In process: Alibaba GTI build

[Mksleven]

I don't doubt that, but that doesn't mean this factory is also selling OEM blocks to VW factory lines. If the blocks and cranks are new then it's not too bad a deal at all.

I hope they are man, it’s a great deal if legit. I’ll keep you posted on what I end up getting delivered to my door, along with any updates regarding communication with this specific supplier

 

[blackmammoth]

Oh my god it's literally from Zhong.

You have been utterly out-Zhonged.

 

[messrock]

You have been utterly out-Zhonged.

Nobody out-zhongs the Zhong. Nobody.

 

[Acadia18]

So one thing I wanted go back to I didn't really see talked about.

Chinese assembled EA 888 Gen 3 engine (CNTA; which was my engine code)

Your engine code was CNTA? For a GTI in the US, shouldn't it be either CXCA\CXCB? From my limited internet searching, there's no reason a CNTA shouldn't work, but it looks like that's the Audi A3 engine code?

 

[Mksleven]

So one thing I wanted go back to I didn't really see talked about.



Your engine code was CNTA? For a GTI in the US, shouldn't it be either CXCA\CXCB? From my limited internet searching, there's no reason a CNTA shouldn't work, but it looks like that's the Audi A3 engine code?

Yeah it is CNTA. I think the first batch of GTIs produced had these engines..I bought mine in 2014

 

[YamR1rider]

Good luck with it! Subbed

 

[nomunic]

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[scrllock]

If you look there are all sorts of cheap engine parts on there.

You can get forged rods for under $40/ea:

https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...l?spm=a2700.shop_plser.41413.9.6d9d7a0ctniH4s

 

[MonkeyMD]

If you look there are all sorts of cheap engine parts on there.

You can get forged rods for under $40/ea:

https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...l?spm=a2700.shop_plser.41413.9.6d9d7a0ctniH4s

Hmmm. What could go wrong

 

[scrllock]

Hmmm. What could go wrong

I'd probably stick to name-brand pistons (crown/dish are pretty important for proper DI combustion) but there's definitely some vendors rebranding these rods and marking them up 1000%.

 

[Mksleven]

I'd probably stick to name-brand pistons (crown/dish are pretty important for proper DI combustion) but there's definitely some vendors rebranding these rods and marking them up 1000%.

Agreed. I acquired Mahle powepak pistons, but went the Chinese route with Maxpeedingrods con rods for the engine build. Some guy on YouTube is running them on a 2jz swapped foxbody stang and has had multiple passes down the strip without issues..so far. I’m not planning to push this car past 550whp so I think these rods will work just fine once the machinist gives the OK to use them. Apparently they come with ARP 2000 bolts as well.

 

[scrllock]

Agreed. I acquired Mahle powepak pistons, but went the Chinese route with Maxpeedingrods con rods for the engine build. Some guy on YouTube is running them on a 2jz swapped foxbody stang and has had multiple passes down the strip without issues..so far. I’m not planning to push this car past 550whp so I think these rods will work just fine once the machinist gives the OK to use them. Apparently they come with ARP 2000 bolts as well.

can you link the rods/pistons combo you bought? I'm curious which CR you went with.

 

[Mksleven]

can you link the rods/pistons combo you bought? I'm curious which CR you went with.

Went with std size pistons and CR. I have an extra bare brand new short block and crank that I was going to originally use to build the engine. But then AliExpress happened lol

 

[Mksleven]

can you link the rods/pistons combo you bought? I'm curious which CR you went with.

https://www.maxpeedingrods.com/prod...000-bolts-for-audi-vw-ea888-engine-144mm.html

These were $330 when I got them even Chinese stuff is going up in price.

 

[HelloNewman]

If you look there are all sorts of cheap engine parts on there.

You can get forged rods for under $40/ea:

https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...l?spm=a2700.shop_plser.41413.9.6d9d7a0ctniH4s

forged-aboutit!