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    A couple of things about 1.8t engine building

    Sorry ,maybe i did not write a understandable reply(english is not my native language) That picture you posted shows a injector with jetronic/ev1 type socket.At least my S3 APY uses the same connector from the factory.If you are going to use the factory injector harness then you dont need an...
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    A couple of things about 1.8t engine building

    It seems its the ev1 type connector which the factory harness also uses.So should be all good
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    clutch and brake master cylinders

    The brake master for Cupra r should be exactly the same as on the S3. I did the brake conversion on my S3 and i love the pedal feel and braking capability. To me the factory brakes where complete shyte eaven after new disks ,pads and whole lot of bleeding.As i understand some use the porsche...
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    Steering rack replacement - hints etc ?

    I just replaced mine.I took the subframe out,would have been impossible to clamp down the Strongflex poly rack bushing in situ.Also for peace of mind i changed the non-return valve banjo bolt and the washers for new OEM ones and a new fluid tank.Poly arb bushings and new OEM subframe and arb...
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    AET-380 fitment for LHD APY S3

    Sorry for the dirty engine bay(have not yet spring cleaned it :) I dont know how much there is to see on them but here are the pictures. 2000 S3 APY LHD with Badger5 v3 tip and a S2000 air filter,stock rebuilt turbo frame with a very slight Mambatek internal upgrade.
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    AET-380 fitment for LHD APY S3

    I can take some pictures coming week,but as i remember there is not much you can see from the pics, its tight down where its mounts to the turbo. Yes AET-380 has a threaded hole for egt probe but you can block it off with a block off bung if you wish.(does not come with the turbo) I welded a...
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    AET-380 fitment for LHD APY S3

    I also have a LHD 2000 S3 APY.I have fitted the v3 tip from Badger5 on mine.I had to slightly cut the end of the TIP where it mounts to the turbo.Do it in small incriments and test fit it between cuts. You can always cut it more but cant add to it if you cut too much :) I have a new AET-380...
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    A couple of things about 1.8t engine building

    First of all i have to note that i dont have any first hand experience with them but have read and talked to people using them. If anything at all you should look into Fluidampr or ATI damper crank pulleys.As you are changeing rods and pistons from factory to aftermarket the whole piston group...
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    Plastic cover/mudguard for control arm part nr

    Does somebody know the part nr for parts 35,36 and 37 from this diagram? https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+a3+s3+sportb+lim+qu/a3/2000-201/8/863-863020/ I can find these part on different catalogs but no part numbers,we have had quite some snow this winter and control arms collect it ontop of...
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    Forged pistons 4032

    Thanks for your input. Dont want to keep oem pistons as engine has done 250k and i dissasembled it and fourth cilinder has some surface marks on it so ideally am looking at .5 overbore to have a so to speak "new" engine. Regarding your engine do you daily drive it? How many km has it run since...
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    Forged pistons 4032

    Has anybody expirience with 4032 alloy pistons? I have read alot of 4032 vs 2618 so i mostly know the pros and cons of each alloy on paper but would like to hear some real world exp. Main goal would be longetivity street/highway driving 600-1000 km a week and many cold starts a day even with...
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    A couple of things about 1.8t engine building

    Ok , then will take the 630cc i posted. So you all run plug adapters from uscar to jetronic or modify the harness to suit? Cheers guys, thanks for info.i really appreciate it.
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    A couple of things about 1.8t engine building

    Thanks,i would happyly order from Badger5 ( i ordered the tip from them and very pleased) but i am not in the UK so taxes and shipping would be lot more. These seem the same : https://www.finjector.com/eng/ev14_12_ohm_630_cc_e_20_gamma_12_uscar_o_o_49_mm-p-532169 Altought advertised as 630cc...
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    A couple of things about 1.8t engine building

    Yet again thanks for a quick reply @<tuffty/> If we forget the e85 for a minute what would be good linear injectors with low and high pw?
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    A couple of things about 1.8t engine building

    I will steal the thread for another question that came up. Whats the opinion on running these injectors with AET380 turbo and possibly e85 in the furure : https://www.finjector.com/eng/ev14_957_cc_12_ohm_jet_mid_o_o_50_mm_with_bottom_adapter-p-489789 Would there be any idle or low rpm running...
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    A couple of things about 1.8t engine building

    Thanks a million <tuffty/> for info on cam followers and headgaskets
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    A couple of things about 1.8t engine building

    There is another option also, i had my downpipe done with ceramic coating. I intend to have the same done to the turbo hotside and also the chinafold. Dont want to steal this thread but i have a question about valvetrain. I plan to supertech everything inside the cylinder head and want to renew...
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    Post your eBay finds & link your classifieds sales,also WANTED stuff

    I am interested in the doorblades but i cant seem to figure out how to PM you :)
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    Do you daily your S3?

    I ordered HEL hoses from CBauto on 15 of august and later discovered that badger5 has them also.(2 days ago installed the v3 TIP from badger on my LHD s3 and its a very nice upgrade) CBauto has only replyed to me once that they are having a premise move and in getting parts out as fast as they...