Where to start on modding my engine....
01-06-2006, 01:30 PM
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Where to start on modding my engine....
I have an 01 1.8t and have yet to do anything to the engine. I was thinking about getting an air intake system but I can't seem to find many online at least. There aren't many shops around here that specialize or know anything about Audis either. My friend was telling me to get a blow off valve too. Anyone have any advice on where to start to see the most gains on about a $500 or less budget??
01-07-2006, 05:15 AM
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NO BOV! and intakes are useless due to teh air intake being right next to the turbo...
DV, SS, Exhaust (supersprint is cheap), k&n drop in panel, k04 upgrade, get creative and search the b5 forum.
01-10-2006, 08:20 PM
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Well it seems as if my turbo isn't even working anymore!
What is there that I could do about this? And how long are they supposed to last cuz my friend has an '00 1.8t and his went out about a month ago. Mine is an '01t. What causes turbos to run out anyway? Does this mean I should just go ahead and upgrade to a K04...
01-11-2006, 06:26 AM
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There is nothing wrong with an intake with proper heat shielding.. and some BOV's can be "ok"..
Make a heat shield, use the factory cold air vent and your good to go. As far as the BOV it's a touchy subject. TIAL, GFB, and HKS make some damn good BOV's that need to be tuned correctly for proper functionality. My opinion.. if you dont have a 1.8 putting out 350+hp there is no need or reason.
Cheers,
Joel
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Joel
01-11-2006, 08:53 AM
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Here you go:
The main reason why turbo's go south is due to improper use:
-Not allowing your oil to heat up to operating temps before going to full boost.
-putting your car through it's paces without allowing it to cool down before turning the engine off
As for a K04, it's not worth the upgrade on an 01 due to the fact that you have a "K03 sport".
Seriously, do yourself a favor and use the <img src="https://www.audiworld.com/pix/2nd_nav_search2.gif"> button at the top of the page.
Just type BOV or Blow Off Valve, and select the A4 B5 forum, and the date range.
Here is one post I had from someone else asking about BOV's:
<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2427373.phtml">My BOV Post</a>
For Pretty much any information you have about first time mods, bookmark this page the B5 FAQ:
<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2299748.phtml"><img src="http://1.8t.org/~tpanek/b5faq/rotator.php" BORDER="0" ALT="Click for the FAQ"></a>
-Not allowing your oil to heat up to operating temps before going to full boost.
-putting your car through it's paces without allowing it to cool down before turning the engine off
As for a K04, it's not worth the upgrade on an 01 due to the fact that you have a "K03 sport".
Seriously, do yourself a favor and use the <img src="https://www.audiworld.com/pix/2nd_nav_search2.gif"> button at the top of the page.
Just type BOV or Blow Off Valve, and select the A4 B5 forum, and the date range.
Here is one post I had from someone else asking about BOV's:
<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2427373.phtml">My BOV Post</a>
For Pretty much any information you have about first time mods, bookmark this page the B5 FAQ:
<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2299748.phtml"><img src="http://1.8t.org/~tpanek/b5faq/rotator.php" BORDER="0" ALT="Click for the FAQ"></a>
