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swcrow

Autocross Champion
Location
Virginia
Car(s)
7.5 frankenstein
Final drain/fill of conventional oil to break this engine in. Very consistent “grey” throughout the oil, as to be expected.

Now to start introducing mid level boost!
 

swcrow

Autocross Champion
Location
Virginia
Car(s)
7.5 frankenstein
First one wasn’t bad at all…. The start up to operating temp. This second one is dark, but I don’t see excessive flakes
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swcrow

Autocross Champion
Location
Virginia
Car(s)
7.5 frankenstein
this final stage of breaking in with moderate boost (but no balls out boost) is rather hard.....turbo wants to friggin roll hard......also, this 16 degree weather makes it even tougher time-wise
 

EpicTech

Autocross Champion
Location
Houston
Car(s)
MK7 GTI 6sp w/PP
this is the 2260 turbo right? Man I bet that thing wants to boogie lol.
 

EpicTech

Autocross Champion
Location
Houston
Car(s)
MK7 GTI 6sp w/PP

EpicTech

Autocross Champion
Location
Houston
Car(s)
MK7 GTI 6sp w/PP
I can't wait for your 28 or 30 series.....when you going to commit?

I still have MPI in a box and tune for it waiting to go on after break in
Probably this spring, right now the focus is getting the hood and fenders re-cleared, and doing something audio wise. I am likely doing a build with Carillo pistons and either a Vortex XL or a 3067. I will support fueling with MPI, RS3 brushless, upgraded PR lines, and an e content solution. Also going in will be upgraded engine and tranny mounts. Kind of hunting the LPFP now because I have the surge pump recall. Might as well do it all while I am in there. I am just not sure how the pump will play with the IS38... and with that, that has me thinking just take it to the shop in Houston because they keep Vortex turbo's in stock. I could have them do everything but the build. The build itself my local shop here will do that. The Houston shop can do it, but idk... tossing scenarios around and picturing 10k leaving my account makes me hyperventilate lol.
 

swcrow

Autocross Champion
Location
Virginia
Car(s)
7.5 frankenstein
The build itself my local shop here will do that. The Houston shop can do it, but idk... tossing scenarios around and picturing 10k leaving my account makes me hyperventilate lol.
once you just accept that it is what it is, you'll come to grips with it LOL

and I HIGHLY recommend that 3076.....I've ridden in a passat with one and the upper range is scary fast
 

wascally wabbitt

Go Kart Champion
Location
Southern Maine (aka Northern Mass)
Car(s)
2017 GTI S
You can run an RS3 on any turbo. It's just a fuel pump.
Does upgrading LPFP require retuning? I imagine swapping pumps can't be plug and play without consequences
 
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swcrow

Autocross Champion
Location
Virginia
Car(s)
7.5 frankenstein
Does upgrading LFFP require retuning? I imagine swapping pumps can't be plug and play without consequences
to utilize it correctly, I would assume tuning to call for more fuel...but throwing in an upgraded lffp shouldn't require tuning on a current tune that doesn't necessitate MORE fuel...but we'll let Dr. Diggs answer
 
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