My Mk4 buildup thread...

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Originally Posted by 99gti

Todays been a busy day, I have another update! lol

I've been doing a lot of research into turbo intake pipes. I was thinking Samco originaly, but I stumbled accross a few threads on the tex where they discussed a brand name autobahn88. They have recieved mostly excelent reviews, and at $US100 less than their Samco equivilent I've decided I'll bite the bullet and give it a go. Total coast shipped is $US105.

I was a bit cautious about these prior to another discussion I had with another member here who also purchased one and hasn't looked back.

Here's a pic:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...f03_1JPG-1.jpg

Once that arrives, I'll be almost ready to rock n roll!!!

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Looks just like my Forge one ... but different colour. :biggrin:

Dave

The packaging is identical to the forge ones too :crazy:

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Originally Posted by DaveMack

Looks just like my Forge one ... but different colour. :biggrin:

Dave

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Looks like an aorta, thats what! :nana:

Probably flows better than the umm... OEM aorta ... (*cough*) :biggrin:

hey how much did the FMIC set you back Neil? (incl piping etc)

I'll bet back to you on that Dave, I just have the core at the moment, I'll be getting all the piping done custom in stainless. That will be the most expensive part of it...

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Originally Posted by 99gti

I'll bet back to you on that Dave, I just have the core at the moment, I'll be getting all the piping done custom in stainless. That will be the most expensive part of it...

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why stainless? wouldnt there be better heat shielders out there?

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Originally Posted by Mischa

why stainless? wouldnt there be better heat shielders out there?

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Most people use aluminium wich is a good conductor for heat - not something you want for you IC piping.

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Originally Posted by 99gti

Todays been a busy day, I have another update! lol

I've been doing a lot of research into turbo intake pipes. I was thinking Samco originaly, but I stumbled accross a few threads on the tex where they discussed a brand name autobahn88. They have recieved mostly excelent reviews, and at $US100 less than their Samco equivilent I've decided I'll bite the bullet and give it a go. Total coast shipped is $US105.

I was a bit cautious about these prior to another discussion I had with another member here who also purchased one and hasn't looked back.

Here's a pic:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...f03_1JPG-1.jpg

Once that arrives, I'll be almost ready to rock n roll!!!

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purchased a fair bit from them too, very good quality in my opinion, just make sure you get the small stickers off from inside the hoses

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Originally Posted by schwartza3

purchased a fair bit from them too, very good quality in my opinion, just make sure you get the small stickers off from inside the hoses

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I'll make sure I keep an eye out for that. I got the complete kit wich still worked out to be less than a single Samco TIP.

You might be able to answer daves question also, what did it cost you to get all you pipe work done for your FMIC?

I'm considering a change of direction slightly.

To date the parts I have include:
- K04-023
- S3 injectors
- S3 manifold
- S3 dump (on it's way)
- 4 Bar FPR
- FMIC core
- TIP (on it's way)
- Silicone Hose Kit (on it's way)

I still need to get all the bolts, gaskets and oil/coolant return lines wich is going to be another $700 plus. Ialso have the expense of tuning and also the labour involved. I've got the coin to do it, but I want to spend it wisely.

I'm thinking I might just do the FMIC for now (it's pretty universal) and save a bit more and get a quaife or a pelequin LSD plus an ECS stage 1 clutch sent also before I embark on this little build. The more I read into it, the more I'm begining to think my standard one will not last long and since we'll already be under there, I might as well do the LSD now also. Obviouslty this is a significant added expense and has completly blown out my budget but I'm thinking it might be best to do it once and do it right.

Or, I might just do the clutch for now and hold out for a while and do the LSD at a later date.... Hmmmmmmmm... Decisions.