I have had my 03 DSG for about 4.5-5 years now. When I bought it, it was bone stock with a catback, but had a slight tick. It never got louder and instead of fixing it i bought a whipple and all supporting mods :lol:. I figured while I was doing everything, headers head cooling mod etc. I might as well pull the motor and do it right. I had the heads gone through with bronze valve guides and freshened up. Low and behold after the motor was back in and started, the car still ticked. I was very very upset, however a whipple with 21psi was LIGHT years faster than my eaton. From there I got greedy and wanted to see how fast i could make it with an automatic. After 3 failed Lentechs( unsure if it was the bauman software, the used transmissions or my tuner at the time) and 8k in burnt up transmissions i decided to go back to the six speed and a Mcleod twin disk. Shortly after this i deployed for 7 months. Now since i have been back almost 2 years, i sold the ticking motor ( which turned out to be a piston skirt! who knew) And i bought Blown verts built high compression motor. ( 10.2:1). I decided to go with 2.2 KB, a return style fuel system, and all my previous bolt ons. The car is just getting finished up in time for winter :bash: But if i can get it tuned and drive it just one or two times i will be happy. The motor is in, fuel system ran, and all that is left is simple sensors, and the exhaust to be bolted up, then the clutch break in and tune. Just thought i would show what i have been up to the last 10 months almost! The positive side is i guess that when spring rolls around, it will be PERFECT! :beer: enjoy. Pictures will go from my old setup, progressing to the most recent.
Specs are currently:
Teksid Aluminum block 0.020" over 284ci 10.2:1 Compression
cobra forged crank
Manley H Beams
Manley flat tops
ARP main studs
APR 2000 rod bolts
race bearings throughout
Heads:
fresh 03-04 cobra heads
Comp Beehive springs
Comp retainers
FR500 camshafts
Induction:
KB 2.2 blower
JLT high boost intake-
trans:
mcloud RTX twin disk
fidanza flywheel and firewall adjuster
26 spline libtery gear input shaft
steeda tri ax shifter-
Fuel:
Moroso sumped tank
Eliminator pump and filters
80lb injectors
-12/-10 teflon line
aeromotive fuel rails
Paxton fuel pressure regulator
suspension:
IRS brace
cut springs
Exhaust:
Stainlessworks headers- 3 inch
Stainless works X pipe- 3 inch
2.5 inch MAC catback
Carbon fiber hood
HID 8000k's
03 Steve and some help Running some diagnostics to figure out what was wrong with the old motor!
out with the old
almost forgot...stripped the head with a crappy header bolt. had to heli- coil it! I was freaked out haha.
New motor in, Fuel lines ran. The Aeromotive rails did NOT fit with the 2.2 so i had to do some HEAVY grinding. I still have to pull them back off to re anodize them.
went with some 11 inch widened saleens, and 345 BFGs.
Just need to finish the fuel lines....bolt up the exhaust and buy seats as well as get a base tune to drive it on. Hopefully It will start before the month is out!
Thats it for now, i will keep adding until it is done. I dont care if it is the middle of november and 3 degrees out. I will wax it, detail it and pamper it considering it has not been on the road in almost 10 months. WAY too much money and time for it not to be driven! Between two jobs, school and the national guard, i barely get any time to work on it.
I almost forgot to add..I will be running it on E85, so im hoping for some impressive numbers with the compression and 2.2 blower!
thanks for looking guys. Im pumped! :beer:
Specs are currently:
Teksid Aluminum block 0.020" over 284ci 10.2:1 Compression
cobra forged crank
Manley H Beams
Manley flat tops
ARP main studs
APR 2000 rod bolts
race bearings throughout
Heads:
fresh 03-04 cobra heads
Comp Beehive springs
Comp retainers
FR500 camshafts
Induction:
KB 2.2 blower
JLT high boost intake-
trans:
mcloud RTX twin disk
fidanza flywheel and firewall adjuster
26 spline libtery gear input shaft
steeda tri ax shifter-
Fuel:
Moroso sumped tank
Eliminator pump and filters
80lb injectors
-12/-10 teflon line
aeromotive fuel rails
Paxton fuel pressure regulator
suspension:
IRS brace
cut springs
Exhaust:
Stainlessworks headers- 3 inch
Stainless works X pipe- 3 inch
2.5 inch MAC catback
Carbon fiber hood
HID 8000k's
03 Steve and some help Running some diagnostics to figure out what was wrong with the old motor!
out with the old
almost forgot...stripped the head with a crappy header bolt. had to heli- coil it! I was freaked out haha.
New motor in, Fuel lines ran. The Aeromotive rails did NOT fit with the 2.2 so i had to do some HEAVY grinding. I still have to pull them back off to re anodize them.
went with some 11 inch widened saleens, and 345 BFGs.
Just need to finish the fuel lines....bolt up the exhaust and buy seats as well as get a base tune to drive it on. Hopefully It will start before the month is out!
Thats it for now, i will keep adding until it is done. I dont care if it is the middle of november and 3 degrees out. I will wax it, detail it and pamper it considering it has not been on the road in almost 10 months. WAY too much money and time for it not to be driven! Between two jobs, school and the national guard, i barely get any time to work on it.
I almost forgot to add..I will be running it on E85, so im hoping for some impressive numbers with the compression and 2.2 blower!
thanks for looking guys. Im pumped! :beer:
