So it has begun.

[Fastguy]

These are supposed to be way more efficient and less heat soak. I think there will be no problem fitting them as I'm removing the warm weather package, and all associated hoses as I saw in one of stevekens posts.

I have been trying to post progress pics as I go....and I do have a better camera but I've actually taken these with my iphone and they turn out pretty damn good. Only issue is I can't upload larger than 2mb so I usually have to resize and reformat to gif. Want other pics would you like to see?

[s8prtotype]

add the photobucket app to your phone, upload them to that and just attach the image link. although i still have to resize them so i just wait until i'm on the computer to do it.

[BigD2500HD]

Following.
From "Audi c5 group"

[Aronis]

These are supposed to be way more efficient and less heat soak. I think there will be no problem fitting them as I'm removing the warm weather package, and all associated hoses as I saw in one of stevekens posts.

I have been trying to post progress pics as I go....and I do have a better camera but I've actually taken these with my iphone and they turn out pretty damn good. Only issue is I can't upload larger than 2mb so I usually have to resize and reformat to gif. Want other pics would you like to see?

I was just kidding.

Great project.

[Fastguy]

more updates. still moving ahead as parts continue to arrive. In case anyone ever wondered about it, you can save yourself approximately $300 on the rear main seal. When I first searched I found that one could only purchase the entire rear aluminum flange along with the actual rubber seal. Out of curiosity I pulled out a micrometer and found the dimensions identical to the 2.7t rear main seal. Fits like a charm.


Cleaned up the wonderful aluminum front subframe:

before

After


Pedals and clutch master cylinder installed and set. Pulled driveshaft, cleaned and prepped 6mt driveshaft for installation. If the bearings fall out..it's a pain in the ass to get them back properly and grease on EVERYTHING! Cleaned it all up with WD40 and will repack with new cv grease.



Going to get the front rotors turned. Blasted centers and high temp paint. the face of the rotors look pretty rough. If they say can't be turned, I guess I'll have to spring for new rotors. Will do new pads for sure.

[lswing]

Nice! Let me know when you're done so I can buy it...

[Fastguy]

One thing's for sure; No stone left unturned on this bad boy. I like it clean and pay attention to detail. If something is missed and I'm pulling the engine again I have only one person to blame.

[Fastguy]

Rear main seal done, flywheel mounted, adapter, starter and clutch next!

[hahnmgh63]

Didn't see it covered but which Clutch are you going with and what tune? I haven't decided on my Clutch yet so I'm taking a poll.

[Fastguy]

Been having a super tough time deciding. So many mixed reviews. Must be able to handle in excess of the 600 ft/lbs im going to throw at it but at the same time be somewhat drivable. So far, it seems like the built to order southbend stage 4 extreme is the one. Supposedly hold up to 800ftlb but after a hellish break-in be very friendly for daily driving (according to a post I read from an 034 employee in charge of testing these). Downside is it's very expensive as far as clutches are concerned. Probably one of the most expensive for this combo of trans/car

[hahnmgh63]

I'm leaning towards the AMD Stage 3plus Clutch kit. Fairly reasonable at $800. Not sure if it is a Clutchmasters or possibly Spec.
Here's Avus RS6's car on the Dyno at AMD:
http://www.fastaudi.com/tuning-video...g-street-pull/

[Other_Erik]

Rear main seal done, flywheel mounted, adapter, starter and clutch next!

Looking sharp! Loving the braided line plumbing. One day, when money is no object, will be time for me to grab a crate and replumb with Aeroquip lines. Until then, I'll continue to drool over projects like yours. Can't wait to see the finished product and how big the smile on your face will be the first time you can drop the hammer (AFTER the break-in period, of course!)

O_E

[s8prtotype]

Erik that's all stock stuff haha

[Other_Erik]

Erik that's all stock stuff haha

Too used to seeing front/top of engine, where all the tubing is rubber (and I'm just waiting for it to rot) :| Guess it makes sense, given the ridiculous heat cycling that gets done that far back in the bay.

O_E

[bethridg]

Been having a super tough time deciding. So many mixed reviews. Must be able to handle in excess of the 600 ft/lbs im going to throw at it but at the same time be somewhat drivable. So far, it seems like the built to order southbend stage 4 extreme is the one. Supposedly hold up to 800ftlb but after a hellish break-in be very friendly for daily driving (according to a post I read from an 034 employee in charge of testing these). Downside is it's very expensive as far as clutches are concerned. Probably one of the most expensive for this combo of trans/car

I'm leaning towards the AMD Stage 3plus Clutch kit. Fairly reasonable at $800. Not sure if it is a Clutchmasters or possibly Spec.
Here's Avus RS6's car on the Dyno at AMD:
http://www.fastaudi.com/tuning-video...g-street-pull/

I'm in the same boat. Here's all the info I've collected over the last few days.

I'm still leaning towards AMD but split between Stage 3 and Stage 3+. Am I willing to sacrifice a little longevity and possible on/off engagement for more holding power. I don't see much track time but I tend to be an aggressive driver in this car. A meth kit is still on my to-do list after the 6-speed swap so I have to take that into account also.

Keep the updates coming!!! You guys are slightly ahead of me in this project and all the detail helps with pre-planning.

Description	Model	Rating	MSRP	Cost	Source	Notes
South Bend Stage 4+ xtreme	KF70286F-SS-X (comes with flywheel?)	600 (from 034motorsport store)				kevin(crank 520bhp/530lb-ft) SteveKen? N_Stamp (only 5k miles?) 716YETI Korben007?
Spec Stage 3+	SA863F	689	899.1	899.1	ebay	~1000 mile break-in ttboost(450-480awhp/550-580awtq holds strong) RAUDI Zmey
AMD Stage 3		725	799.95	799.95	fastaudi.com	Organic P1054(460awhp/530awtq reports a little chatter)
AMD Stage 3+		825	799.95	799.95	fastaudi.com	Ceramic
AMD/Clutchmasters stage 4		850	799.95	799.95	fastaudi.com	Avus-RS6(515awhp/635awtq)
Clutchmaster FX400 8 puck	FX400: 02029-HDCL		799	719.1	ebay	street; don't think anyone is actually running the FX400 just saw it referenced
Clutchmaster FX400 6 puck	FX400: 02029-HDC6	575???	799	719.1	ebay	street/race more aggressive

[Fastguy]

I've read 034's review of the southbend s4 extreme and he gave it very good reviews. What I was surprised to see was it's holding power in addition to it's supposed drivability after break in.

with the power/torque I'm hoping to make (close to if not over 600 tq to the wheels), anything with stage 3 or 3+ in the title ( I was told) will not hold with the monster torque of this engine. I even witnessed a video of one of these clutches slipping at highway speeds on an rs at slightly more than stage 1 power. I'm going to be on larger injectors, larger turbos, fully open dp's, larger intercoolers, larger fuel pump, and meth injection. I was told the turbos in addition to the timing available as a result of the meth and ic's, that it will be no problem making 600. The thought of a clutch slipping makes me feel nervous just thinking about it. Having to pull the engine again before I even really get to drive the thing for a bit.

I had a brand new clutchmasters fx400 six puck in the garage waiting to go into my 600 hp (not torque mind you) 2.7t (that went out the window as soon as I picked up this rs), and my expert friend said this torque of this built rs would eat that clutch for lunch.

SO...that's led me to either AMD's max clutch which was a stage 4 OR the southbend stage 4 extreme. I've left it up to my friend to decide as he's building one at the same time. I believe he's chosen the southbend....which was actually my 1st choice after reading the 034 review.

[s8prtotype]

I'd go with something in the 800hp range an over build it lol

[hahnmgh63]

bethridg, good breakdown of the Clutches. I think the FX400 would be plenty for a stock or Stage 1 chipped RS6 but anymore than that and.... I'm bumping up the Boost a little with the AMD over the Eurocharged I'm running plus I have bigger Intercoolers and reworked Turbos (scroll) that have Boosted to 23psi (unhooked pressure control line) before I went into Limp mode. I'll probably not run over 18psi but I may also go to a Water/Meth injection by AMD. I've seen the way they plumbed it into Avus RS6's car (the one in the Video on the Dyno) and the install was nice and unobtrusive.