# My shop "Blog" **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [April 19, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467 "2011-04-19T13:54:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/1 "2011-04-19T13:54:06Z")
Well, earlier this year I finally bit the bullet and rented out a single bay shop in Lancaster with a few friends. Being as “ADD” with cars as I have been in the past year; it obviously makes sense to have one condensed thread containing multiple documented projects. The shop: ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-12205325.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-12205325.jpg) As it stands I currently have 2 vehicles I’m working on. **1.** 2001 Audi A4 1.8t Previous owner overheated the car extremely to the point just ridiculous destruction. I bought a new motor for it and assorted other goodies and I intend on using it for a DD. The car when I bought it: ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-02-20163105.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-02-20163105.jpg) Front clip removed: ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-12195608.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-12195608.jpg) Front axles removed: ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-13153416.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-13153416.jpg) Wiring harness disconnected: ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-13153410.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-13153410.jpg) Up on jackstands: ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19101413.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19101413.jpg) ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19101444.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19101444.jpg) Cherry picking: ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19114836.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19114836.jpg) ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19120812.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19120812.jpg) Pulled: ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19121528.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19121528.jpg) ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19121545.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19121545.jpg) ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19124816.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19124816.jpg) Removed wiring harness and exhaust manifold: ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19123810.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19123810.jpg) ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19124836.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19124836.jpg) ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19131822.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19131822.jpg) ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19131758.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19131758.jpg) Engine put away _Spilled some oil lol_ : ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19142533.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19142533.jpg) Transmission out: ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19142700-2.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-19142700-2.jpg) **2.** 1984 Mercedes 280GE Bought this back in feburary I’d like to say. The 5 speed manual transmission blew up on the way home from Pittsburgh leaving me with the choice to either try and rebuild it or replace it with an auto. Seeing as auto transmissions cost $150 and manual ones cost $6100 and break all the time, it was a clear choice. I picked up a 300SD and tore the tranny and assorted goodies out. Being as the transmission was absolutely disgusting I decided to clean it up a bit. ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-12194924.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-12194924.jpg) 722.3 aka good for 290ft/lbs of torque ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-12194950.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-12194950.jpg) Seeing how there is no transmission cooler previsions on my manual transmission radiator, I ordered a transmission cooling kit with some fittings off of jegs. I decided to spend a bit more and buy some baller AN fittings. ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-13124527.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-13124527.jpg) ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-13124534.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-13124534.jpg) I had to wait for some overnight parts from Quebec, and a few adapters and what not to make the transmission cooler work out so most of my time has been about putting the audi together. Till next time, enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/2 "2011-04-19T16:33:04Z")
very cool man, that a4 will be a sweet daily. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/3 "2011-04-19T16:36:45Z")
Good stuff. Think we can marathon install everything in the A4? Lets find out. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/4 "2011-04-19T16:41:35Z")
I didn’t exactly go into details with what my plans were for the A4, but I actually bought some parts I found dirt cheap online for it, The first of which being: ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-18125750.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-18125750.jpg) ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-18125640.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-18125640.jpg) ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-18125629.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-18125629.jpg) ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-18125657.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-18125657.jpg) A chinese knock off K04-15. I have 386CC injectors, Audi TT225 MAF, and a new N75 valve coming in very shortly. Now, I know these projects may not seem as cool as some of the 1000hp builds on this same forum but I’d like to keep this chock full of information and pictures eventually for people to read and pass time with. Hopefully I’ll be able to this project up and running for this weekend so I can focus my full attention on the G-wagen. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/5 "2011-04-19T17:42:07Z")
lol,what is it with Audi owners and neglect? I work with a guy who bought a 97’ A4 3 years ago,needs a bumper,fender,mechanical work and he still owes $5K on it :lol: Me: Why did you buy the Audi? Him: I fell in love with the interior. Nice projects :tup: ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/6 "2011-04-19T21:14:42Z")
I was gonna comment about changing the turbo’s out while it was all apart. glad to see the upgrade! ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/7 "2011-04-19T21:30:34Z")
> [@sobo](#): > > Now, I know these projects may not seem as cool as some of the 1000hp builds on this same forum but I’d like to keep this chock full of information and pictures eventually for people to read and pass time with. Nice to see this. I admire the work that some people can do on here and can only wish that someday I’ll have the knowledge and skills to do some projects or builds of my own. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/8 "2011-04-19T21:42:34Z")
did you do any research on that knockoff turbo? just curious to see how they hold up… ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/9 "2011-04-19T22:30:57Z")
:tup: Good stuff… ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2011, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/10 "2011-04-20T09:21:19Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > I was gonna comment about changing the turbo’s out while it was all apart. glad to see the upgrade! Yeah there really wasn’t any reason not to upgrade. The old motor was overheated to the point where when I undid the intercooler piping a surge of muddy brown coolant oil mixture came out. Ouch! > [@XwalkerX](#): > > did you do any research on that knockoff turbo? just curious to see how they hold up… I actually decided to try a chinese turbo for myself. There are too many band wagon fggts online and another issue is that audi people think their cars are worth their weight in gold which I don’t. I do not understand paying $750 for a Borg Warner turbo when I can buy a gt35r for that price . I know f-body guys run chinese turbos with no issues, I know that there are certain vendors that sell Chinese turbos but as a “high quality” model with a warranty for a significantly higher price. I bought this one for $290, if it breaks I’ll buy a better one. However that being said, the quality from what I can tell is right up there with the best. There is no shaft play and the blades spin nicely. No rough casting or anything. I don’t see why this turbo wouldn’t last as long as any other turbo would with the right oil. > [@LUKE\_L](#): > > :tup: > > Good stuff… hell yeah man! ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2011, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/11 "2011-04-20T09:31:21Z")
a lot of dsm ppl run ebay 16g’s , theyre pretty decent. and its not like this car will be making an insane amount of power or pushing a lot of psi. nor are you keeping it, so who cares lol. only thing i would be “afraid” of is the wastegate. but again thats just speculation looks like a nice place to work ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2011, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/12 "2011-04-20T09:43:31Z")
just an fyi, I think the biggest issue most people have is with the compressor housing splitting where they join the two halves together. I hope it works out for ya :tup: ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2011, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/13 "2011-04-20T09:58:24Z")
Well, NFG. It’s $290. IF it blows up I’ll just bite the bullet and buy a real one or something. This thing feels fairly solid though. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2011, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/14 "2011-04-20T09:59:02Z")
yeah, I don’t blame ya. I’m curious to see how it does. ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/15 "2011-04-25T12:54:51Z")
Got some misc parts in. Audi TT maf, injectors, green coolant sensor, etc. ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-20153932.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-20153932.jpg) Then proceeded to get the new motor ready for installation: ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-25091119.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-25091119.jpg) Torque converter installed on new motor ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-25092659.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-25092659.jpg) Exhaust manifold and turbo installed ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-25111018.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-25111018.jpg) Putting tranny back on ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-25123630.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-25123630.jpg) Tranny on, turbo on, cat on, wiring harness on. Almost ready to be installed back into the car… ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-25130752.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-25130752.jpg) Yum. I’ve been pretty busy I had to do a clutch on a Cummins Turbo Diesel pickup the other day which took almost 12 hours due to having only 1 friend to help me move that Goliath transmission around. Also didn’t have a clutch alignment tool… and the truck dumped 100lbs of mud onto my nicely swept concrete floor that took an hour to get straightened out. \>.\> ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/16 "2011-04-25T13:04:18Z")
I’D RATHER BE CUMMIN THAN STROKIN ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/17 "2011-04-27T11:52:10Z")
Picked my shit it up ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-26155804.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-26155804.jpg) And put it in the hole it belonged in. ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-26160841.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-26160841.jpg) ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-26160848.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-26160848.jpg) ![http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-26163948.jpg](http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae134/alexsobo91/2011-04-26163948.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/18 "2011-04-27T12:35:38Z")
progress:tup: ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/19 "2011-04-27T12:38:08Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > progress:tup: Progress is always good. If i wasn’t so busy today closing loose ends up (Running vehicles from point a to b and whatnot) I’d probably ahve the car ready for start up today. Thanks for looking! ---
**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467/20 "2011-04-27T23:27:13Z")
:tup: awesome thread lots o knowledge here, and are you running a oil restrictor on the turbo, i heard that if you run a restrictor on a knock off turbo it extends the life of them. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-blog/211467.md?page=2)