Update 7/26/16

In the picture you can see the throttle bracket, IAC valve, oil separator, etc. The axles arrived from driveshaftshop.com. On first inspection the quality of the machining is awesome. The accuracy in replicating the contour of every spline, snap ring groove and taper is unbelievable. I’m waiting for a set of CV boots before I can assemble them but I feel pretty good that they will work. I still need to modify the throttle return spring attachment because the return speed is a little weak from full throttle. Continue reading Update 7/26/16

Update 7/15/16

I installed the Moroso expansion tank, throttle cable bracket and IAC valve. I modified the Ford IAC valve to accept barb connectors but I haven’t tested the idle since I installed the valve. I’m using a throttle return spring but the pedal doesn’t return as quickly as I would like so I have to rethink the position of the spring. One of the coolant hose connectors was very close to the exhaust and even though the exhaust is wrapped I don’t think the plastic Audi OEM connector would survive the heat so I cut the metal spigot on the Audi … Continue reading Update 7/15/16