3b s2 coupe resurrection

[andy10v]

Any reason? I guess fuel pressure regulator is more available for ABY clip in?

[newsh]

Yep, although I switched to an ABY fuel rail while I was at it

[andy10v]

Current plan is

ABY ecu conversion with coils
check everything works

Fit wagner intake manifold
remove gearbox
remove downpipe
fit new turbo
fit clutch
refit gearbox
make new downpipe
fit exhaust
fit pressure side maf
fit eboost

check car runs on low boost

drive to Automark, fit 440 injectors

Live map

Any suggestions/flaws in my cunning plan?

Also have an AAN valve cover coming

I presume I can continue to use the 7a fpr as it is 4 bar same as ABY?

[newsh]

[andy10v]

What EM?

RS2 style one I got from quattro nick is already fitted

[newsh]

What EM?

[andy10v]

Cool, thanks.

Got a bit of stuff organised/ordered.

RS2d ABY ecu organised (thanks to spink)
COP 3b conversion loom organised (thanks to error404)
Metal maf tube organised (thanks to tomwood_uk)
SRE clutch ordered

Current plan is

ABY ecu conversion with coils
check everything works

Fit wagner intake manifold
remove gearbox
remove downpipe
fit new turbo
fit clutch
refit gearbox
make new downpipe
fit exhaust
fit pressure side maf
fit eboost

check car runs on low boost

drive to Automark, fit 440 injectors

Live map

Any suggestions/flaws in my cunning plan?

[quattro-nick]

Remove the tie rods on the steering gear to make more room

[andy10v]

I have never done a clutch with the engine in, I assume it should go

unbolt;
downpipe
prop
driveshafts
gear linkage
procon 10 cables (going to be a PITA?)
clutch slave
gearbox mounts

and pop the gearbox out

Any tips or suggestions?

[andy10v]

And wideband!

ST3402 available in white face. Looks almost the same as a VDO unit from Audi!
Too bad VDO don't make a wideband guage.

http://www.stackltd.com/instruments.html

Wideband was installed a couple of months ago (AEM), boost guage is Rusty's stock look gauge, EGT is an ebay special

[Wizard-of-OD]

Also to get an eboost street for boost control.

And wideband!

ST3402 available in white face. Looks almost the same as a VDO unit from Audi!
Too bad VDO don't make a wideband guage.

http://www.stackltd.com/instruments.html

[andy10v]

Thanks Nick, but I dont have the time to learn VEMS, though it is tempting.

I emailed Mark my spec list for him to look over last night and he called to discuss today. If I want a hassle free mapping session he said to fit the ABY ECU setup and there is no potential for lead breakdown, spark hop etc. Also to get an eboost street for boost control.

So I need
ABY ECU
coils
coil loom
ABY cam cover

eboost street

[quattro-nick]

i use also vems,bought a plug&play kit from efi express with wideband, egt sensor and vems round wideband gauge,cool stuff
this is the first time I've programmed a standalone ECU in my car
the ECU was provided with a program that the engine could be started with
the rest i programmed myself,i just try a few things(with my own knowledge) and see what the results ware
it is provided with a "LIVE VE ANALYSER", this is a self-learning program for you ve table,very easy to use
you also find enough support on the internet or forums
i have no experience with other standalone ecu"s


http://www.efiexpress.com/catalog/

[andy10v]

Thought it would be one of Albert's, the performance looks really impressive and being a K26 they should be tough as old boots. I'll be very interested to see how you get on with yours, I may still take the plunge myself even though I'm happy with my current set up.

I reckon there's enough space between the wings for a custom airbox, I did think about doing that myself when I had a cone filter fitted.

Hmm, that's got me thinking I could sell my RS2 airbox if I did that.

Yep, VEMS is only appealing if your can map it yourself, I don't have either the IT or tuning know how to even make a start, guess it's just a case of learning but the cost if you make a mistake could be silly

Yup, I dont want a garret with amazing spool ******** itself every other year. They also dont deal well with over spinning (eg pop a boost hose etc)

My current set up is great, but I want it mapped so its "free" (man maths, buy the billet k26 and sell the rs2). More powah is always better

I dont have time for another hobby, I want to fit the bits and wail on the car, not tune it. Also as you say it would be easy to ruin it all.

[K Simmonds]

Thought it would be one of Albert's, the performance looks really impressive and being a K26 they should be tough as old boots. I'll be very interested to see how you get on with yours, I may still take the plunge myself even though I'm happy with my current set up.

I reckon there's enough space between the wings for a custom airbox, I did think about doing that myself when I had a cone filter fitted.

Hmm, that's got me thinking I could sell my RS2 airbox if I did that.

Yep, VEMS is only appealing if your can map it yourself, I don't have either the IT or tuning know how to even make a start, guess it's just a case of learning but the cost if you make a mistake could be silly