Finally got the connector I'd asked about on Friday to come loose, but predictably, it broke... and sadly, it'll need to be lengthened to give me a comfort level, now that the lock clip is broken - the DB location is just a bit further away.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/53277/dahlback_install_001.jpg">

Fuel rail and injectors out of the way; interestingly, BOTH nuts securing the manifold were loose, and ALL BUT TWO of the cap screws holding it on were barely finger tight - arrrgh.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/53277/dahlback_install_003.jpg">

Yes, these ports could clearly use port-matching.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/53277/dahlback_install_017.jpg">

Almost done - everything's installed and the engine fired up. Worth noting, reinstalling the injectors was a real pain - the fuel rail DID NOT re-seat properly - flush and tight - on the casting bungs designed for it; I'll need to go back in and install some spacers.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/53277/dahlback_install_025.jpg">

I decided to go back in and clean up the hoses - here's a "before" pic for reference:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/53277/coolant_misc_007.jpg">

Moved the fuel pressure gauge and replaced a bunch of hoses with silicone; anyway, done for the time being - still need to go in and install my SFS DV Relo hose in lieu of the Forge kit on there now.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/53277/dahlback_install_026.jpg">

 

Nice work Will, bout time you decided on which one to use.

 

The APR needs a head along with a big turbo - as you know - and realistically I won't be doing that for at least another year at the earliest, so I may go on and try harder to sell it.

 

Good work!

 

Tell me more about the APR mani.

 

Thanks!

 

I'll post some new shots tomorrow - it's really a beautiful piece - ceramic coated now &amp; all back together.

 

make your fuel rail sits unevenly?

 

the injectors just drop into a machined seat (you might be able to get an idea looking at my pic poster - there's a few raw shots of the DB there; the problem had more to do with the amount of free play on the fuel rail fittings and the location of the cast taps that the fuel rail screws down to in relation to the length of the injectors.

 

nice... good stuff... i'll snap some shots while swapping mine. we'll compare and constrast later