Scarlet #JustA4Banger Ecoboost A6 Premium - Wife's Car turned GT Killer!

MiDiablo · Jul 16, 2017

Installed the UPR Dual Valve Catch Can! :thumbsup:

When I initially installed this unit, the car still had the JLT CAI on it. The kit that I purchased didn't have the right coupler fitting for the intake to turbo inlet. I was able to source one from another local EBM owner (Thanks to Michael Miller!), and finish up the install. I had to also replenish my stash of black zip ties here in the garage, lol, so you'll notice when I had temporarily had it installed it was w/the white zip ties I had here at the house. Then when I finalized the install, it was cleaned up with the black ones!

For the install, it's really simple & straight forward. If you've not removed your intake manifold before, it can seem like a daunting task, scary even. I can assure you it's not! It's simple, and removing it makes the installation *so much easier* - unless you have mini hands, skinny forearms, and can reach up under there (I do not, could not).

You can see the routing of the lines that I used, and if you have any questions about the install - I'm happy to help :thumbsup:

MiDiablo · Jul 16, 2017

Upgraded the factory intercooler originally to an MAPerformance Street Core unit. This was fine for daily driving, etc. but as I started to turn up the power, it just wasn't up to the task of back-to-back passes at the local drag strip. So... one of my favorite mods, still to this day, was the upgrade to the Levels Performance Race Core!

Install on this was a bit more involved than just the MAP Street Core unit, which I've been able to do on my back, in the garage, without taking off the front bumper at all (Pro Fab installed mine for me, though). I was also able to leave in the Active Grille Shutters (AGS), too.

With the upgrade to the Levels unit, I deleted the AGS and it was much easier to install w/the front bumper removed!

And the chiller is a conversation piece even still - and I absolutely love it!

ronnieb1958 · Jul 16, 2017

MiDiablo said:
Added a little EcoBoost flare to the interior. My son picked these out for Scarlet at the NMRA Spring Break Shootout at BMP, in the UPR booth. [/QUO

MiDiablo,

your whip is on point!...how about a full side shot?...what size are the wheels and tires?

are U using spacers?

MiDiablo · Jul 17, 2017

ronnieb1958 said:
MiDiablo said:

Added a little EcoBoost flare to the interior. My son picked these out for Scarlet at the NMRA Spring Break Shootout at BMP, in the UPR booth. [/QUO

MiDiablo,

your whip is on point!...how about a full side shot?...what size are the wheels and tires?

are U using spacers?

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Thanks [MENTION=9598]ronnieb1958[/MENTION] - I appreciate it!

Here's a couple of side shots (the closest I could get to "full" side shots anyways) Enjoy!

MiDiablo · Jul 17, 2017

ronnieb1958 said:
are U using spacers?

Yes, I was running a full set (F&R) of 25mm GarageLine spacers when I was on the factory Foundry wheels. I ran those up until I put the larger wheels/tires (the black PP reps) out back w/the 305s. Once I put the Mickey Thompson 305s out back, they were properly fitted to the car, so there was no need for spacing them any further out. Even then, I still ran the 25mm GarageLine spacers up front to give them that proper flush look I was after.

MiDiablo · Aug 9, 2017

A little real time update this evening, as I just installed the GT PP Chin Splitter on #Scarlet & I love it!

Blue Moon · Jan 2, 2018

MiDiablo said:
Nothing crazy here, just threw the chrome dome light covers on - they came with small pieces of 3M tape inside them, and they literally just push on over the factory buttons.

Ooh, shiny bling! Some day I might have too much chrome, but not today. Where did you find those?

08StangGT_CS · Jan 12, 2018

Awesome build. Congrats!

Blue 5.0 · Jan 12, 2018

sweet awesome build. i have seen your car a few times at the pony up races at showtime. will have to come back and check it out again as i have been slammed with work latel and haven't made it out in a while.

Car looks mean with the GTPP replicas with the MT out back. Makes me want to get me some for my 5.0 lol.

MiDiablo · Feb 26, 2018

Blue Moon said:
Ooh, shiny bling! Some day I might have too much chrome, but not today. Where did you find those?

eBay, of all places. Was shopping for little stuff to snazzy up the car when it was still my wife's.

08StangGT_CS said:
Awesome build. Congrats!

Thanks. I wish I felt the same, lol. Soon...

Blue 5.0 said:
sweet awesome build. i have seen your car a few times at the pony up races at showtime. will have to come back and check it out again as i have been slammed with work latel and haven't made it out in a while.

Car looks mean with the GTPP replicas with the MT out back. Makes me want to get me some for my 5.0 lol.

Awesome, come by and say hi next time man! Would love to catch up w/another local S550 owner! I just sold the wheels, actually. I have the car on a set of Dark Stars from Racestar Wheels now.

MiDiablo · Feb 26, 2018

Haven't been on the forums much (again) lately. So no updates have made it in here.

We blew the *built motor on low boost, no nitrous, on a data logging pass. This is the second motor that's let go on a data log pass (first revision on new mods).

So we're changing everything. New motor, new turbo setup, new tuner......... And hopefully new results.

If this one blows up, I'm legit going to stuff an LS turbo motor in it.

wsfrazier · Feb 26, 2018

How is Adam handling your *built motor blowing? Is he taking care of you at all as far compensation, replacement, refund, etc?

Assuming since it's all his parts, and his tuning, surely the blame can't be placed anywhere else.

MiDiablo · Feb 27, 2018

wsfrazier said:
How is Adam handling your *built motor blowing? Is he taking care of you at all as far compensation, replacement, refund, etc?

Assuming since it's all his parts, and his tuning, surely the blame can't be placed anywhere else.

Let's just say that I'm no longer a customer :shrug:

wsfrazier · Feb 27, 2018

Wow that sucks. I'd love to hear the story on that conversation, but I doubt you want to post that on a public forum.

There is a reason why those of us that take the racing seriously are previous customers of Adam that have left him and moved on to Esslinger and Lund. Though the majority on this forum won't hear it.

What route you going this time for the motor? If you were interested in an untouched factory long block that runs great, let me know, I think I will have one.

MiDiablo · Feb 27, 2018

wsfrazier said:
Wow that sucks. I'd love to hear the story on that conversation, but I doubt you want to post that on a public forum.

There is a reason why those of us that take the racing seriously are previous customers of Adam that have left him and moved on to Esslinger and Lund. Though the majority on this forum won't hear it.

What route you going this time for the motor? If you were interested in an untouched factory long block that runs great, let me know, I think I will have one.

We're installing a 2.0L, with upgraded internals, into the car this time around. Should be done next month finally. It's getting the Manley I-Beams, Mahle Pistons, Esslinger Cams, Pocket Ported Head, E85, and a custom turbo kit from EcoFab that will utilize an EWG and a PTE5862.

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