflow cat-back and was worried i wouldn't find something to work well with it. They did a great job fitting it up and even angled it justtt a little to flow better with the valence.




What would YOU think if you saw me coming in your rear mirror




Really happy that the trimming was minimal and happy with the results

More pics of progress later tonight early this morning... plenty of Vault in the fridge
 
#48 ·
Re: (C2Motorsports)

Quote, originally posted by C2Motorsports »

I would think, "WOW such a nice car to not have a hood
"

C2

Thats my new invsacarbon fiber custom boser hood

ok time for another update http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
and of course that means more pics

Ok so over the weekend I managed to get the some more of the missing pieces to the puzzle! Got all the proper oil line fittings, gaskets etc... the only thing I have left to deal with are 2 brackets ( working on them tonight ) and 2 hose couplers which i may have a good lead on a sweet solution http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

Got the in-line pump installed and ran new fuel line all the way back to the replaced fuel filter.

Tapped the compressor housing for a fitting that I will run over to the wastegate.

Got the last coil i needed to get the coil pack finished up the coil pack conversion. I obtained the the plugs from a place called Wytek Wires.. they have some great stuff there http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif


So this is one of the mounting brackets I was talking about. I need something to hold the expansion tank in place on the drivers side. I also need something for the power steering reservoir.. that will be net on the list.
A cardboard template to get things started...


Got switched over to my final material. 1/8th thick aluminum, should be sturdy and light weight.





I will post more up later tonight once I get done with this guy
 
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