Rebuild/Upgrade progress and Qs thread

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by C. Ludwig

This is just not true. Haltech has patch harnesses for the S4 and S5. Banzai makes a patch loom to adapt the Apexi PFC to the S4 and S5. The Rtek is as PnP as it gets.

But most people who ask questions like the OP did are not looking to spend more on engine management that they do on a car. So the MS is about the cheapest PnP that will work for what he had in mind. The Rtek has limitations, and for what he is/was doing (6 port NA), he would need the 2.0 which is as much as a used E6K/X.

I am all about the Banzai PFC kit, and a Haltech, but like I said, based on the info he gave, a custom MS was the best bet.

PS- I do not want this thread to turn into a EMS thread!!!

[Shadow24v]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

But most people who ask questions like the OP did are not looking to spend more on engine management that they do on a car. So the MS is about the cheapest PnP that will work for what he had in mind. The Rtek has limitations, and for what he is/was doing (6 port NA), he would need the 2.0 which is as much as a used E6K/X.

I am all about the Banzai PFC kit, and a Haltech, but like I said, based on the info he gave, a custom MS was the best bet.

PS- I do not want this thread to turn into a EMS thread!!!

thanks you, thats essentially what im shooting for since im on a fairly tight budget.

i do have more questions though

1) on the rebuild, im looking at doing a hybrid: s5 rotors and intake on a mostly S4 keg, are there going to be issues during the rebuild with this plan? (i know s5 rotors require s5 c-weights)

2) does anyone have any opinions on some of the rebuild DVDs out there or know where i can find more information on the rebuild? (i have the basic idea, but i want more info)

3) Clutch/flywheel - since i will have the engine out, a clutch replacement/upgrade seems logical. with an eventual mild turbo planned (probably no more than 350hp) is there a stock engagement-like clutch that can handle that power? and at what cost?

4) Exhaust - While i can't afford the ridiculously expensive exhaust systems available now, has anyone had any success making their own header/exhaust? I'd like to have a header and exhaust on while N/A (turbo is going to take a while to plan and build) but don't have $1300 for an exhaust system. Any input on this would be great