87T2 Major Overhaul :: Highlight Reel - Page 2

stylEmon · 04-11-2008, 02:39 PM

I've been building this car for a couple years now, and have various blogs floating around the net. THIS ONE is the most thorough, although it lacks feedback from the readers.

THIS BLOG has tons of feedback from members of "The Other" forum.

On this board, I'll highlight the best parts of the build up to this point, and continue reporting progress on the project.

It has been a very strenuous project at times, but has gone very well over-all. I purchased this car with a "5000 mile rebuild", but blew the motor rather quickly. The motor had SO many issues before it blew, I often think I should've passed on this car and waited for another. BUT the progress that's been made on this one re-assures me that no matter what car I bought, MANY of the details I've gone through would not have been addressed in a well cared for car. And I am glad I've addressed them!

I bought the car in Feb 2006, and it looked pretty clean. The body was real straight, minus a crack in the front bumper and a crack in the spoiler.

The motor had lots of "wierd" things done to it. FCD, de-powered steering rack with the lines looped together, electrical tape on the TID, no emissions, wide open 3" exhaust... But it had some nice struts/shocks and good plug wires. Over all, it looks like the previous owner was going for cheap "power".

Interior was alright, some normal cracking and no radio or AC.

It had some hot start issues from the start. I cleaned the injectors and adjusted the TPS. No dice.

Motor blew after a couple 110 mph runs. We found LOTS of shoty work.

Ported primary plate... wierd

Blown seal

This spark plug hole was cracked.

The old turbo, S4, not great but not terrible.

Once the rebuild started, I went for a nice smooth secondary port. It's a little larger, but overall, just a good smooth port.

I did spring for the new housings. I am building for power and reliability after all.

And I got a S5 turbo, ported the wastegate and the back plate was milled.

Then the coatings begin!

I went nuts!

04-11-2008, 02:39 PM	#1
stylEmon Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 125 Rep Power: 18	87T2 Major Overhaul :: Highlight Reel I've been building this car for a couple years now, and have various blogs floating around the net. THIS ONE is the most thorough, although it lacks feedback from the readers. THIS BLOG has tons of feedback from members of "The Other" forum. On this board, I'll highlight the best parts of the build up to this point, and continue reporting progress on the project. It has been a very strenuous project at times, but has gone very well over-all. I purchased this car with a "5000 mile rebuild", but blew the motor rather quickly. The motor had SO many issues before it blew, I often think I should've passed on this car and waited for another. BUT the progress that's been made on this one re-assures me that no matter what car I bought, MANY of the details I've gone through would not have been addressed in a well cared for car. And I am glad I've addressed them! I bought the car in Feb 2006, and it looked pretty clean. The body was real straight, minus a crack in the front bumper and a crack in the spoiler. The motor had lots of "wierd" things done to it. FCD, de-powered steering rack with the lines looped together, electrical tape on the TID, no emissions, wide open 3" exhaust... But it had some nice struts/shocks and good plug wires. Over all, it looks like the previous owner was going for cheap "power". Interior was alright, some normal cracking and no radio or AC. It had some hot start issues from the start. I cleaned the injectors and adjusted the TPS. No dice. Motor blew after a couple 110 mph runs. We found LOTS of shoty work. Ported primary plate... wierd Blown seal This spark plug hole was cracked. The old turbo, S4, not great but not terrible. Once the rebuild started, I went for a nice smooth secondary port. It's a little larger, but overall, just a good smooth port. I did spring for the new housings. I am building for power and reliability after all. And I got a S5 turbo, ported the wastegate and the back plate was milled. Then the coatings begin! I went nuts! __________________ See the Rebuild Process Here Curious About Deadband Timing? The BLACK BEAST is For Sale