My 16VT Einser... by VAG_Lowrider

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FINALLY!

 8/16/2011

Now that the startup is an factum, its time to get all the other remaining things together.

Found out where the oil catchtank should be placed,but still have to weld in a tube end for the breather filter to be fitted and a tank mount.Will also assemble a transparent PVC hose and Quick-fit couplings for oil level indicating,since I wont be using oil return back into the oil system.

Played with some carbon fibre sheet today,so I hope the result is good so I can install a new back cover for the radiator fan.I dont expect it to be with high gloss finish,but function before fashion

Finished with the thermfan relay wiring yesterday.So now I hope the cooling is good enough to make a Zero Load map before the car is being sent away for the final tuning.

Following with some pics....

Exhaust wrapping is trying to smoke us out after first startup

New doorside-trim clips,and clamps for the roll bars bought from ze germans.

Take one:

9/3/2011

Car is soon ready for mapping now.The sound of it running is amazing,wonder how it will be if I fit the ACE camshafts.Running KR cams now.I am missing some small bits like oil catch tank,fit the roll bars in front/rear and make some new carriers for the Brembos in aircraft alu.

Gearbox is also adjusted and ready for action,tested it outside our workshops place.Works great.

I am a bit worried if the radiator is big enough for trackdays, and driving it in the Dynapack.

Worst case scenario a custom alu. radiator is an option,there is not much more space there.

As it stands right now.

Carriers that need some minor modifications in Solid Edge

9/9/2011

New caliper carriers is soon being processed in the CNC bench

These are for Brembo 4-pots and 305x28mm discs..

9/13/2011

Interior is "finished",just need to change the door handles to someone in a better shape.

Will wire up the oil temp sensor tomorrow,and start it up to make a test.

Still waiting for the caliper carriers,so when they are finished I will call to make a order on mapping the engine..

I need to lower the drivers seat a bit,to get clear of the helmet and the roof

Will try to weld brackets on a old adj.seat frame.

9/26/2011

Been playing with some carbon sheets lately Bought some epoxy resin,and moulded it up on some glassplates.

This was only 1 layer,but I will make the door-sides at the front with 2-layers.

More updates to come.

10/7/2011

Ouch! even more than I guessed

This is hp`s measured on the wheels/hubs

11/25/2011

Not so sharp anymore

Engine is ready for som small upgrades for the winter.

Just ordered a alum. baffled oil sump from INA. Some parts on the engine needs some blasting and new paint.And I wonder how the cam cover would look like with red wrinkle paint.

Also need to sort out the problem with the oil return hose melting,maybe I will change it with a teflon hose or something.

Heh....Well actually were not quite sure.I think this happened in the Dyno bench when we reached 1,3 bar of boost..It had no damages when it was running on 1 bar,so it could be the last 3-4 pulls in the bench it got this bad. That`s the only theory we have,since I`m not running with blow-off valve system...

Any suggestions?

In any case, I will order a new compressor wheel from ATP and balance the axle again and give it a try... 

12/31/2011

The engine with new INAs Baffled Oil Sump, and Ferrari inspired valve cover with wrinkle paint.

Intake manifold did also get some layers of black wrinkle paint,will see tomorrow how the result will be

Happy new year!

3/18/2012

More parts have arrived 0.25 bar Wastegate spring for approving the car

Sent the CHRA away for assembling and balancing with the new compressor wheel last week,so the engine is soon ready for the season.

Working with the car these days to get it ready for the main work before painting.

Dont know if ive posted these,but here are a couple clips from the dyno pulls.