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Tom's MK5 GTI OEM+ Build - Forged engine and BBT Hybrid

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tommygti:
So a little update. Ive been busy most weekends so Ive not had chance to get much done. I did however find time to change to do an oil change, filter change, and new oil pickup pipe installation. The filter was fubar'd so I caught it just in time. The plan is to run the cheap oil whilst doing all the engine cleaning and maintenance jobs before a full engine flush and upgrade to Millers Nanodrive. Last weekend I got busy fitting the BFI engine and trans mount. The difference in both noise and handling is very noticeable. The car seems to pull more aswell under throttle.





I also managed to get my custom catch can setup installed. I made temporary mounting bracket as it will be moved over to the right hand-side of the engine bay once the car goes off to SS Autowerks for some fabrication work. 







Next big job is the cam chain and tensioner change which I will be attempting this weekend.

Paradox1:
Really like this thread. your doing it the right way id say.

Any reviews on the RARB as I'm looking to get one next

tommygti:

--- Quote from: Paradox1 on June 07, 2016, 12:36:44 pm ---Really like this thread. your doing it the right way id say.

Any reviews on the RARB as I'm looking to get one next

--- End quote ---

Cheers. I can't afford to make mistakes so Ive meticulous planned the upgrades in stages gathering all the correct tools and parts to get the job done properly. Ive learnt alot about mechanics along the way so that's a benefit. I also have an addiction to ebay so all the parts have just accumulated over the past year.

When I installed the rear arb I also did the coilovers so I couldn't say exactly but it did seriously stiffen up the rear end and improve handling. I would definitely recommend it. I then did the front arb, SALK, and full polybush at once and the difference was light and day. I just need a good set of tyres now. 

tommygti:
So things are escalating quickly and my pockets are getting lighter even faster. Ive bought a CDL engine with 27K miles on it ,which I am planning on fitting along with a TTE420. I also have a few billet trick bits for the engine and transmission which will be arriving from the US over the next month. I'd like to believe ive done my fair share of research but I would like a little advice from fellow members who also run the TTE420. The setup I am looking it is as follows so if you can advise on additional parts I should look at I would appreciate it?

-CDL (Stock internals)
-TTE420
-APR HPFP
-DW65 LPFP
-R8 injectors (new revision similar to RS4 but without black smoke)
-155 FPRV
-06A oil filter housing conversion to run a Mocal external oil cooler
-I.E. valve cover
-Custom catch can and pcv system

I have all supporting stage 2+ parts such as fmic, TBE, intake, R8 coilpack, etc.. I also have a sachs organic clutch with DMF but I am not sure of the torque ratings. I have been in contact with Alex @AKS and her recommended looking into an LSD so thats on the cards. I will be getting R-tech to do the mapping. Any advice is appreciated as always.

fab5freddy:
You're pretty much bang on with that list Tommy, as Alex has already said, you'll need the diff.
I'd also suggest a GFB DV+. Mines just eaten two rev g DV's in two weeks  :scared:

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