Last month we started our latest R8 project - twin turbo. The project will consist of a complete engine tear down and rebuilt with new components that are specifically engineered for our high powered twin turbo setup. Since the stock Audi R8 engine has 12.5:1 compression, adding more than 6-8 psi of boost is about the limit for the stock internals. Since our project is being built for 800 + HP, we require higher boost, thus need to develop new internals to withstand the increased pressures and power. Listed below are the new components that we are designing / installing:

· EVOMS designed Forged Pistons (Lowered Compression)
· EVOMS designed High Strength Head Stud Kit - replaces the OEM head bolts
· EVOMS designed Hell-Fire Multi-Layer High Strength Head Gaskets
· Carrillo Connecting Rods

Besides the internal engine strengthening, we will also address other aspects of the R8 including the development of a complete intercooled twin turbo system, increase the capacity of the fuel system, tune the engine electronics, improve the strength of the drivetrain / brakes and install a tuned street / race suspension. Our customer wants the R8 to dominate on the track and still handle street driving without loss of all of the creature comforts that the R8 offers. I will update this thread as things progress with the project.

 

This is going to be an awesome project. Is there a story behind the Gumpert?

 

Yes it is the first ever produced (serial # 001) apollo. It is Roland Gumperts brain child that we now have as our demo vehicle. We are the US importer / assembly facility for the apollo. We are also going to be selling this rare beast in the next month or so after it gets tested by the major auto magazines here in the USA.

 

Awesome! Looking forward to the assembly/installation pics as well as the numbers.

 

Waiting for Pictures and Videos!

 

Will they also use Boat turbo's hanging from the back. ?

 

Boat turbos? Because thay are large? The turbos need to flow enough air to support 800 HP, so size does matter The overall weight of the added turbo system will be about the same as stock. When the weight of the rear muffler is removed, it allows us to add the turbo system without having an adverse affect on the weight balance of the car.

 

Good Luck on the build guys!.....will the 800hp target be on Pump Gas? would also be awesome if the car ran on e85
A lot of us turbo mustang guys have been using it with Great success

 

Todd looking forward to seeing this. Any chance it'll be running for the mile? I know you like to thorougly test your products so I guess that might be a rush ...... Either way look forward to seeing you and your crew again in Goliad.

 

*subscribed*