Purchasing a TSI AWD, few questions though

[Hutch]

Alright well I'm lookin at two Eagle Talon TSI's both 95, one AWD for 5995 with 98000 miles in good condition and a FWD TSI for 5900 with 92000 miles but in excellent conditon. I'm definately leaning more towards the AWD because of the terrific traction and the SNOW in MA. This is what I'm lookin to do right away for mods, please give me a couple suggestions if I'm missing anything important that will benefit or better parts. Alright here we go:

Replace all belts, fluids ect.

unorthodox racing ultra light underdrive pulley $199
injen intake, Greddy type S blow off valve, greddy profec b-spec boost controller, greddy intercooler pipe kit $999(in a package)
edelbrock 180 GPH fuel pressure regulator $155
Walbro 190 lph fuel pump $109
B&M fuel pressure gauge $39
apexi n1 catback and downpipe $695
Turbo performance tubular header $350
RNR Racing 3" Tubular O2 housing $200
AC reverse indiglow gauge faces $69
Momo Grid T200 plate set $89
pedals $16

Possible 16g or 20g turbo if my setup feels right and will benefit enough from the turbo.

My goal from this setup is around 260 hp and 300 with the turbo. Money isn't too much of an issue but I never like overspending

Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks,
Nick

 

[asexton6969]

ur gonna need injectors, and what is ur plan for tuning. (Pocketlogger, standalone, SAFC2????)

 

[Hutch]

I'm still undecided... I don't want to spend too much on one but I also don't want a piece of crapp... what do you suggestion in the mid price range?

 

[Just Nasty]

Personally I think you would benefit more if you subtracted the pulleys and header and replaced those with a FMIC, especially with an upgraded turbo.
Unless you had that in your list and I missed it.

 

[asexton6969]

I would say for injectors you will most likely running 550's (which might be maxed out) or 660's (which should do the job) ive heard 720's are usually overkill. Pocketlogger's are always good and considering you could get an SAFC2 and a pocketlogger for way less than a standalone fuel management system. I would go with a SAFC2 and pocketlogger.

 

[project94tsi]

in my opinion ditch the pedals, momo plate set, indiglo gauges, get a cheaper boost controller then the greddy something like a hallman MBC will work fine, and get some larger injectors and a SAFC. You will want to get a data logger too.

 

[Hutch]

the money isn't much of an issue, i love the feel of the pedals and the look of the gauges ... so you're sayin the pulley and headers aren't going to benefit much? Intercooler, tuner and fuel injectors are definately being added to the list... taking off headers and the underdrive pulleys

 

[Eclipsei95cl]

Get DSMlink if money isnt the issue then get some FIC 660s good for ethier a 20g or 16g. Dont waste money on a dinky greddy for like 900 bucks when you can get a SBR FMIC for 879 and that includes all the piping and is way bigger than the greddy. Also if you need more guidance on what to get and what you will need look up and check the Tuning Guide.

 

[Hutch]

one more question, what's the point of having a good intake if you have an intercooler? doesn't an intercooler cause the air to become cool before entering the turbo? whats the point of adding another cooler?

 

[awdornowd]

A good intake allows more air into the engine while a good intercooler makes the air in the engine cooler and more dense into the turbo which makes more power. I'm still learning all the details myself but I think thats the gyst of it.


Justin

 

[Hutch]

gotcha... colder air = denser atoms = more air... so would that mean a car will be faster in the winter?

 

[awdornowd]

I don't know if your car would be faster but, I have heard people say that their turbo cars seem to pull alittle harder when its cold out then when its warm. It might be causeing over boost though which isn't good. Not 100% sure about that part so don't quote me.
Someone correct me if i'm wrong.

Justin

 

[Hutch]

right now im drivin an 02 1.8t passat (moms out of town) and it seems the exact same... i know theres no way this car can be overboosted from too cold of air because the turbo is underboosted from the factory...

 

[asexton6969]

Yes a car should be faster, but then again in winter you have traction problems which of course will not make u feel fast. Colder air is better, you make more power. I've ridden with my cuz in his 94 es(turbo). God did turboing it take long enough. But one summer night the air was quite cold. You could feel the difference. It just pulled harder.

 

[Hutch]

would anyone have a suggestion for a realllll loud exhaust but still has great performance? but i dont want a ricey sound i want a mean sound ... any suggestions

 

[9EclipseGSX5]

Apex N1

 

[Hutch]

was planning on that until i read that it isnt very loud... but i may be wrong...

 

[awdornowd]

I have a 3" Thermal Research & Development cat back and I think it's real deep. When I put on my 3" downpipe and test pipe it will get deeper and louder. It's not the loudest but I like the sound. IMO anyway



Justin

 

[ajk11235]

the Apex N1 will not be really loud, but it just sounds sexy , and yes on a cool night your car will be faster, not a lot but you can feel it.