HYDE161
Go Kart Champion
Here are the next round of updates before we head into the winter season and the car is shelfed for more work. After the initial build, I took the car back in April/May while I sorted out a new daily driver which then allowed me to return the GTI to Pag Parts in June for the next round of changes and additions. I know it’s felt like forever since this project started and I’ve had a lot of people tease me over the fact that the car has been out of commission for over a full year but it’s all coming to a head now. Between a new job, new house, kids starting kindergarten, weddings, holidays and more, 2016 has been the hardest year I’ve ever faced as an adult. Now imagine not having the one outlet you’ve had for the past few years to escape it all (the GTI). Thanks to Pag Parts, we decided to build an entire long block with several fabrication projects such as the intake manifold and front mount intercooler. As you can imagine, the fabrication, testing and costs dragged this project out until October. Now with the car home at the new house, I’ve had to square away my garage space, tools and Bendpak 6X-P scissor lift to continue with the work on my end. My build threads have been completely overhauled with the latest setup since receiving the car back. Over the past few months, the direction of this build has gone from amazing to absolutely wild thanks to Arnold at Pag Parts. Below are the latest additions and changes with ongoing photos posted on Instagram @becauseryanjacobs.
-AEM Digital Wideband UEGO AFR Gauge
-APR Pendulum Mount rebuilt with SuperPro Bushings
-Audi Allroad Fuel Rail
-Audi Allroad Intake Manifold (Custom Powder Coated Alien Silver)
-Bosch EV14 Twin Spray Port Fuel Injectors (2)
-ECS Tuning Catch Can (Custom Powder Coated Alien Silver)
-INA Engineering Rear Main Seal
-PPT Front Mount Aluminum Intercooler
-PPT Port Fuel Injector Holders (2)
-PTP Turbo EFR Turbo Blanket
-PTP Turbo Lava Downpipe Wrap
-SPM 3” Custom Turbo-back Track Exhaust
-Supertech Exhaust Springs with Titanium Retainers
-Supertech Inconel Exhaust Valve Set with Singe Groove Keepers
-Supertech Inconel Intake Valve Set with Singe Groove Keepers
-Supertech Intake Springs with Titanium Retainers
-Valve Cover (Custom Powder Coated Red)
-ZZP Opel HP Direct Injection Fuel Injectors (4)
As winter approaches my goal is to finish breaking in the engine for 500 miles with conventional oil and NanoLub additive before the roads ice up. Oil sample will be sent off to Blackstone Laboratories to check wear conditions. The first synthetic oil change will be LiquiMoly Leichlauf 5W-40 with Everglide oil additive. While the GTI is shelfed for the winter, below are the changes and additions I will be making to come out strong in spring for dyno tuning and graphs. Yes, finally some power numbers on 93 pump gas…. Then on to race gas or E85 tuning.
Exterior:
-Diffusers from S_Factor_Fabrication or Splitter’s P.R.
-SRS-Tec Rear Spoiler Addon
-VW R-Line Lower Grill
Fueling:
-AEM Water/Methanol Flow Gauge
-Audi TTRS Low Pressure Fuel Pump
-Fuel-It! Ethanol Sensor & Bluetooth Analzyer
-Torqbyte 4-bar MAP Sensor
-Torqbyte CM5-LT Controller
-Torqbyte PM3 - Pump Amplifier
-Torqbyte VAG Plug-n-Play Adapter
Hardware:
-GFB DVX Diverter Valve (upcoming product release)
-Stoptech Street Performance Brake Pads
-TyrolSport 3 Bar Hatch Brace (upgrading from 2 bar to 3 bar system)
-WhanAB Billet Aluminum Dipstick Handle
Transmission:
-Darkside Developments 02M / 02Q Gearbox 4th Gear Input Shaft Support
-Darkside Developments 02M / 02Q Gearbox Reinforcement Plate
-Darkside Developments 6th Steel Shift Fork
-SQS Racing 02Q Fork Bronze Sliders
-Tyrolsport x ARP 02Q Bolt Kit
-AEM Digital Wideband UEGO AFR Gauge
-APR Pendulum Mount rebuilt with SuperPro Bushings
-Audi Allroad Fuel Rail
-Audi Allroad Intake Manifold (Custom Powder Coated Alien Silver)
-Bosch EV14 Twin Spray Port Fuel Injectors (2)
-ECS Tuning Catch Can (Custom Powder Coated Alien Silver)
-INA Engineering Rear Main Seal
-PPT Front Mount Aluminum Intercooler
-PPT Port Fuel Injector Holders (2)
-PTP Turbo EFR Turbo Blanket
-PTP Turbo Lava Downpipe Wrap
-SPM 3” Custom Turbo-back Track Exhaust
-Supertech Exhaust Springs with Titanium Retainers
-Supertech Inconel Exhaust Valve Set with Singe Groove Keepers
-Supertech Inconel Intake Valve Set with Singe Groove Keepers
-Supertech Intake Springs with Titanium Retainers
-Valve Cover (Custom Powder Coated Red)
-ZZP Opel HP Direct Injection Fuel Injectors (4)
As winter approaches my goal is to finish breaking in the engine for 500 miles with conventional oil and NanoLub additive before the roads ice up. Oil sample will be sent off to Blackstone Laboratories to check wear conditions. The first synthetic oil change will be LiquiMoly Leichlauf 5W-40 with Everglide oil additive. While the GTI is shelfed for the winter, below are the changes and additions I will be making to come out strong in spring for dyno tuning and graphs. Yes, finally some power numbers on 93 pump gas…. Then on to race gas or E85 tuning.
Exterior:
-Diffusers from S_Factor_Fabrication or Splitter’s P.R.
-SRS-Tec Rear Spoiler Addon
-VW R-Line Lower Grill
Fueling:
-AEM Water/Methanol Flow Gauge
-Audi TTRS Low Pressure Fuel Pump
-Fuel-It! Ethanol Sensor & Bluetooth Analzyer
-Torqbyte 4-bar MAP Sensor
-Torqbyte CM5-LT Controller
-Torqbyte PM3 - Pump Amplifier
-Torqbyte VAG Plug-n-Play Adapter
Hardware:
-GFB DVX Diverter Valve (upcoming product release)
-Stoptech Street Performance Brake Pads
-TyrolSport 3 Bar Hatch Brace (upgrading from 2 bar to 3 bar system)
-WhanAB Billet Aluminum Dipstick Handle
Transmission:
-Darkside Developments 02M / 02Q Gearbox 4th Gear Input Shaft Support
-Darkside Developments 02M / 02Q Gearbox Reinforcement Plate
-Darkside Developments 6th Steel Shift Fork
-SQS Racing 02Q Fork Bronze Sliders
-Tyrolsport x ARP 02Q Bolt Kit
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