The quest for 100HP
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So the forum seems quite quiet these days, thought I would make a thread for the engine build I'm working on.

I've been collecting parts for a while now, just slowly spreading out the cost so the boss doesn't get mad

Spec:
998 +20 dished pistons kindly donated by mr Paul Jeffries
GT15 from a tdi polo
Evo001 cam
Standard 12g940 head
Meastro plenum and HIF44E (that needs converting)
RS turbo intercooler
Megajolt ignition
x pin diff with 3.1:1
RTS clutch
High pressure pump and malpassi regulator
AEM AFR gauge

My goal is 100hp as a nice round number, should be achievable with the above.

The manifold I am yet to build but I'm planning on cutting up an LCB or two to make a short down the back manifold, I'm not sure how long this will last so have been looking at thicker gauge mild steel pipe but unsure what ID pipe would be best suited.

If anyone has any thought, advice, or thinks I've forgotten anything, comment below.

Once I get into it properly all will be on youtube: Mini Matt TV

I’d forget using mild steel for the manifold it won’t last long at all.
If you’re going to the effort of making one definitely go with stainless.

Phil.

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Hi Phil, I only have a MIG, which is the only reason I was thinking of sticking to mild steel.
When you say it wouldn't last long, what do you mean?

Cheers

To weld stainless with your mig you want some stainless MIG wire and use helium and argon for the gas.

Edited by DILLIGAF on 23rd Feb, 2021.

Any idea what ID tube would be best suited to my needs?

Thanks Jd24-7 looks good! I was looking at thick wall tube bends, probably will make a test manifold using an old LCB manifold that i'm sure won't last that long but will prove it works :)

Update.
It's been a while and I've been talking about it for long enough so the other week on my way up to Bingley Hall I dropped off the engine and gearbox off to mr Paul Jeffries aka JPE.

Paul will be rebuilding the gearbox with a Tran-X 6 pc straight cut gearset and helical drops so I can retain some sanity with 4th gear being 'quiet'.

The block is going off to be overbored +20 and have pockets for the 12g940 head and then I will be finishing it off.

Pretty exciting and loads to do in the mean time.