R.I.P. Blown Motor. It was good run, girl. You will be missed.
08-06-2007, 01:22 PM
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Timelineand stuff to gauge when 'your' engine might blow, haha!
Nothing done internally to the engine. 151800 was the final mileage. Always used Amsoil oil 10w40 in summer and 10w30 in winter. In the last 50K, I used 10w40 all year long(to try and keep the engine together).
This timeline only includes engine mods.
13 miles- Jan 2000 new from the dealer.
30k- Catback exhaust
50k-GIAC stage 1 chip
70K-GIAC stage 2+K04-001+4bar fpr
80K-Custom K04-020/T3+Front mount+full exhaust
150k-Cold start problem
151300ish-Engine ticking
151800-Dead Engine
K04-020+T3 running at 1.5bar(22psi)from 80k.
Feel free to email me Hack THS and we can talk
This timeline only includes engine mods.
13 miles- Jan 2000 new from the dealer.
30k- Catback exhaust
50k-GIAC stage 1 chip
70K-GIAC stage 2+K04-001+4bar fpr
80K-Custom K04-020/T3+Front mount+full exhaust
150k-Cold start problem
151300ish-Engine ticking
151800-Dead Engine
K04-020+T3 running at 1.5bar(22psi)from 80k.
Feel free to email me Hack THS and we can talk
08-06-2007, 03:31 PM
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New name(rather than my real name) K04 impressions
The K04 001 was quicker than stock, but not enough power for the money. Your still slower than many new cars on the road, like an Altima. And you don't want to be slower than that! haha
The K04 020/T3 is fast. I have the top end of a T3 and the lower end from the K04. I want to say I was a 1/2 car lengths slower at the 1/4 mile vs an brand new Evo 8 MR. With the boost up to 22psi and timing advanced to 7 degrees(lemiwinks), I was faster from 0-40mph and pretty much even at 40-80mph.
As for the APR stg 3, its not slow. But your going to be paying for it. Its done for you and you don't have to use the boost machine + lemiwinks which is a plus. Plus the turbo is just as big as the T3. From my experience with the APR stg 3, you get a little more than with the GT28(or is it the 25, i can't remember).
Hope that helps. Let me know if you need anything.
The K04 020/T3 is fast. I have the top end of a T3 and the lower end from the K04. I want to say I was a 1/2 car lengths slower at the 1/4 mile vs an brand new Evo 8 MR. With the boost up to 22psi and timing advanced to 7 degrees(lemiwinks), I was faster from 0-40mph and pretty much even at 40-80mph.
As for the APR stg 3, its not slow. But your going to be paying for it. Its done for you and you don't have to use the boost machine + lemiwinks which is a plus. Plus the turbo is just as big as the T3. From my experience with the APR stg 3, you get a little more than with the GT28(or is it the 25, i can't remember).
Hope that helps. Let me know if you need anything.
08-06-2007, 04:13 PM
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I really want to know about your T3/K04 setup, software ,etc... I can e-mail you if you like
Want to know how easily it bolts up, space wise, etc? I also don't want to throw away my existing mods if I don't have to. Where did you get your K04/T3, and did you need a custom tune for that, or were you able to get one off the shelf from someone? Really want to know costs, etc.
Do you think that turbo setup was what caused your issues? What other required mods are there for that turbo setup? Thanks Jason!
Do you think that turbo setup was what caused your issues? What other required mods are there for that turbo setup? Thanks Jason!
08-06-2007, 06:16 PM
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Not constantly checking my oil levels and starving my motor killed my motor
Not the turbo setup. My engine started burning oil and I neglected it a bit too long 
The turbo setup wasn't cheap. But still cheaper than the APR kit. Software was just a GIAC chip, but the Revo would have worked real well.
The parts are pretty simple to get. You are basically turning your 180 into a 225.
K04-020(stock 225 TT turbo) and get a shop to put the T3 wheels in(I got mine done at a shop that change its name, somewhere in canada BC). There is some turbo rebuilders that can make those too. I'm not sure if Imolavirus still builds turbos, but he can do the same for you too.
These are the parts you can find at any junk yard.
-225 exhaust manifold
-225 Downpipe
-225 intake manifold
-any 225 front mount kit.
-225 upper pipe(or you can buy the samco one)
-225 injectors(not really required, but you might throw a code that says you maxed your injectors)
All of these are just bolt ons. I remember I had some problems fitting the 225 to the T3 side. Its been awhile.
The rest is done with the boost machine and lemiwinks. I was able to hold 1.4 bar most of the time and 1.5bar at track events and when I'm drag racing my friend's evo mr.
Total cost was less than 3k.
The turbo setup wasn't cheap. But still cheaper than the APR kit. Software was just a GIAC chip, but the Revo would have worked real well.
The parts are pretty simple to get. You are basically turning your 180 into a 225.
K04-020(stock 225 TT turbo) and get a shop to put the T3 wheels in(I got mine done at a shop that change its name, somewhere in canada BC). There is some turbo rebuilders that can make those too. I'm not sure if Imolavirus still builds turbos, but he can do the same for you too.
These are the parts you can find at any junk yard.
-225 exhaust manifold
-225 Downpipe
-225 intake manifold
-any 225 front mount kit.
-225 upper pipe(or you can buy the samco one)
-225 injectors(not really required, but you might throw a code that says you maxed your injectors)
All of these are just bolt ons. I remember I had some problems fitting the 225 to the T3 side. Its been awhile.
The rest is done with the boost machine and lemiwinks. I was able to hold 1.4 bar most of the time and 1.5bar at track events and when I'm drag racing my friend's evo mr.
Total cost was less than 3k.
08-06-2007, 09:26 PM
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Couldn't you put a T3 wheel in a K04-001?
Is the K04-020 that much better then the K04-001. I hate to go and remove a lot more then I have to, and throw away mods I have already paid for. Then again there are only a few specific 180 mods that would interact with this huh.
I am not familiar with lemiworks, any more details on that? Regarding the chip, do I just have them map me 225 software, rather then 180 software and would I need a new ECU for this, or can it be put onto my same ECU? With the Revo I understand going with there SPS kit instead of a soldered on chip, just want to some somewhat educated to know what I should be asking for.
The 225 upper pipe you refer to, is that the charge pipe up top, or the intake hose, and wouldn't I need both?
The boost machine, is the same one Steve builds and sells correct- which I already have.
What I would like to do is use my APR chip, and see if they can change up my programming for a nominal charge.
This would basically allow me to run an aftermarket downpipe for a 225, or pretty much any 225 mod that touches the turbo or manifold, etc, correct?
What were you impressions of the K04-001 vs this K04-020/T3 vs K03 (mine is a non-sport). How did the turbo feel change- same quick spool up with larger turbo output feel of a Stage III, or what?
Thanks Jason, this is a huge help, and sounds like exactly what I am looking for, the K04-001 sounded nice for the sub $2000 range, but I would be willing to put in another $1000 for some real good usable power.
I am not familiar with lemiworks, any more details on that? Regarding the chip, do I just have them map me 225 software, rather then 180 software and would I need a new ECU for this, or can it be put onto my same ECU? With the Revo I understand going with there SPS kit instead of a soldered on chip, just want to some somewhat educated to know what I should be asking for.
The 225 upper pipe you refer to, is that the charge pipe up top, or the intake hose, and wouldn't I need both?
The boost machine, is the same one Steve builds and sells correct- which I already have.
What I would like to do is use my APR chip, and see if they can change up my programming for a nominal charge.
This would basically allow me to run an aftermarket downpipe for a 225, or pretty much any 225 mod that touches the turbo or manifold, etc, correct?
What were you impressions of the K04-001 vs this K04-020/T3 vs K03 (mine is a non-sport). How did the turbo feel change- same quick spool up with larger turbo output feel of a Stage III, or what?
Thanks Jason, this is a huge help, and sounds like exactly what I am looking for, the K04-001 sounded nice for the sub $2000 range, but I would be willing to put in another $1000 for some real good usable power.
08-06-2007, 10:43 PM
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Re: Couldn't you put a T3 wheel in a K04-001?
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/4297/turbos.jpg">
<img src="http://www.digistash.com/data/351b33587c5fdd93bd42ef7ac9995a28/full_1530_p18832.jpg">
<img src="http://www.digistash.com/data/351b33587c5fdd93bd42ef7ac9995a28/full_1530_p18799.jpg">
<img src="http://www.mjmturbos.com/images/K0406HYBRIDT3.jpg">
This is similar to my turbo.
The first pic is the K03 vs K04 001. Notice that is basically the SAME size except the inside wheel is a tiny bit different.(the left is the K04 001)
Look at the 2nd picture. Look at the size of the turbo and the difference. The turbo is huge compared to your tiny turbos, even the 001s. That is almost everything you need to make that work san custom piping and a few oil and coolant lines.
You can keep the APR chip and use the boost machine to increase boost and lemiwinks for increase fuel+timing. You WILL need vagtool and some kind of Air/fuel gauge. If you need lemiwinks, I can email that to you.
Your correct about changing everything to 225. Except for the ECU you will be running everything a 225 would be running.
Also, you do not need to run an aftermarket 225 downpipe. I went though that already and the power output vs wasted time trying to fit a 3" pipe is not worth it. The stock DP is pretty good already.
Impressions about the K03 chip was "Um...that's it?"
Impressions about the GIAC K04 kit was "Um...I paid too much for this kit"
Impressions about the K04 kit is "This is worth my time+money"
The great thing about this mod is that now you can buy 225 stuff for your car(reliable, replaceable,cheap, etc). Plus, you will see more hp per psi, because of the higher compression, but you will be running more dangerously.
The VW guys has been doing this for awhile now. They are seeing 250+whp on just the stock 020.<ul><li><a href="http://forums.fourtitude.com/zerothread?id=1542174&page=1">http://forums.fourtitude.com/zerothread?id=1542174&page=1</a</li></ul>
<img src="http://www.digistash.com/data/351b33587c5fdd93bd42ef7ac9995a28/full_1530_p18832.jpg">
<img src="http://www.digistash.com/data/351b33587c5fdd93bd42ef7ac9995a28/full_1530_p18799.jpg">
<img src="http://www.mjmturbos.com/images/K0406HYBRIDT3.jpg">
This is similar to my turbo.
The first pic is the K03 vs K04 001. Notice that is basically the SAME size except the inside wheel is a tiny bit different.(the left is the K04 001)
Look at the 2nd picture. Look at the size of the turbo and the difference. The turbo is huge compared to your tiny turbos, even the 001s. That is almost everything you need to make that work san custom piping and a few oil and coolant lines.
You can keep the APR chip and use the boost machine to increase boost and lemiwinks for increase fuel+timing. You WILL need vagtool and some kind of Air/fuel gauge. If you need lemiwinks, I can email that to you.
Your correct about changing everything to 225. Except for the ECU you will be running everything a 225 would be running.
Also, you do not need to run an aftermarket 225 downpipe. I went though that already and the power output vs wasted time trying to fit a 3" pipe is not worth it. The stock DP is pretty good already.
Impressions about the K03 chip was "Um...that's it?"
Impressions about the GIAC K04 kit was "Um...I paid too much for this kit"
Impressions about the K04 kit is "This is worth my time+money"
The great thing about this mod is that now you can buy 225 stuff for your car(reliable, replaceable,cheap, etc). Plus, you will see more hp per psi, because of the higher compression, but you will be running more dangerously.
The VW guys has been doing this for awhile now. They are seeing 250+whp on just the stock 020.<ul><li><a href="http://forums.fourtitude.com/zerothread?id=1542174&page=1">http://forums.fourtitude.com/zerothread?id=1542174&page=1</a</li></ul>