My newest money pit (UPDATED March 16, 2010)

[Dan Harshey]

Its a 91 TSI AWD, that i picked up missing the trans, transfer case, ECU, and a few other smaller things for $650, had the motor with it still and a full turbo back 3" exhaust, KYB AGX all around with Tein Springs, i couldn't say no.  About a week later, after trying to source out some parts, i talked to Shawn Silva at Brentwood Auto Salvage, i purchased a whole flipped 93AWD from him and took the whole drivetrain including the 4 bolt rear end which i will be swapping in, ECU, and everything else i needed, there was pretty much nothing left of the wrecked car when i was done with it, i also grabbed a full 1Gb rear end swap that will be going on this car too, twin piston front brakes.
Now for the pictures














When i am done i will have replaced pretty much every gasket and seal on the motor, minus the headgasket.  Balance shafts are in process of being removed, brand new oil pump, new timing belt, tensioner, and idlers, waterpump.  I am going to put the motor back in and have the car run in stock form, because i haven't seen the car run myself yet.  After it runs for a few weeks smoothly in stock form i'll start throwing my pile of mods at it,
FMIC with 2.5" piping
550cc injectors
255 Walbro
SAFC
GM MAF-T
Forge BOV
4 bolt rear end
2 piston front brakes
and see what it feels like around 15-17lbs tuned nicely

ALL this and i still own my 93TSI FWD which is starting to feel left out i think


So now for the update:
I've added and changed a few things, here is the mod list now:

FMIC with 2.5" piping
750cc injectors
255 Walbro
Aeromotive AFPR
SBR GT30-10 Turbo
Turbo back 3" exhaust
Jeff O custom EPROM chip
SAFC
MAF-T......soon to be changed to 2G MAF
Forge BOV
4 bolt rear LSD
2 piston front brakes
Megan Racing Coilovers
RM rear sway bar
225/45/17 Falken Azenis
17x8.0 MSR rims

I've got it running at 16psi with no knock, it pulls very hard, i do think i have a some MAF over run i'm dealing with.  I've had nothing but issues with the MAF-T, causing a huge lag in building boost...switch back to the 1G MAF and its fine, except for the over run.  So i'll be ditching both and going to a 2G MAF.  I've been Autocrossing it and it handles amazing, the coilovers have a way better ride than my AGX's and Tein springs.  Plus adjustable camber plates, pillow ball mounts, and adjustable ride height, and 32 different dampening settings, from soft to hard.







Stock 14B


Turbo Comparison


Manifold off


New Turbo




FMIC installed, i built the piping, and do not suggest it to anyone.  Buy a full kit, it will be cheaper in the long run!


Bumper Cover back on


Re-done engine bay....ya its kinda of dark




March, 16, 2010
So i figure its time for a bit of an update, its been a while.  Haven't done too much in the way of mods, replaced my 1G MAF with a 2G MAF, got my eprom chip re-burnt to run the 2G MAF.  Installed my SAFC, and some Megan Racing Coilovers, huge difference in handling on the track.

This is the latest picture i have from the last event out at Western Speedway here in Victoria

[Fraser Cassells]

Nice project, and a worthy shell to work on. My favorite colour for the 1Ga, super rare.

[Dave Ingraham]

The price was right.  Good luck with the mods.

[Shane Sawatzki]

I was supposed to buy this car

lol...i checked it out...in the guys messy ass garage and called him back 3 days later and he said it had sold...then i hear u have it! lol

but i do get the liberty of walking by it everyday when i walk from suburban to land rover and Jag... lol

[Dan Harshey]

So a year after buying the car, basically rebuilding the motor, repairing a ton of wiring in the engine bay and the interior and installing the whole drivetrain, IT RUNS!! and it is insured.  I am running it in stock form for a few months just so it can prove itself to me and then i'll start to mod it.  The mod list is above.
I have some Gunmetal 1GB rims that i am picking up tomorrow and going to see how they look on it, i'll take some pictures and ask for your opinions.

[John Hartman]

1ga wheels look better, especially on a 1ga car.

Good job btw 

[Josh Royle]

Looks GREAT! Engine shot?

[Matt Mann]

Hey Dan Sweet Deal. I had some 1GB wheels but got rid on them when I sold the 95NT. I bought them off Mike Cummings and they were 2 were bent. Are you getting them off some random person or a buddy of yours?

1ga wheels look better, especially on a 1ga car.

Good job btw 

I preferred the 1gb myself after having both on my car but you can't beat 18 inchers with chrome lips though.lol

[Dan Harshey]

Hey Dan Sweet Deal. I had some 1GB wheels but got rid on them when I sold the 95NT. I bought them off Mike Cummings and they were 2 were bent. Are you getting them off some random person or a buddy of yours?

1ga wheels look better, especially on a 1ga car.

Good job btw 

The 1GB wheels actually came off my 1GB TSI FWD which has aftermarket wheels on it now, so i figured i'd try them out on my 1GA AWD and see how they look.  I am in the market for some 17" wheels in black with a chrome/polished lip for sure.

I preferred the 1gb myself after having both on my car but you can't beat 18 inchers with chrome lips though.lol

[Mark Guthrie]

congrats on the car man

[Dan Harshey]

Looks GREAT! Engine shot?

Engine shot will come when i get a new valve cover, i haven't prettied mine up because it is cracked and leaks very very slowly.

[Dan Harshey]

Updated: Mod list updated, bunch more pictures, and an engine bay shot

[Matt Mann]

Looking pretty good Dan! Yeah I think I like the grey better than champagne!

[Richard Clark]

Yeah I think I like the grey better than champagne!

Watch what you say, your going to make Shane Cry


Car is looking great Dan!

[Matt Mann]

Yeah I think I like the grey better than champagne!

Watch what you say, your going to make Shane Cry


Car is looking great Dan!

I know I know its a bold statement but I THINK I like it better; does not mean I do. hahaha.

The Champagnes will unite and one point in their lives then all will be well for Shane and I.