Thoughts on 2003 Stage III Allroad

[JustMtnB44]

Originally Posted by 875ktq One of my boys who specializes in the 2.7t came across an '03 allroad with blown turbos, and in need of some head work. On the plus side it has pristine body and interior and brand new arnot bags and compressor. just had t belt and water pump lest than 10k ago. over 15k in slips from the audi dealer. Interested in everyone's thoughts. Originally Posted by 875ktq The 6 speed is what sold me on it, I already got the financing lined up, closing tomorrow. My thoughts are if you need financing/loan to buy an allroad with a blown engine (not worth much), then I don't see how you are ready to deal with the costs of a Stage III build and general allroad ownership. There is a reason the allroad gets a bad rep for being expensive to maintain and keep going as it gets older, and that's because it's true. I just want to make sure you have considered all of the costs before jumping in to this project. You'll definitely need to get Hotchkis sway bars for it to improve the handling.

[875ktq]

Originally Posted by JustMtnB44

My thoughts are if you need financing/loan to buy an allroad with a blown engine (not worth much), then I don't see how you are ready to deal with the costs of a Stage III build and general allroad ownership. There is a reason the allroad gets a bad rep for being expensive to maintain and keep going as it gets older, and that's because it's true. I just want to make sure you have considered all of the costs before jumping in to this project.

You'll definitely need to get Hotchkis sway bars for it to improve the handling.

He gave me a price for the finished stage 3 car and I took a note out on the ammount, that's how I could have paid cash for the AR with the blown motor no problemo haha. I understand these cars are costly to maintain but my friend runs a small shop and he rarely works on anything that isn't an Audi. He also lets me work with him and does the labor at a nice price for me. Trust me I am fully prepared for this thing to be a cash pit but I have a very soft spot for these vehicles

[875ktq]

So in other words, the amount I financed is for the car in it's complete stage 3 form.

[875ktq]

Just grabbed some parts down in Mass. Will post pics when the truck is unloaded!

[ADRIFT]

Originally Posted by GTA_Driver

No need to move up to the K04s. Your tip will blow anyway

happened

[875ktq]

Just had a minute to get some pics up

Here is the parts A6 which we will be using the rear diff out of as well as all the pedals, brackets and linkages for the 6 speed swap.



Bed full of parts, another 2.7t and the s4 6 speed MT.



All loaded up and ready to go.

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A6 off the trailer.

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Couple of the Audis kicking around right now. Forgive the guy in the camo, he hopped in the pic.

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Here is the S4 6 speed MT.

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[875ktq]

The old drivetrain is now out, turbos, downpipes and some other msc parts have been delivered, ECU going out for a tune today. clutch and flywheel should be in tomorrow or Friday.

On the leaking bag note, got under there and the hoses were disconnected, hooked em up and it pumped right up

[awdjunkies]

Lookin' good, thanks for the update.

[kermac]

Any update on the update??

[875ktq]

My apologies for the delay, the build is %95 complete. Just got an inspection sticker lat week This thing is a beast, I dont have all my pics but I'll leave you with a teaser, its snowing up here in New Hampshire today so I think I'll be having some fun!

But for a short list of mods, I'm running K0'4s, 52lb ev14's injectors, silicone piping, 3" downpipes, no cats, 85mm MAF housing, upgraded diverter valves, intake, Audi S4 01e MT, Stage 4 clutch, gen 2 arnotts and the list goes on

I'll get more pics up ASAP!



Best,

Mike