My 2008 GTI

[mferrariomk5]

Re: My 2008 GTI

In the midst of exams I decided it would be great idea to get the engine back in... By myself.

Was having a tough time finding replacement bolts for the balance shaft and oil pump assembly. For some reason VW thought it would be fantastic to stop producing them... Thanks
Finally just decided to re use the bolts and replace the ones I could source. Although they are torque to angle I inspected and measure them precisely and it appears that they are not stretched. Also, since they're steel bolts they would retain they're shape as opposed to aluminum bolts. Still kinda nervous about using them

Engine harness coming out the fire wall was tucked last year but I don't like how the loom is super visible once it comes out of the frame so I'm going to try and hide that better



Also, forgot to put this plate between the engine and transmission and now that the engine is in I really don't feel like going to buy a beam and taking the trans off again just to put this plate on. I know everything is there for a reason from factory but, I'd really appreciate if someone can chime in and let me know if it will mess with the distance between the slave cylinder and the clutch diaphragm. I didn't measure the thickness of the plate but it's fairly thin. Im assuming its only there to prevent galvanic corrosion between the transmission case and engine block. Anyways any help would be greatly appreciated.


Let me know your thoughts, good, bad always welcome

If one of the mods would kindly rename the thread Kim's build that would be great!

[mferrariomk5]

Re: My 2008 GTI

What fender flares are those?

ECS CF 5" flares
great product and low(er) cost than most

[kujiwara]

Re: My 2008 GTI

What fender flares are those?

[mferrariomk5]

Re: My 2008 GTI

Working for me, but I think I would tuck the rear like the front as no need to poke with those flares.

I too would tuck it Martin Looking awesome though!

Thanks guys! Definitely going to be tucking the rear. That way I won't have to stretch tires

[Ur0Drivr]

Re: My 2008 GTI

I too would tuck it Martin Looking awesome though!

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: My 2008 GTI

Working for me, but I think I would tuck the rear like the front as no need to poke with those flares.

[mferrariomk5]

Re: My 2008 GTI

Got the driver's side front and rear done

17x12 up front





17x12 30mm spacer rear




Not too sure if i like how it pokes at the back. Either increase camber or remove the spacer and wind the camber up or get a smaller spacer keep the same about of camber. Some options to play with

Let me know your thoughts, good, bad always welcome

[asp gti]

Re: My 2008 GTI

Looks sick! Can't wait to see it when your done

[mferrariomk5]

Re: My 2008 GTI

Car is insane!!!!

Thank you Blair!

[mferrariomk5]

Re: My 2008 GTI

And what turbo you going with? gt30?

possibly a GTX3076 but considering a gt3582

Have to figure my power goal as it will not be staying FWD

[mferrariomk5]

Re: My 2008 GTI

Can't really tell. You've pulled the rear seats?

Yep, I like the flares. Aggressive and original.

Ill try and get them mounted on the weekend so there's no green tape
Yeah i got false floor made to go where the seats where and that where the tank and compressors mount

[cam_wmh]

Re: My 2008 GTI

And what turbo you going with? gt30?

[cam_wmh]

Re: My 2008 GTI

Can't really tell. You've pulled the rear seats?

Yep, I like the flares. Aggressive and original.

[mferrariomk5]

Re: My 2008 GTI

Received a few goods on Monday,

Test fitted the flares yesterday and they are HUGE. The front perfectly fits a 12" wide wheel and seems like there is going to be room for some beefy tires. The rear fit a 12" wide wheel as well but will have to reduce the amount of camber to make it "flush"













Got my harness' Just need the roll bar so i can mount them



Got my AUX fuel pump. It's going to be located after the LPFP and will function based on the Load and RPM that it will pick up from the CANBUS. The LPFP is maxed pretty much when full boost hits which is about just shy of 4K RPM then the Aux fuel pump will kick in and give the required increase in flow.



Let me know your thoughts, good, bad always welcome

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: My 2008 GTI

Car is insane!!!!