turbine housing install (day 1)

sTTanford · 03-22-2003, 01:37 AM

wow, what a long day. been a while since i did the install, and i was reminded how much of a pain it is to work on TTs, and even worse, on my turbo setup.

first off, i hit a rock a month or os back on the way back from tahoe. i saw it coming up on the freeway and just passed it off as "ah, i'm sure i'll clear it." not so. the subframe brace (shown below) obviously took a beating, as did the under fascia, also shown. reorder the subframe brace (only $30).

on to the housing.
intake off, downpipe dettached, compressor housing off, IC piping off.

many hours later...

the relenTTless warrior (me):

old (0.63 A/R) left, new (0.48 A/R) right.

reassembled.

hmm...something is missing?!

ahh, there it is!

the turbo still isn't bolted on to the manifold (a real b!tch of a job, due to lack of space), i have to get new bolts and washers tomorrow.

The rest of the pictures

HACK THS · 03-22-2003, 01:55 AM

hoTTub · 03-22-2003, 03:38 AM

gesTTalt · 03-22-2003, 05:31 AM

manifold?

ZGTT · 03-22-2003, 06:02 AM

are you going to Joe's today?

jackTTar · 03-22-2003, 06:08 AM

My hat is off to you for taking on such a project.

TTStuff.com - Sales · 03-22-2003, 07:31 AM

TTigg · 03-22-2003, 07:31 AM

sTTanford · 03-22-2003, 07:38 AM

if it ever happens. I have considered making a kit out of my setup (per a few requests) for TT's in general. in the end, it really doesn't matter 180 or 225 because EVERYTHING stock comes off. the only thing that'll be slightly different is software, to take advantage of the stiffer block and more importantly the 9.0:1 CR.

further, if i did finally piece together a kit, i can't have buyers follow instructions like "now cut a large slice out of this wheel well liner support so that the IC piping fits thru," which is unfortunately what i had to do. so there are numerous "easy-way" mods that would have to be solved. actually, the more i think about it, the level of modification is so extreme, i dunno, argh, hahaha! it is sounding more and more daunting as i talk about it!

sTTanford · 03-22-2003, 07:56 AM

from a year ago when i was instlling the neuspeed TIP. (3/3/2002)

sean's prototype FMIC that now resides on my front, photo by sean (7/2/2002)

03-22-2003, 01:37 AM	#1
sTTanford Junior Member Account #: 24809 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,409	turbine housing install (day 1) wow, what a long day. been a while since i did the install, and i was reminded how much of a pain it is to work on TTs, and even worse, on my turbo setup. first off, i hit a rock a month or os back on the way back from tahoe. i saw it coming up on the freeway and just passed it off as "ah, i'm sure i'll clear it." not so. the subframe brace (shown below) obviously took a beating, as did the under fascia, also shown. reorder the subframe brace (only $30). on to the housing. intake off, downpipe dettached, compressor housing off, IC piping off. many hours later... the relenTTless warrior (me): old (0.63 A/R) left, new (0.48 A/R) right. reassembled. hmm...something is missing?! ahh, there it is! the turbo still isn't bolted on to the manifold (a real b!tch of a job, due to lack of space), i have to get new bolts and washers tomorrow. The rest of the pictures __________________ -Ken Project BOOSTTT: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Intake Manifold Project: 1 GReddy Turbo Timer install GReddy Profec-B Install sTTanford's Fotki Account

03-22-2003, 01:55 AM	#2
HACK THS AudiWorld Super User Account #: 11040 Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 10,545	she is a beaut! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ I approved this posting, Tom *"Lifes too short to drink cheap" -Myself* *"I am not normal... I am what normal should be"* Coming Soon Modifications: SouthBend Clutch, Larger Manifold (Undecided), Larger Turbo(Undecided)

03-22-2003, 03:38 AM	#3
hoTTub Member Account #: 11019 Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 17,304	thanksf or the progress pics __________________

03-22-2003, 05:31 AM	#4
gesTTalt Senior Member Account #: 24538 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,284	That is looking really good! Will ATP have something for the 225? Also, don't they have a T3/T4 manifold? __________________ Current: 2007 Daytona Gray RS4 Past cars: 2001 DB 225 TTC 2005 SC'd Honda S2000 2007 BMW 328i 2004 Nissan Frontier 2001 Lexus IS300 1993 Honda Prelude 1989 Isuzu Amigo

03-22-2003, 06:02 AM	#5
ZGTT Elder Member Account #: 30768 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 19,274	Yo Gary!... are you going to Joe's today? __________________

03-22-2003, 06:08 AM	#6
jackTTar Member Account #: 14291 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 2,324	Simply awesome work to date. My hat is off to you for taking on such a project. __________________ - Jeff Metro Detroit TTE - 2001/2002/2003/2004/2005/2006 TTMW - 2005 jackTTar Fotki Site

03-22-2003, 07:31 AM	#7
TTStuff.com - Sales Member Account #: 45751 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,280	Always amazed, looks great! __________________ Jeff TT Stuff - Sales www.TTStuff.com sales@TTStuff.com Audi TT Parts and Accessories for the Audi Enthusiast

03-22-2003, 07:31 AM	#8
TTigg Senior Member Account #: 17897 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 9,058	Looking good Ken - SIII+ for 225 (I wish) __________________ ..."never underestimate the predictability of stupidity"... TTigg's Fotki (inc drive pics & mods)

03-22-2003, 07:38 AM	#9
sTTanford Junior Member Account #: 24809 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,409	doubt it. ATP's TT product line will come from me... if it ever happens. I have considered making a kit out of my setup (per a few requests) for TT's in general. in the end, it really doesn't matter 180 or 225 because EVERYTHING stock comes off. the only thing that'll be slightly different is software, to take advantage of the stiffer block and more importantly the 9.0:1 CR. further, if i did finally piece together a kit, i can't have buyers follow instructions like "now cut a large slice out of this wheel well liner support so that the IC piping fits thru," which is unfortunately what i had to do. so there are numerous "easy-way" mods that would have to be solved. actually, the more i think about it, the level of modification is so extreme, i dunno, argh, hahaha! it is sounding more and more daunting as i talk about it! __________________ -Ken Project BOOSTTT: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Intake Manifold Project: 1 GReddy Turbo Timer install GReddy Profec-B Install sTTanford's Fotki Account

03-22-2003, 07:56 AM	#10
sTTanford Junior Member Account #: 24809 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,409	come a long way, eh sean? from a year ago when i was instlling the neuspeed TIP. (3/3/2002) sean's prototype FMIC that now resides on my front, photo by sean (7/2/2002) __________________ -Ken Project BOOSTTT: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Intake Manifold Project: 1 GReddy Turbo Timer install GReddy Profec-B Install sTTanford's Fotki Account

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