Stage 3 swap in progress!

[The_Jerbel]

Well, I've been working on this sucker for about a week now, off and on almost every day. The engine is JUST about ready to go back in, but I broke a bloody banjo bolt on the small coolant line into one of the turbos and am trying to figure out which local store would carry one. Any ideas? Thanks





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[Smarty39]

Re: Stage 3 swap in progress!

Awesome DIY! I saw your post on AW about the swap and thought you were on here too.

As for the banjo bolt, you could try Tunerworks but I doubt they would have it in stock (there one of the few places that you can get stg3 parts...although that's not really a stg3 part haha).

[The_Jerbel]

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Hey thanks man, what's your screen name on AW?
Some more pics...

Don't worry, I had the engine covered with a tarp that I pulled off for the pic.


But at least it didn't come before this was done...

[R_Ethug]

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nice man!

[R-Audi]

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When I woke up on Sunday and saw the snow I felt bad we didnt get it finished on saturday... hopefully it warms up for you!

[The Brice]

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Nice work! I love the vast setup, I think it will be between them or ASP when the time comes. Can't wait to see it when it's finished, going to be one bad ass s4!

[Mefro]

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Good luck cleaning up that drive way! What kind of power are you aiming for?

[Aleks]

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Good luck cleaning up that drive way!

Thats what I was thinking....yikes

[Kor]

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Nice job pulling the engine out in the yard You know how to get things done! Props on great work.

[Smarty39]

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Hey thanks man, what's your screen name on AW?

Same as here lol...I think I'm going to be pm'ing you alot in the coming months (please tell me you did a nice detailed writeup on the engine pull haha?)

[DeanerF]

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wow thats awsome!

stg3+ s4 is going to be sick! Awsome list of parts

Mega props on doing all that stuff yourself too, you dont see many people working on newer cars nowadays!

Good luck, and can't wait to see it finished! WOW!

[R-Audi]

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Jordan, Did you check the dealer for the Banjo? I assume since its the same as a K03 they would have them...

[The_Jerbel]

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I called George @ Tunedub and he just happened to have one laying around! It's my lucky day. Well I got home and put the bolt in, installed the inlet and outlet piping, installed the DP hangers, and am now in the middle of wiring in the innovate wideband. Fun stuff!

Thanks to all for your encouragement! The snow is melting nicely and the coming week is supposed to bring good weather! She should be done in short order! The engine is ready to go back in!

Mark,
Thanks again for your help man, much appreciated!

Ryan,
Hey man hows the alarm system treating you these days?

Mefro,
The VAST setup that's going in is rated at ~550 bhp on 100oct. Roughly 490 bhp on 93.

Smarty,
Yeah I'm documenting the whole process meticulously and will be doing a write-up when I'm finished. Feel free to email or call anytime you need to. 690-7135 Jordan

[nordex]

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lol props for doing it on your driveway in alberta.

[R_Ethug]

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hey jordan thats awesome man.. i think the club should start helping with all stg3 installs!

the alarm is okay but for god knows why whenever we leave town and set it.. it goes off EVERY time!! for no reason.. i think a sensor is scewy but then i'll set it and be home and it doesn't break.. dunno whats up with that