Last month we started our latest R8 project - twin turbo. The project will consist of a complete engine tear down and rebuilt with new components that are specifically engineered for our high powered twin turbo setup. Since the stock Audi R8 engine has 12.5:1 compression, adding more than 6-8 psi of boost is about the limit for the stock internals. Since our project is being built for 800 + HP, we require higher boost, thus need to develop new internals to withstand the increased pressures and power. Listed below are the new components that we are designing / installing:

· EVOMS designed Forged Pistons (Lowered Compression)
· EVOMS designed High Strength Head Stud Kit - replaces the OEM head bolts
· EVOMS designed Hell-Fire Multi-Layer High Strength Head Gaskets
· Carrillo Connecting Rods

Besides the internal engine strengthening, we will also address other aspects of the R8 including the development of a complete intercooled twin turbo system, increase the capacity of the fuel system, tune the engine electronics, improve the strength of the drivetrain / brakes and install a tuned street / race suspension. Our customer wants the R8 to dominate on the track and still handle street driving without loss of all of the creature comforts that the R8 offers. I will update this thread as things progress with the project.

 

Sweet! When is it suppsed to be complete?

 

Did you notice anything about the carbon built up?

 

We have 2 project R8's going right now. One with a bolt on turbo kit and the other full engine build. The bolt on turbo system R8 will be done mid March and we are shooting for mid April on this build with the full engine.

 

Yes, this engine does have a ton of carbon build up. This engine had a forced induction system installed by abother company which was not performing properly. This is the main reason that we are doing a complete engine build and most likely the reason for the excessive carbon build up.

 

Carbon buildup seems to be an issue on all of these direct injection Audi engines.
Can't wait to experience the finished product.

 

Awesome news, can't wait to see the finished product! Are these project cars or for customers?


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Sub'd

 

Man not even an old car, Audi has a serious problem with that carbon build up issue. Seems other DI engines from other makes don't have it near as bad as Audi. Friend had a really bad case on his RS4.

Build looks cool!

 

Thanks guys! These are both customer cars. I will update with some more photos shortly!

 

Here are a few more photos:

 

Here are some more engine pictures

 

Wow, no time wasted. What's that orange monstrosity in the first pic of post #11?

 

That is the first ever produced Gumpert apollo (Serial number #001)

See this thread for more information: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...as-landed.html

 

Killer project. Love the lines of the R8 but it needs more power!