Nkreig's K16 Geartronic Build by nkreig

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11-14-2013

That is where a proper tune comes into play. I happen to know of several pre-08's that ran the k16 without any issue for a couple of years now. My car is out of warranty, paid off and ready to be built. If the cylinder sleeves give then it will just get dartons in place. Things fail at this level and that is something you just have to take into account. If it breaks you make it stronger. 

As for the bolts, they are all copper coated. The shop doing the work now is very experienced, just look at what they work on above in the pictures. I was the one who did the work in my garage at home prior to this. I will continue to do the small things myself to keep maintained. The engine work is for the pro's.

11-15-2013

Got the car back today and it is throwing a code for misfire on cylinder 2 so we replaced the coil Cans cleared the code. On the way home it threw a code again and I need to take it back over in the morning for troubleshooting. I may need to pick up IPD's HD coils. When it's running though it feels very strong boosting to 22psi. I can't wait to see how it does when running proper. Sorry guys, no vids until it's sorted. :/

11-16-2013

The Tech loaded the wrong tune!!!!!! I was running on my stage 3 tune. Loaded the k16 file and OMG!! My only issue is I need to get the proper tcv, one of the nipples broke of and they got one from volvo that works but does not match the part # of the old one. I am emailing Don for one of his and getting coils from IPD. Lastly is the torque mount, I will order the focus mount later today and hopefully have it all installed by next friday. I am preparing some video but I have to be careful with the tcv that is currently installed...peak boosted 26psi a few times and it was time to stop until the proper parts are on.

A lot of fluctuation in the idle but once you hit boost it ran nice to 22 psi. I was misfiring like mad at idle though. 

With the proper tune loaded I am seeing 24 psi steady and peaking at 26. I have to get the TCV from Don or the proper stock one on because it just isn't quite feeling right yet. When it gets over 22 psi it starts cutting out and boost spikes up to 26. I ordered the IPD HD coils and am waiting for Don to get back to me on the TCV. The stock one would have been fine if we didn't break the one nipple off!! lol The other thing I am waiting for is a new torque mount to arrive. funny thing is I am not getting codes when it cuts out at high boost? We are going to datalog the next day I have off with the new coils and TCV if the problem persists.

11-18-2013

We have the stock part #30670449 in right now and it still isn't right. It seems to be improving, like maybe the ECU is adapting or something? I need the coils bad, it cuts out when I am up around 24psi. Sometimes it will run poorly then all of the sudden come alive almost like it is either pulling fuel, boost or timing? Now we just have to figure out which one is the cause. I just dropped it off this morning at the shop, I think it has an exhaust leak coming into the cabin!! I was dizzy and had a bad headache after driving yesterday. I hope it gets sorted soon because I hate to be without my car and it is just too much fun to drive when its right.

Gap was good on the plugs however, two plugs were cracked on the insulators! Lol hamfisted tech!? They ordered a new set for me (on them) and my elevate tcv and IPD HD coils are on the way. Right now it has the stock plugs back in because of the two cracked proper heat range. The stock tcv is adapted now and boost will peak at 26!!! I am starting to see how much of a beast it is. Once the new plugs, coils and TCV are in I think the only issue will b gas and tickets. Lol video's will be had as well. Because of the new sound a cop followed me around last night for about 15 minutes just waiting for me to do something wrong. As for the CBV, I have the one from elevate.