Hoon's DIYish Engine Build Thread

[Hoon]

I thought you where going with Brute rods and JE pistons, what changed?

Time constraints.

The machine shop took way too long, and the JEs were a 4-6 week wait. IE had them on the shelf, so I just ordered their package.

 

[Navi]

gotta be ready for spring time gap sessions

 

[jimlloyd40]

That's very impressive Hoon. Far from DIY-ish though. I can't wait for the first start.

 

[2slowvw]

damn this is going to be awesome when done

 

[Diggs24]

Coming soon to roads in Rhode Island.

 

[mk7_bk]

so what is the target for this build to be putting down? 500+?

 

[Hoon]

so what is the target for this build to be putting down? 500+?

Nothing crazy, 540-560whp.

At 500whp I already couldn't hook below 100mph on street tires so there really isn't any point to making more power. I'd rather stay with the Vortex XL and maintain great spool and response.

 

[Gvazquez]

Even if we wanted to go over 600 whp in this platform, the only turbo thatll get you there comfortably is an ims kit. It wouldn't be worth the 4500$ for those gains I think

 

[SugarMouth]

At 500whp I already couldn't hook below 100mph

...."Once I realize I get no traction under 120mph, I will find a Golf R and swap everything over".......

 

[billbadass]

Nothing crazy, 540-560whp.

At 500whp I already couldn't hook below 100mph on street tires so there really isn't any point to making more power. I'd rather stay with the Vortex XL and maintain great spool and response.

this looks so awesome!!

550whp in one of these Mk7 GTIs shoudl surprise the shit out of a lot of fast stuff hahaha... in for vids of a hatchback VW taking c6 z06s and some bolt on GTRs to gapple bees

what kind of traction control and/or boost by gear do you plan to use? could always ramp in the higher boost levels in the bigger gears anyway. I'd bet with some Nt555r tires and dial in suspension (double adjustable shocks in the rear?) could probably put down some pretty good power in 3rd gear

 

[mk7_bk]

Nothing crazy, 540-560whp.

At 500whp I already couldn't hook below 100mph on street tires so there really isn't any point to making more power. I'd rather stay with the Vortex XL and maintain great spool and response.

i guess your gonna have to daily some hoosier tires lol keep the chains in the back if it rains

 

[Acadia18]

Nothing crazy, 540-560whp.

Pretty sure that's crazy territory, my dude.

 

[jimlloyd40]

Nothing crazy, 540-560whp.

At 500whp I already couldn't hook below 100mph on street tires so there really isn't any point to making more power. I'd rather stay with the Vortex XL and maintain great spool and response.

Going to be hard to find anyone who wants to race from a 100 roll.

 

[ChrisMk77]

Nothing crazy, 540-560whp.

At 500whp I already couldn't hook below 100mph on street tires so there really isn't any point to making more power. I'd rather stay with the Vortex XL and maintain great spool and response.

Since it is more of a project car than a daily at this point maybe go for Haldex swap next winter.

 

[billbadass]

I like the idea of daily driving on ET Street R drag radials on some Austins hahaha