1st DSM 1st awd & 1st turbo!! Is this a decent plan?

[ConcowTSI]

okay first off, this is my first post so lemme introduce myself, im rocky from norcal and i have JUST bought a 95 tsi.

So obviously the first thing im doing is taking care of all the small issues the car came withil dipstick was missing so i pikked one up but it will not go into the tube, like something is blocking it.

second issue is the ignition switch, it hangs up and doesnt wanna turn all the time, and when it does... you have to hold the key in the start position for 2-3 seconds for it to start cranking, and alot of times it wont even do that untill you screw with it for awhile. (the car does have a greddy turbo timer installed if that matters)

third: drove it home after buying it just fine, no overheating ran fine (was at nite) today i drove about 35-45 minutes and when i got off the highway it started getting hot at the stop lights.(the previous owner rigged the fans up through the ac circuit(ac has been removed))

car has a 1g bov, 14b turbo, (so the previous owner says anyway) bigger piping, a greddy turbo timer a garret boost
gauge, it seems to be running at about 8-9 lbs right now.

so my plan is to deal with these issues, and any others that pop up HAHAHA get new shocks, springs, and tires then have her aligned. after i do that and exchange all fluids for fresh synthetics. I will start doing MY mods which include: 3.5 gm mas and translator, bigger injectors, walbro 190, bigger intercooler, bov, manual boost controller, aluminum radiator, oil cooler, trans cooler, bigger downpipe, electric exhaust cutout, then, crank the boost to 14 and hope it holds together. with this setup and a good reflash on the ecu, do you guys think itll hold up for awhile? shes got 135k on her now, and an automatic trans that shifts a bit slow? and is there anything anyone would do differently or change? or suggest anything for the above issues i said i was havin? also could anyone tell me what rpm the stock rev limiter kicks in at? thanks guys and nice to meet every one, sorry for the hella long post, but i think i love this car

 

[gusu]

There is a lot to be asked and i don't have that much time at the moment since I'm on my break at work.

For the 14b being a real one or not. The 14b and 16g say Td05h. They also require a j-pipe.

As for the MAF and translator as well as a ecu flash. Don't waste your money if you are thinking of a tune. Just buy ecmlink v3 and go speed density to eliminate the need for a MAF. This will also be a FAR superior option. A bit more expensive but better in the long run.

Sorry I can't help more but those are the shortest to explain, since I'm at work.

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

okay first off, this is my first post so lemme introduce myself, im rocky from norcal and i have JUST bought a 95 tsi.

So obviously the first thing im doing is taking care of all the small issues the car came withil dipstick was missing so i pikked one up but it will not go into the tube, like something is blocking it.

second issue is the ignition switch, it hangs up and doesnt wanna turn all the time, and when it does... you have to hold the key in the start position for 2-3 seconds for it to start cranking, and alot of times it wont even do that untill you screw with it for awhile. (the car does have a greddy turbo timer installed if that matters)

third: drove it home after buying it just fine, no overheating ran fine (was at nite) today i drove about 35-45 minutes and when i got off the highway it started getting hot at the stop lights.(the previous owner rigged the fans up through the ac circuit(ac has been removed))

car has a 1g bov, 14b turbo, (so the previous owner says anyway) bigger piping, a greddy turbo timer a garret boost
gauge, it seems to be running at about 8-9 lbs right now.

so my plan is to deal with these issues, and any others that pop up HAHAHA get new shocks, springs, and tires then have her aligned. after i do that and exchange all fluids for fresh synthetics. I will start doing MY mods which include: 3.5 gm mas and translator, bigger injectors, walbro 190, bigger intercooler, bov, manual boost controller, aluminum radiator, oil cooler, trans cooler, bigger downpipe, electric exhaust cutout, then, crank the boost to 14 and hope it holds together. with this setup and a good reflash on the ecu, do you guys think itll hold up for awhile? shes got 135k on her now, and an automatic trans that shifts a bit slow? and is there anything anyone would do differently or change? or suggest anything for the above issues i said i was havin? also could anyone tell me what rpm the stock rev limiter kicks in at? thanks guys and nice to meet every one, sorry for the hella long post, but i think i love this car

Welcome! When was the timing belt done last? Do you know? If you do not, I would do that first. You have the right idea about dong maintenance first, them adding performance. One note about synthetic oil, a lot of high mileage engines that have been running conventional oil for a long time don't like to be switched to synthetic. If the previous owner (PO) was using conventional, I would stick with that.

For you cooling issue, have you checked the coolant level? I would make sure the system is full and burped, them make sure the overflow tank is topped off. If you don't know what mix the PO was running, you might want to drain it and start over with a 50%/50% mix of coolant and water. Unless your current radiator is leaking, throwing a new aluminum one at it probably won't fix anything. You will definitely need to fix your fans though. First, find out if they are coming on at all. Then I would recommend wiring them back into the stock thermoswitch. I can go over how to do this when you are ready.

You upgrade list looks decent. I would recommend taking a lot at the upgrade path for more ideas. Start with intake, exhaust, and fuel upgrades. Your biggest decision will be your tuner and that depends on your goals. What is your goal and what size injectors are you planning on running? If you just want a little boost and want to stay with the 14b you can get away with an MAFT and an SAFC (plus a logger to see what is going on). With that setup you should be able to use 650 cc injectors and push your 14b up to its limit, around 18-21 pounds of boost or so. If you plan on going with a bigger turbo and larger fuel injectors, then I would seriously consider and look into going with v3. You can read more about it here: ecmlink101 [ECMTuning - wiki].

Another consideration is, are you planning on running premium gas or E-85? E-85 will allowing you to make more power by running more boost and timing without knock, but it will also require you to use more fuel which means larger injectors and pump and can effect your engine management decision.

8-9 lbs of boost seem a little low, even for stock. I would recommend doing a boost leak test ASAP as that will allow you to get better gas mileage, performance, and drivability. Win, win. You can even make your own boost leak test with a few dollars worth of parts from the Home Depot (or any other hardware store. All you need is a 2" coupling with clamps, a 2" pvc cap, and a bolt on valve stem.

For your parts, I recommend MAPerformance for their prices and customer service. You can also look into many of our other supporting venders, found here.

I do know about your auto trans issues as I have only messed with manuals. I'm sure someone will be able to chime in and answer those questions for you. I will say that a lot of guys have been having very good luck with the auto trans when it comes to drag racing so don't be bummed that you don't have a manual.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you need anything else.

 

[gusu]

If you are looking for a second opinion I totally agree with everything he said.

FYI on this site the wisemen are very rarely wrong.

While we are at it. Since you are new add vfaq.com to your favorites and review as much of the site as you can right away. Buy a repair manual of some sort as well like a Chilton or a Haynes manual between those things you can figure out a majority of problems. Don't be afraid to search on Google either. I prefer it to the sites search feature personally.

If you ever wonder how something works Google it, I do it frequently and learn a lot daily about our cars. When I first joined the site I hadn't even changed oil honestly.

 

[ConcowTSI]

im just new to the asd turbo thing, ive always done all my own work on my cars and ive done alot of modifications on fords etc.. its lame ### i live in norcal, but im in socal ### we drove a car down here to give my sister, while we were down i found the 2g, and couldnt pass it up. not many for sale in norcal, so now i have to deal with this shit when im supposed to be down heere havin a good time . thanks for your advice guys. i cant wait to get back home so i can start doing everything to this sick car that im planning. ill be in touch, and again thanks for your replies. this car will be scary to drive by the end of the year...