Marc Bernard's 2008 VW R32 Big Turbo Build

3-30-10 So we have another Bluewater
Performance customer "Marc Bernard" that has decided to go big turbo.
His car is a 2008 United Grey VW R32 with 22k miles. We started this project last week so stay tuned for updates. Below
is a list of what we will be installing.

  • Precision Billet 62 Dual BB Turbo
    • With *NEW* Billet Wheel for quicker spool
  • 3" Stainless Steel Downpipe
  • Cast Exhaust Manifold
  • Tial 38mm WG
  • R32 Front Mounted Intercooler
    • 22" x 8" x 3.5" Bar and Plate
    • All factory grilles used
    • SS IC piping
  • SS 3" Mid-Pipe Kit
    • Connects to Down Pipe
    • 3" SS Hi-Flow Cat
    • Connect to Stock Muffler
    • SS Couplers
  • SS Intake Piping
  • R32 Fueling Kit
    • C2 Performance Software
    • 550CC Injectors
    • Injector Harness
    • 4" Open Element
  • "The Bat" 4" SS Intake w/MAF
  • Forge Diverter Valve
  • Hardware/Installation Kit
    • 4 Ply Silicone
    • SS T-Bolt Clamps
    • SS Braided Oil Feed/Return Lines
    • Oil Fittings
  • SS Lowered CR Head Spacer
  • Raceware Performance Head Studs
  • Stage 2 Performance Software
  • DSG Street Performance Software (increased tq capacity to 500nm)

 

3-30-10

Last week we made a lot of progress on this build. We have installed the head spacer along with the raceware head studs along with bolting up the turbo manifold, wastegate, and the turbo to the head. Also we go the downpipe installed and the front mount intercooler bolted up. Enjoy!


Update 3-31-10 Well yesterday we got the heat shield all cut up and fit to the turbo setup along with getting the secondary air injection all straightened out. Also we finally got the intake manifold bolted back up and all of the vacuum lines reattached. 

VW Turbo R32

VW Turbo R32

VW Turbo R32

VW Turbo R32

Also here are some token pics of 2 other turbo R32s in the shop!

VW Turbo R32

VW Turbo R32

VW Turbo R32

Update 4-4-10 Well this weekend we got the rest of the piping installed along with the DV. Also we replaced a lot of the vacuum lines around the turbo with new silicone lines including the brake booster line. Now we are just waiting for the ecu so we can fire this beast up!

VW Turbo R32

VW Turbo R32

VW Turbo R32