Nkreig's K16 Geartronic Build by nkreig

3 minute(s) of a 105 minute read

This morning I came home from some errands I had to run and started reading some threads on a South African site. I believe after careful consideration, It would be in my best financial interest to enjoy my car the way it is until it dies of old age. Rather then build up the old block I can take that money and invest in a truck for a third vehicle. The expense of building a forged T5 is BIG $$$ and still a risk because of all the variables involved. Dartons if not installed perfect can drop from the different expansion rate of the aluminum and iron. That is from a simple heat cycle of the engine. Darton recommends a very specific break in on a dyno as well. There have been issues with dartons and head gaskets failing...and the list goes on. To take on that endeavor would be a very dedicated task that should be left to a single man, a very wealthy man, or someone looking to get out of a marriage! Lol in all seriousness, I just want to get my car running sound the way it is and go enjoy it on the track in a safe environment like I initially set out to do and not get caught up in making it anything more than that. I also found that married men with children like myself hold out until the kids are through college then, buy the Porsche! By that time the new 911 turbo should be vintage enough that I can afford one. . 

If anyone is single and looking to build a angry forged beast of a P1 let me know. I have done a lot of research and can point you in the right directions for what you will need and where to get it.

BTW, the old engine is out of the car and after some closer inspection cylinder #5 has a crack right by the expansion gap (between the cylinders).

1-17-2014

Got the car back tonight. The new engine is installed with larger RS oil cooler, Elevate intake manifold, and newly designed torque mount. They fixed my tcv as well! I have the Elevate TCV and it was mounted to the firewall like the instructions but causing a clicking sound in the cabin. They rubber mounted it and noise is gone. The newer design torque mount transmits more vibration for sure. Maybe with some miles it will soften some. They detailed everything and it looks great! I had to drive home in the snow and the ECM needs to do some adapting yet before I can get into the boost again. I'm so pleased to have it back. 

I have to give it up to the guys at Fast Company! They picked up the engine Tuesday and had it completely installed and drivable today!! Simply amazing work. Not only was it running, it was detailed like a new car. I'll get some pics up when the snow melts.