Bens Mk3 GTi VR6, Twin Turbo build is starting

[DCmk3]

Assuming with the 2 intake manifolds, you will be running 2 separate throttle bodies? 

[Junior74]

Sweet...exciting stuff mate!!!!

[benvictors]

Morning all
I know what yr saying about the space issue Russ, the K03-011 which im using are not the most ideal units for this application, I would have been better with the K03's from a transverse 1.8t as the housings are more compact but the internals are basically the same, hindsight is a wonderful thing tho.
Im going to be running 2 smics ala S3 style so will be routing the pipework similar to that, obviously i will be running 1 smic per turbo 
I realise the VR plenum isnt exactly ideal for a turbo application, the 2.9 obd1 style that i have is considerably better than the obd2 plenum but still, I know a modified short intake would be a better option, but My aim is to keep it looking as oem as possible in the bay.

DCmk3, im running 2 x outlet manifolds, not 2 x inlet manifolds 

And cheers Junior, its gonna be an interesting build for sure
 

[DCmk3]

Oh yea, my bad my bad. 
So the boost from both turbos are going through their own smic's, then joining to a single inlet?

[tshirt2k]

I've seen one on the web similar Not with those turbos tho. It looks a bit cramped.  You'll probably have to cut the outlets.

rallye twin turbo

Can't see why you're using those smic's tho. Won't get much airflow to them and you would still have to join them across the front. They arent even that effiicient, and have plastic end caps.

An fmic would be better and would involve less work.

Are you trying to save money??  money saved would only cost you more in time. 

[benvictors]

DCmk3, yep 

I'm not trying to save money, just trying to keep everything as oem as possible, dont really want a fmic as you can see them and I want to keep the car looking stock (ish lol)
Dont forget im not going to have the need to run massive boost, I'm not after crazy power, I could easily achieve the power I'm after with a single turbo 
'so why twins then?' I hear you ask!!
Why not?!? would be my reply 

[lemski]

Good on ya ben for getting this up and running again. Gunna be a good if all pulled off withput any major modifications. :-D

[stow1985]

How could we ever forget this baby...glad the progress is coming along

[Screech16v]

Holy shizzle,first time ive seen your thread and I am loving your work,will be watching this one fella 

[benvictors]

Cheers for the comments guys, much appreciated 
However, the Twin build is gonna take even longer than anticipated, I have pretty much everything mechanical now and most of the stuff to re-build my second engine but me an the wife are having a baby  so funds are gonna have to be tightened 
Plus I have just sourced some CC Recaro's that I need to get re-trimmed (they are green lol)
And im doing a cusstom 2 seat rear bench (based on............ what you reckon?)
Also the dreaded rust is starting to poke through in quite a few places now so need to get that sorted quick sharp.

In other news I recently services the old girl and had a little go, up against a mk5 GTI, which managed to get awY in 1st and 2nd but I started reeling it back in half way up 3rd, quite impressed with the lardy old tart lol

Watch this space for my custom interior, gonna be sweeeeeeeeeeetttt!!!