VW/Audi 07K (2.5L 20V I5) Swap Thread
#886
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Thread Starter
I would prefer to keep the TB cable driven and not mess with fitting a drive by wire throttle pedal. I like the OEM 944 bottom hinged pedal!
We we could always look at using a fox body mustang TB. They are cable driven, have a TPS, some have provisions for IAC if needed, available in multiple sizes and really cost effective.
https://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-75mm-tb-8693.html
#887
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I think my post had to be approved by a moderator or something so it showed up well after the time stamp. Although it points toward the firewall I thought there might be room to fit a pipe if it sat parallel with the cylinder head, but its always hard to judge when you're just looking at the pictures. If there isn't enough room then it looks like we will have to go the custom route (either the Webber flange or modifying a cast 1.8t flange). At one point Issam told me he was working on a cast flange for the 07k but I haven't heard any updates. Might be work asking though.
#888
Rainman
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maybe youve seen this, but this guy just made his own "rear head port" piece with an AN fitting welded on.
http://forum.irozmotorsport.com/view...t=915&start=50
he has a lot more room though, but maybe a simple elbow would fit the 944?
alternatively...what's the ID of the coolant port coming out of the head?
i wonder if it could be tapped to an NPT size and just use a street elbow...
http://forum.irozmotorsport.com/view...t=915&start=50
he has a lot more room though, but maybe a simple elbow would fit the 944?
alternatively...what's the ID of the coolant port coming out of the head?
i wonder if it could be tapped to an NPT size and just use a street elbow...
#889
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Electric throttle would make for a much better traction control system vs just cutting timing/fuel. You can keep the stock 944 pedal and use a later VW or D2 Audi throttle potentiometer as they are cable driven and easy to mount. Most standalone ECUs should be able to handle that as an input
Do you see any reason why I shouldn't have SPA drill and tap the first 20 or so manifolds to fit the VR6 and 07K throttle body bolt pattern? Seems to me that the 997TT throttle body will not be necessary (or desirable) for 99% of us. Issam disagrees, but I guess he's a one-percenter. :-)
#890
Electric throttle would make for a much better traction control system vs just cutting timing/fuel. You can keep the stock 944 pedal and use a later VW or D2 Audi throttle potentiometer as they are cable driven and easy to mount. Most standalone ECUs should be able to handle that as an input
#891
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Alex is talking about measuring the throttle pedal position by attaching a potentiometer to the 944 throttle cable. The standalone ECU would have to read this signal and then command the motorized 07K throttle body to move. So, that's two signal interfaces to work out with the standalone ECU.
#892
Alex is talking about measuring the throttle pedal position by attaching a potentiometer to the 944 throttle cable. The standalone ECU would have to read this signal and then command the motorized 07K throttle body to move. So, that's two signal interfaces to work out with the standalone ECU.
Pedal cable to the wheel, wheel axle attached to the pot, wire from pot to the ECU, wire from the ECU to the 07K throttle body. Got it.
Think we could use the 944 TB wheel as an attach point, or do these pots already have those? Part numbers would be amazing
Edit: This one is wicked expensive, but think it could work?
EV West Billet Aluminum Throttle Potentiometer
#893
Right, I see what you're saying.
Pedal cable to the wheel, wheel axle attached to the pot, wire from pot to the ECU, wire from the ECU to the 07K throttle body. Got it.
Think we could use the 944 TB wheel as an attach point, or do these pots already have those? Part numbers would be amazing
Edit: This one is wicked expensive, but think it could work?
EV West Billet Aluminum Throttle Potentiometer
Pedal cable to the wheel, wheel axle attached to the pot, wire from pot to the ECU, wire from the ECU to the 07K throttle body. Got it.
Think we could use the 944 TB wheel as an attach point, or do these pots already have those? Part numbers would be amazing
Edit: This one is wicked expensive, but think it could work?
EV West Billet Aluminum Throttle Potentiometer
https://www.carparts.com/details/Hon...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
#894
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Right, I see what you're saying.
Pedal cable to the wheel, wheel axle attached to the pot, wire from pot to the ECU, wire from the ECU to the 07K throttle body. Got it.
Think we could use the 944 TB wheel as an attach point, or do these pots already have those? Part numbers would be amazing
Edit: This one is wicked expensive, but think it could work?
EV West Billet Aluminum Throttle Potentiometer
Pedal cable to the wheel, wheel axle attached to the pot, wire from pot to the ECU, wire from the ECU to the 07K throttle body. Got it.
Think we could use the 944 TB wheel as an attach point, or do these pots already have those? Part numbers would be amazing
Edit: This one is wicked expensive, but think it could work?
EV West Billet Aluminum Throttle Potentiometer
Personally, I think I’m starting with cable throttle. I may or may not switch to DBW later using the setup that PE develops. More fun on track without traction control anyway...
#895
Oh, I think I see what you were saying now about the VR6 TB... use that as the potentiometer for pedal position? Sorry for correcting you.
Personally, I think I’m starting with cable throttle. I may or may not switch to DBW later using the setup that PE develops. More fun on track without traction control anyway...
#896
Throttle Setups
Right, so here's how I see our options to control the vroomz from the engine.
(This will probably be a long post, so I apologize in advance)
Option 1:
Stock 944 gas pedal
Throttle potentiometer to measure pedal position.
Stock 07k Throttle Body
ECU set to accept voltage readings from two different places.
Benefits:
Ability to have ideal traction control by shutting the throttle, restricting air into the engine.
If anything electrical fails, the throttle will shut, keeping you safe
If your 07k came with the intake assembly, only the potentiometer is needed to be bought.
Downsides:
Throttle Potentiometers can get expensive.
The wiring and input tune could become complicated.
Mounting the potentiometer would need a separate bracket to hold it, and mount the throttle cable in place
Option 2:
Stock 944 gas pedal
VR6 cable driven throttle body (same bolt pattern as 07K)
ECU set to receive input from ECU from only one place.
Benefits:
Simple for controlling RPM
Everything is bolt-in (for the most part)
Stock throttle cable can be used if Alan designs a bracket
Downsides:
A new Throttle Body will have to be purchased
Traction control would have to be done by limiting spark, fuel, or most likely both. While most aftermarket ECU's can do this, it's really just preference.
(My 2001 4Runner has a cable to the TB and the traction control works.... a little too well XD)
Option 3: (standard throttle by wire)
Jetta, or some other type of electric gas pedal
07K Throttle Body
ECU set to receive input from one place and then sent it to another.
Benefits:
Refer to (most of) the benefits from Option 1
Pre-loaded ECU from Performance Engineering (@hinton ?) for simplicity
Downsides:
You'll pretty much be forced to cut a hole into the floor of your car, and then either weld up a mounting bracket and/or drill holes to accept the new pedal.
(If I'm mistaken in any way at all, on any of these, feel free to correct me.)
My vote personally is for option 2. Simplicity, ability to use stock parts that are for the most part "drop-in", and affordability have me sold. I don't think cutting fuel and spark for traction control is that bad of an idea, since its already proven to work on cars on the road already, and the inputs/outputs are all there.
What do y'all think?
(This will probably be a long post, so I apologize in advance)
Option 1:
Stock 944 gas pedal
Throttle potentiometer to measure pedal position.
Stock 07k Throttle Body
ECU set to accept voltage readings from two different places.
Benefits:
Ability to have ideal traction control by shutting the throttle, restricting air into the engine.
If anything electrical fails, the throttle will shut, keeping you safe
If your 07k came with the intake assembly, only the potentiometer is needed to be bought.
Downsides:
Throttle Potentiometers can get expensive.
The wiring and input tune could become complicated.
Mounting the potentiometer would need a separate bracket to hold it, and mount the throttle cable in place
Option 2:
Stock 944 gas pedal
VR6 cable driven throttle body (same bolt pattern as 07K)
ECU set to receive input from ECU from only one place.
Benefits:
Simple for controlling RPM
Everything is bolt-in (for the most part)
Stock throttle cable can be used if Alan designs a bracket
Downsides:
A new Throttle Body will have to be purchased
Traction control would have to be done by limiting spark, fuel, or most likely both. While most aftermarket ECU's can do this, it's really just preference.
(My 2001 4Runner has a cable to the TB and the traction control works.... a little too well XD)
Option 3: (standard throttle by wire)
Jetta, or some other type of electric gas pedal
07K Throttle Body
ECU set to receive input from one place and then sent it to another.
Benefits:
Refer to (most of) the benefits from Option 1
Pre-loaded ECU from Performance Engineering (@hinton ?) for simplicity
Downsides:
You'll pretty much be forced to cut a hole into the floor of your car, and then either weld up a mounting bracket and/or drill holes to accept the new pedal.
(If I'm mistaken in any way at all, on any of these, feel free to correct me.)
My vote personally is for option 2. Simplicity, ability to use stock parts that are for the most part "drop-in", and affordability have me sold. I don't think cutting fuel and spark for traction control is that bad of an idea, since its already proven to work on cars on the road already, and the inputs/outputs are all there.
What do y'all think?
#897
Right, so here's how I see our options to control the vroomz from the engine.
(This will probably be a long post, so I apologize in advance)
Option 1:
Stock 944 gas pedal
Throttle potentiometer to measure pedal position.
Stock 07k Throttle Body
ECU set to accept voltage readings from two different places.
Benefits:
Ability to have ideal traction control by shutting the throttle, restricting air into the engine.
If anything electrical fails, the throttle will shut, keeping you safe
If your 07k came with the intake assembly, only the potentiometer is needed to be bought.
Downsides:
Throttle Potentiometers can get expensive.
The wiring and input tune could become complicated.
Mounting the potentiometer would need a separate bracket to hold it, and mount the throttle cable in place
Option 2:
Stock 944 gas pedal
VR6 cable driven throttle body (same bolt pattern as 07K)
ECU set to receive input from ECU from only one place.
Benefits:
Simple for controlling RPM
Everything is bolt-in (for the most part)
Stock throttle cable can be used if Alan designs a bracket
Downsides:
A new Throttle Body will have to be purchased
Traction control would have to be done by limiting spark, fuel, or most likely both. While most aftermarket ECU's can do this, it's really just preference.
(My 2001 4Runner has a cable to the TB and the traction control works.... a little too well XD)
Option 3: (standard throttle by wire)
Jetta, or some other type of electric gas pedal
07K Throttle Body
ECU set to receive input from one place and then sent it to another.
Benefits:
Refer to (most of) the benefits from Option 1
Pre-loaded ECU from Performance Engineering (@hinton ?) for simplicity
Downsides:
You'll pretty much be forced to cut a hole into the floor of your car, and then either weld up a mounting bracket and/or drill holes to accept the new pedal.
(If I'm mistaken in any way at all, on any of these, feel free to correct me.)
My vote personally is for option 2. Simplicity, ability to use stock parts that are for the most part "drop-in", and affordability have me sold. I don't think cutting fuel and spark for traction control is that bad of an idea, since its already proven to work on cars on the road already, and the inputs/outputs are all there.
What do y'all think?
(This will probably be a long post, so I apologize in advance)
Option 1:
Stock 944 gas pedal
Throttle potentiometer to measure pedal position.
Stock 07k Throttle Body
ECU set to accept voltage readings from two different places.
Benefits:
Ability to have ideal traction control by shutting the throttle, restricting air into the engine.
If anything electrical fails, the throttle will shut, keeping you safe
If your 07k came with the intake assembly, only the potentiometer is needed to be bought.
Downsides:
Throttle Potentiometers can get expensive.
The wiring and input tune could become complicated.
Mounting the potentiometer would need a separate bracket to hold it, and mount the throttle cable in place
Option 2:
Stock 944 gas pedal
VR6 cable driven throttle body (same bolt pattern as 07K)
ECU set to receive input from ECU from only one place.
Benefits:
Simple for controlling RPM
Everything is bolt-in (for the most part)
Stock throttle cable can be used if Alan designs a bracket
Downsides:
A new Throttle Body will have to be purchased
Traction control would have to be done by limiting spark, fuel, or most likely both. While most aftermarket ECU's can do this, it's really just preference.
(My 2001 4Runner has a cable to the TB and the traction control works.... a little too well XD)
Option 3: (standard throttle by wire)
Jetta, or some other type of electric gas pedal
07K Throttle Body
ECU set to receive input from one place and then sent it to another.
Benefits:
Refer to (most of) the benefits from Option 1
Pre-loaded ECU from Performance Engineering (@hinton ?) for simplicity
Downsides:
You'll pretty much be forced to cut a hole into the floor of your car, and then either weld up a mounting bracket and/or drill holes to accept the new pedal.
(If I'm mistaken in any way at all, on any of these, feel free to correct me.)
My vote personally is for option 2. Simplicity, ability to use stock parts that are for the most part "drop-in", and affordability have me sold. I don't think cutting fuel and spark for traction control is that bad of an idea, since its already proven to work on cars on the road already, and the inputs/outputs are all there.
What do y'all think?
#898
If you can, ask them about Idle control as well. I know the VR6 has some sort of an actuator for when there isn't any force on the cable, and the pinout that was posted a couple times a while ago shows a place for it.
#900