1.8T GT28RS Big Turbo - nearly done

[Notso Swift]

Very neat
I also have top mount, but a cheap Maximizer manifold that I cut the T3 flange off. You can buy adapter plates, but I see that as another leak point
Interesting to note the water fitting comments... something I had better check

[IanPGonzaga]

I have to laugh at the previous pic with the downpipe sticking out beside the timing belt cover, for reasons that will become obvious....

Got the engine back in the car, and got to this point:



Hmmmm.

So, who put the brake booster there? On reflection I guess it was naive to expect a LHD aftermarket setup to fit a RHD car. Why that didn't occur to me while I was researching the kits I don't know (Cookie Monster is a muppet, right?) Or to ATP for that matter, sending parts to Aus. Anyway, **** happens, move forward, problem solve. So what next?

i was looking at this manifold too - was chatting to a guy in the UK saying that this manifold wouldn't work - here is the proof!

sorry you had to find out the hard way but like you said - problem solve and jump the hurdle!

can't wait to see the final result

[Lito]

very nice!


what size turbine housing are you using? looks like you are using an adaptor plate at the bottom of the flange to the mani???
t25 to t3 (as i know that mani is only available in T3.... so annoying)

also - without the heat shield on top of the turbo - how much clearance is there above it?? looking at a mani without the EWG but maybe add this?

T3 to T3 Turbo Flange Adapter, Flanges, XS Power Inc.

If youre after a top mount t25 manifold im using this one made by a german company called bartek


Works with a rhd downpipe and you can keep stock ac lines... Just barely

[Lito]

Good question! Looking on here it seems like the custom code option is the least labour intensive. I see you've gone for a re-wire to go 7.5. How much work is in that? It makes some sense to go that way too but I cant afford to keep fiddling. Maybe go custom code now and swap out later

Honestly knosing now how straight forward it is i would have swapped to me7.5 a long time ago. As long as you get a decent condition harness (no split wires, cracked insulation, etc) it drops right in like factory and works like oem retaining all factory options, except silly stuff like traction control but if you want to add the sensors and modules in that can be accomplished.

[IanPGonzaga]

PM'd

[simmo675]

very nice!


what size turbine housing are you using? looks like you are using an adaptor plate at the bottom of the flange to the mani???
t25 to t3 (as i know that mani is only available in T3.... so annoying)

also - without the heat shield on top of the turbo - how much clearance is there above it?? looking at a mani without the EWG but maybe add this?

T3 to T3 Turbo Flange Adapter, Flanges, XS Power Inc.

It's a T3 housing, no adapter plate, so that helps with the overhead clearance.

I'm guessing on the clearance a bit as I don't have access to the car today - around 10-15mm from memory, maybe a little more.

[simmo675]

OK, fuggit, decided to go ME7.5. Found a complete 2005 TT loom and ECU (BVR) on ebay UK for $300 delivered.

Looking up part numbers for the other bits that Lito mentioned in his post.....

[simmo675]

Has anyone got or used the Genesis high flow in tank pump for the MK4? If so where did you source it?

thanks!

[Lito]

Has anyone got or used the Genesis high flow in tank pump for the MK4? If so where did you source it?

thanks!

I have one, they are out of production now though but only because a better product exists. Search DW fuel pumps

[DAM GTi]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k89/markps/IMG_3316.jpg

porn..might pester mr.keen to wrap me up proper like while hes down that way fiddling about-what was that beany worth and brand-link can I also for ask mate -ptp?
ko4 be able to stretch over a ko3s?
-dont ask for much do I lol
nice mota-gotta be chuffed on the progression of it all!

[simmo675]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k8...s/IMG_3316.jpg
porn..might pester mr.keen to wrap me up proper like while hes down that way fiddling about-what was that beany worth and brand-link can I also for ask mate -ptp?
ko4 be able to stretch over a ko3s?
-dont ask for much do I lol
nice mota-gotta be chuffed on the progression of it all!

Hey mate, its the DEI turbo shield:

DEI-TURBO SHIELD

A bit spendy but I'm over buying chinizzle crap and having it fall apart in minutes....I think I paid 350 +GST - Motorsport Connections get a lot of my hard earned (they're just around the corner, lol!) so a bit of a deal was done. SpeedFlow lines and fittings they do are top notch and the Jiffy-tite quick connects are a lovely piece of design and engineering....

[DAM GTi]

DUDE..i hunt for people that dont dribble-pay the price once for what its meant to do and BOOM DONE..to old to be on the side of the road looking pretty in a busted up slappa-fork dat.
if its 350 and lasts-its 350 plus gov. wraught it is!
over it.
cheers kent
Dan

[Notso Swift]

Also look up DCI, an Aussie company that does most of the local OEM but also exports (Both Ford and GM use it on their performance stuff, Camaro, RS, that sort of thing)
Again - not cheap, high quality, so don't be comparing it to eBay

[DAM GTi]

... longevity the only thing that works is ceramic coating and that it takes 3 weeks if im lucky at this point-our states master turbo technician also said the best i can get for now is some shielding from super cheap auto and he will shape to suit-he knows I will go FULL TILT when it matters..wants me to wet my toes with some boost for the now..get serious if its more than a thang,haha-fkn love him-straight up!
many opinions make final decisions,
and I thankyou!

dont knock ebay-theres some love in that bin haha

[simmo675]

Well I went ahead with the new ECU, loom etc. I had to re-wire the cruise control, make an accelerator pedal bracket, re-route the oxygen sensors (down behind the fuel line 'box') but the loom itself wasn't too much hassle. Learnt the hard way that the CTS FMIC is a tight squeeze, and I currently have a slimmed down front bumper, lol.