[urq] "The Project"

[quattrodude at comcast.net]

Hey all, thanks for all the fantastic feedback and information, I know there is a wealth of knowledge in this group and in advance just wanted to say thanks to peoples feedbacks and information! 

I'm about to embark on a large project for me, but probably minor for others, but wanted to lay out the plans I have too see if people have better options or things that I have not considered? My final goal is to have something that has more lower punch, better cooling under the hood (ok contain the heat better), maybe run a few more PSI or the same but better air inlet temps would help right? I'm not looking to create a monster, but just better than stock...I think I would be happy with 15-16PSI...Is that reasonable and safe for this car? 

1 - Pull intercooler and alternator, with the plan of moving the alternator to the where the AC compressor is now ( Will need to find a place to make a custom bracket to mount it) and rewire.

2 - Pull the Turbo, and exhaust manifold, replace the turbo with a K24/26 Hybrid I had built, plumb the oil and water lines, check the exhaust manifold for the "crack" (not sure of better soultions? I have seen various exhaust manifolds out there for S4/S6 etc but dont know if they will fit or if an RS2 manifold might be an option too) To get it ceramic coated and possible place additional heat shielding between in the intake and exhaust manifolds. 

3 - put it all back together and fit/fab a larger intercooler now the alternator has been moved? And add silicone hoses...

Other info - the exhaust is already pretty free flowing (High flow cat and rest is pretty much straight through) - Fuel Dist has been rebuilt with 15% increased fuel flow...so air/fuel gauge shows as running well across the board and rich at WOT...I never hear it knock YET...

(Yes, this is on the original engine, which has good compresson, does not smoke runs great - I dont know that I want to do a full engine swap at this time...but yes have considered a 90-91 200 turbo engine for better management, but I dont have the skills to do a swap or money to do a full rebulid and massive engine)

(PS- looking for a good set of waterlines and fittings needed to plumb in the turbo - I know 034 has a nice set and may go new - but will consider if you have anything in your basement?)

Thanks all
JP Chaplen