dfauci
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- Dec 4, 2014
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Rochester,
New_York
I've searched and searched and i have found that i can find the answer "YES" to any question. this has raised some concerns for me as i get ready to start my build.
I just bought a 95 TSi AWD 5 speed. I am going to rebuild the engine. My goals are to make it as bullet proof as possible without extreme over spending. I want to make a 300-350 awhp DD.
This car has a 7 bolt bottom and a 6 bolt head (i guess he "shattered" the old head somehow and replaced it with a 6 bolt).
that aside, i'm looking around at rebuild kits and the big question i cant find a good answer for it what compression ratio should i look for in the pistons? Here's what i've put together so far (im not sure this is where i will buy everything from THIS particular place - but its at least handy to use as a reference)
(it says no timing belt because i was going to try to find an OEM timing kit)
so first - will those pistons and rod's (brand) accommodate my power plans and hold it nicely?
secondly, there are options for 8.3 and 9.0 compression pistons. which would be a good place to start? (i plan on running 91 octane because E85 isnt terribly easy to come by and i figured that 18 or so PSI would be enough boost for my desired power)
what size head gasket should i be looking for since its a 6 bolt head on a 7 bolt block?
and will the 6 bolt head affect my ability to use those ARP head and main studs?
thanks for any advice/info guys! i'm still doing tons of research before i even start this build so if you think im getting ahead of myself please point me in a better direction to focus my efforts!
I just bought a 95 TSi AWD 5 speed. I am going to rebuild the engine. My goals are to make it as bullet proof as possible without extreme over spending. I want to make a 300-350 awhp DD.
This car has a 7 bolt bottom and a 6 bolt head (i guess he "shattered" the old head somehow and replaced it with a 6 bolt).
that aside, i'm looking around at rebuild kits and the big question i cant find a good answer for it what compression ratio should i look for in the pistons? Here's what i've put together so far (im not sure this is where i will buy everything from THIS particular place - but its at least handy to use as a reference)
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(it says no timing belt because i was going to try to find an OEM timing kit)
so first - will those pistons and rod's (brand) accommodate my power plans and hold it nicely?
secondly, there are options for 8.3 and 9.0 compression pistons. which would be a good place to start? (i plan on running 91 octane because E85 isnt terribly easy to come by and i figured that 18 or so PSI would be enough boost for my desired power)
what size head gasket should i be looking for since its a 6 bolt head on a 7 bolt block?
and will the 6 bolt head affect my ability to use those ARP head and main studs?
thanks for any advice/info guys! i'm still doing tons of research before i even start this build so if you think im getting ahead of myself please point me in a better direction to focus my efforts!