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Hi all, Just wanted to know if all of the B7 TFSi engines have the chain driven balance shaft/oil pump combo like the TDi engines or if some are gear driven? Getting slightly concerned about getting a B7 TFSi as the project car owing to the failure rates of the sprockets, balance shafts and oil...

Hi all, Just wondering how many people have had issues with their balance shafts, I know the best route to fix it is to remove the TFSi system and fit the 1.8T oil system instead which requires a fair bit of work as the gear needs to be swapped over on the crankshaft etc. I have also seen that...

Hi all, Just a quick question on this, has anyone tried to simply remove the integrated turbo hotside from the OEM turbo manifold with a view to welding on a different flange size? Also, does the cylinder head share the same stud and port pattern with any other engines such as the 1.8t at all...

Hi all, This will be quite a while off but when I do mod the project car with larger injectors, HPFP etc I would be upgrading the parts at home but would need to get the car mapped with these new components. Just wondering how this works in terms of getting to a remappers as if the car was...

Hi all, Just wondered if anyone had a list of interchangeable parts between models, I know that things like the TT steering wheel would fit along with other VW parts such as control knobs. Was more wondering about what front seats might swap over, do seats from the B6 fit or indeed any other...

Hi all, Whilst researching into various components it would seem that the vast majority of online stores are based in the US. Are there any places online in the UK people usually buy upgraded parts from or do people usually just import them? Looking for suppliers of: IE rods JE pistons...

Hi all, Just looking at exhausts for the TFSi project car, as standard the car comes with twin exits (as far as I know), I will be swapping the exhaust out (initially a cat back) to something else to help with turbo spool etc. I will be looking for a 3" catback system, guessing non resonated...

Hi all, Just wondering if it would be ok/safe to change the intake and exhaust but still run a stock ECU map, my guess is that it should be ok as the air flow meter should adjust the fueling and timing as per the airflow. I will be completing my project car in stages and will probably look to...

Hi all, Just looking into some lighter weight parts for the project car (that I don't actually have yet!), was just wondering what the standard sizes are for the B7, am I correct to say that these are the normal sizes, both having the PCD of 5x112: 225/45/17 - 7.5j - ET35 225/40/18 - 7.5j -...

Hi all, Just a quick question on this, I have read that most of the saloons don't have rear split seats making the A4 saloon fairly impractical if you are wanting to transport anything around without a roof rack etc. I have also read that some do have split rear seats as standard but only on...

Hi all, I am about to buy a new house, I am moving from a flat to a house with a garage, although I own an array of hand tools and power tools I have never had the space to be able to get some of the larger pieces of equipment that usually make things easier. I just wanted to put up an advice...

Hi all, I am still to purchase an A4 B7 however I should be doing so in the next 6 months or so, just wanted to look at some grill options as I find it makes quite a difference to the car's overall appearance. I have seen a few aftermarket grills however not that many, just wanted to see a few...

Hi all, Still researching into the various parts I will be looking to get at some point for my Project Autounion build, due to the engine power aim being at 520bhp I wanted to ask advice on compression ratio. I know that aftermarket pistons usually come with differing CR but wanted to ask if...

Hi all, I just wanted to start a build thread for a project car I am looking to start next year, currently in the researching phase to work out which parts I need and in which order. After looking around at many different engine options I found that the 2.0 TFSi engine would be the most cost...

Hi all, I am going to be getting a 2.0 TFSi powered Audi next year, either an A3 8P or A4 B7/8 as a big power project car. I am already planning to swap to JE pistons and IE rods but was wondering if anyone could tell me the maximum power of the stock crankshaft. I have seen that someone has...

Hi everyone, I thought I would join this forum as I will be looking to buy an A3 8P or A4 B7 next year with the 2.0TFSi engine to use as a project car. I am still deciding between the 2 as I know that the A3 is lighter but the A4 will have more engine space, I guess it just boils down to if I...