Complete TT Swap, Part 2, the rest of the car....
So the summer before last, I bought a TT JDM motor, stripped it down to the short block, and rebuilt it from there up, and threw it into my FWD NA body. Motor runs great, stupid fun, but now it's time to bring the rest of the car up to the same level. I am going to put in a welded AWD tranny, new suspension, the compressor, alternator, new gas tank and fuel pump assembly, calipers, rotors, pads, carrier bearing assemblies and starter. Along with the new tranny, I assume I am going to need new axles, clutch, and flywheel.
So, to that end, I am looking for advice on what I need for this swap, especially since it's going to be a modified AWD tranny, and that I want to upgrade to TT brakes, and the stock ECS suspension. I'll lay out what I think I need to go shopping for, and if I'm wrong, please let me know. I don't really want to lower the car at all, as it has 19x9.5 Mille Miglia Evo 5 Sports on it, maybe at most an inch, but I'm good either way.
Calipers- Stock TT, front and rear, OEM
Pads- EBC Yellowstuff (I drive the car like I stole it)
Rotors- Still open to suggestions
Upgrading all lines to braided SS
Tranny- 5 speed, with a welded VCU (I'll find a pre-existing one, and not ruin a good one)
Axles and halfshaft/mounting bracket- TT OEM units
Clutch- DXD Stage 2
FLywheel-Fidanza Aluminum
Carrier bearing assemblies- not sure if I need AWD or FWD given the rest of the swap
Suspension: Complete virgin, need suggestions, couldn't find anything on an ECS install via search
Starter-does it matter given the new flywheel?
Compressor- OEM replacement
Alternator- larger draw than stock, throwing a small amp in, along with all the other pre-existing gadgets already installed
Motor mounts- 3sx Poly, full set
Gas tank/pump assembly- stock, cleaned up, and coated
Any suggestions, advice, or input would be greatly appreciated, if it's constructive! Thanks.
