[Grind_the_Ocean]

What’s up guys? Picked up this 98 hatch about a month ago and decided to share the journey with you guys. I had an 02 Audi TT that I was building, but unfortunately spun a rod bearing and decided to go a different route. I have what’s called an f21t frankenturbo lying around which is essentially a hybrid ko4. I plan to try and mate it up to the d16, cause why not? I’ve already got the turbo, Bosch ev14 550s, a fmic core and some other parts. Just need a fuel pump, manifold, fuel management, and some other little things to get this car boosted.

 

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Might just end up getting a t3/t4 50 trim like I had before tho tbh.

 

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Decided I’m going to just go with a 50 trim. It would be too much work and headache to use the frankenturbo. However, I can still use my 550s. So that’s a plus.
Blacked out my headlight housings today. Came out pretty solid. Not perfect, but they still look decent enough.

 

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Also, I’ve already got an intercooler core. Just need piping for this car.

 

[Grind_the_Ocean]

Looking great. Any update on your build?

Just a little. Got my turbo and manifold in. Unfortunately today I believe I experienced head gasket failure. Overheating and coolant loss without any signs of broken hoses, smoking from the radiator and such. So that’s kind of a bummer. On the bright side, the cars LOOKING pretty good these days lol.

 

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A little progress, got my head back from the machine shop with a resurface. Also got some ARP head studs while it was off. Slowly but surely, the car is getting put back together.

Turbo just resting on top for size reference 😁

 

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Went to my moms which was 4 hours away for Christmas. Picked up my Bosch 550cc injectors I had there. Also the turbo I was originally thinking of using, but it would just be way too much effort to find adapters or fab something up to use it.

this is the turbo I was talking about. Has the vw/Audi exhaust side. Not worth the trouble, so I just have it for sale on the vw/audi forums.

 

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Got my wastegate and dump tube in. It’s actually starting to look like something right?!?!

 

[cespolin]

Can't wait to see how it turns out.

 

[Grind_the_Ocean]

Me neither dude. Every car I’ve owned has been boosted. I miss it. Can’t decide on an engine management yet. I really want NepTune, but all the tuners around me prefer to use Hondata. Decisions. Almost tempted to give tuning it myself a try.

 

[cespolin]

Me neither dude. Every car I’ve owned has been boosted. I miss it. Can’t decide on an engine management yet. I really want NepTune, but all the tuners around me prefer to use Hondata. Decisions. Almost tempted to give tuning it myself a try.

I'm sure you'll figure it out soon. Lol. Keep us updated.

 

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Little update, pulled a front sway bar from an LX at the pull a part. Upgraded the bushings. And it’s amazing. Subtle but very noticeable difference. Love it. Check out these old bushing though. LOL.

 

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Just ordered a set of progress cs2’s. Super stoked.

 

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Got my progress cs2’s installed. They’re fantastic. I went with the 350f/350r setup. It’s a little too low right now though. Going to raise it up about an inch. My exhaust scrapes some places. And I hit a small pot hole and it was terrifying 🤣🤣🤣
The ride quality is a little choppy, not bouncy, but abrupt I guess so to speak. But it’s worth the handling. The handling is ridiculous compared to what was on there. Hardly any body roll at all. With the stock d16 that’s in there, there’s no forward to back rolling with acceleration. Maybe a different story once I throw this turbo on LOL.

new vs old

How it sits right now. Like I said, going to raise it about an inch on all sides.

 

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Also put in an NRG steering wheel. Just ordered a quick release adapter as well, because the stud that holds the steering wheel on comes out too far to install the horn button. And that irks the crap out of me. Didn’t really want the quick release, but it’ll bring the wheel a little closer as well, which I want.

 

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Neptune RTP setup is on the way!🤘

 

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awwwww yeah! Probably the most expensive part of the turbo kit lol. But also probably the most important.

 

[Stefanzoh]

Sweet car, I have the same one. Unrelated to anything but how does that phone holder work with a bumpy ride/hard driving? My current phone holder sucks booty.

 

[Grind_the_Ocean]

Sweet car, I have the same one. Unrelated to anything but how does that phone holder work with a bumpy ride/hard driving? My current phone holder sucks booty.

Its honestly amazing. I’ve never had any trouble with it whatsoever. Plus, it’s a “wireless charger” in one. Obviously, there’s a wire running to it, but you don’t have to plug your phone up. I got it at Walmart.