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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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#83 ·
Re: (IVgtidriva)

Quote, originally posted by IVgtidriva »
that was a quick build, jason...

that was a quick build?
he has *easily* over a hundred hours into it... i swear i couldnt get him to leave the shop.. for example, we were there until ~3:45 this morning.
PS. Jason, i hate you for... zzzzzz.. huh.. oh.. making work today so difficult..


Modified by the kevin at 3:06 PM 1-25-2008
 
#84 ·
Re: (the kevin)

Quote, originally posted by the kevin »

that was a quick build?
he has *easily* over a hundred hours into it... i swear i couldnt get him to leave the shop.. for example, we were there until ~3:45 this morning.
PS. Jason, i hate you for... zzzzzz.. huh.. oh.. making work today so difficult..


zzzzzzzzzz what ? I cant see... zzzzzzzzzz
 
#90 ·
Re: (MFZERO)

ok guys.. more pics and video tomorrow http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
everything on the car was good except for some setup issues, primarily the wat the DV was set up... Got it changed around today and angled it back towards the turbo... all problems I was having with idling issues are gone!
I will eventually redo the whole section to taper off more smoothly... but for now she runs well.. i have a few hundred miles to run and break in the new clutch.
I also got the Milanos back http://****************.com/smile/emgift.gif
A lot of hard work and too many hours to think about have gone into her and I am pleased with the outcome... the car is super rawww and super solid http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Again I need thank Apex Tuning & C2 Motorsports for the great help and support. A special thanks to 'The Kevin' for countless hours helping out and keeping the doors open a little longer than regular business hours

pics and video tomorrow and maybe a foam bath
 
#92 ·
Re: (Yareka)

Quote, originally posted by Yareka »
YESSS!!!! I was hoping for an update tonight after the phone call

Congratulations on the build, I never dreamed the setup would come out as clean as it did, now its time to break it in and put down about three-fiddy

Skippy Scooter better look out
 
#93 ·
Re: (IN-FLT)

Quote, originally posted by IN-FLT »
A special thanks to 'The Kevin' for countless hours helping out and keeping the doors open a little longer than regular business hours

no prob bro... i think last night was the first friday night i actually slept (more than a couple hours on the couch at the shop) this year..
we'll do it again when it comes time to build the mk1 back up.. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
 
#99 ·
Re: (the_q_jet)

Had a chance to drive this beast tonight....

at 9psi she feels mighty stout, and sounds like the business. When you start turning up the boost, I'm gonna have to recheck my gameplan on the gti. Although you say its a modest build, you've got one of the best all around packages in any mk4 out there. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
 
#101 ·
Re: (Volkswagen2NR)

Quote, originally posted by Volkswagen2NR »
your car looks so much like mine it crazy


Ok not to be taken the wrong way but at first glance I wanted to
but after looking at it more closely.... Damn that's hot... I think it was the hood scoop that threw me off so much but then I started really liking it. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
 
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