Introducing LOBA Motorsport's project LO750

**imola** · 09-19-2010 05:20 PM

Some good looking work you guys have going on! Keep us all posted

**exorcet** · 09-19-2010 06:26 PM

can you tell us more about the intercoolers? they look great.

**J-b5** · 09-19-2010 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by jibberjive

Thanks buddy. I suspected it had, and that actually helps me respect the current EPL numbers a little more than I used to without that info.

Me too seeing as how we no longer are seeing ridiculous 500whp k04 cars rolling out of their with huge ego battles and no decent timeslips.

**Boris** · 09-19-2010 10:31 PM

I cant wait for CORY and the WHOLE gang to all bring everything we need to bring everything back to the basics. I fised everything, even the megahurtz problem she has.

**aemkej** · 09-20-2010 06:53 AM

Well, the intercoolers turned out to be more expensive than expected when designing them. Okay, we had them made by ARC of Japan, which is not the cheapest way, yet we wanted to go with top quality.
This set of SMICs is still one-of-a-kind and I'm seriously doubting they'll ever be produced in bulk. A retail price of approximately $4,700 (for these two) would scare all customers away

I am sure we COULD make them considerably cheaper if produced in bulk, but the market for S4 / RS4 B5 SMICs is virtually saturated.

What we know for sure is that a comparison between our 18-R SMICs (also fin-tube type) and the prototypes showed the intake air temp after the ICs was about 30°C (86°F) lower!

I'm going to add more pics later

**PDavis40** · 09-20-2010 09:14 AM

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Looks like a pretty sweet build, subscribed.

**NogaroWonda00** · 09-20-2010 11:53 AM

Wow that kind of overhead on smic's would be retarded!

If you wouldn't mind sharing some info on where you got the core from I'd be interested in buying some of that, pm me!

**dla79** · 09-20-2010 12:26 PM

OMG that intercooler design looks insane. What core are you using I would love to get my hands on a set!

**Gewaltakt** · 09-20-2010 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by dla79

OMG that intercooler design looks insane. What core are you using I would love to get my hands on a set!

"Well, the intercoolers turned out to be more expensive than expected when designing them. Okay, we had them made by ARC of Japan, which is not the cheapest way, yet we wanted to go with top quality.
This set of SMICs is still one-of-a-kind and I'm seriously doubting they'll ever be produced in bulk. A retail price of approximately $4,700 (for these two) would scare all customers away I am sure we COULD make them considerably cheaper if produced in bulk, but the market for S4 / RS4 B5 SMICs is virtually saturated.

What we know for sure is that a comparison between our 18-R SMICs (also fin-tube type) and the prototypes showed the intake air temp after the ICs was about 30°C (86°F) lower!

I'm going to add more pics later "

**RolledMySTi** · 09-20-2010 03:51 PM

Good looking stuff, especially those intercoolers.

**fatezero** · 09-20-2010 05:30 PM

Considering ER's have a 2% Delta, I don't know why people continue to try and make something better...You can't make the air colder then ambient

**aemkej** · 09-23-2010 04:52 AM

**aemkej** · 09-23-2010 04:55 AM

Here's our next part. The 2 disc Sachs RCS200 kevlar pad clutch kit with LOBA 31CRV9 steel flywheel (7 kgs / 15,4 lbs).
Made in co-operation with Sachs this is in fact Sachs' very first kevlar pad clutch! This clutch will hold 1000+ Nm (738 ft/lbs).

**Reich** · 09-23-2010 06:17 AM

That's a def nice clutch. What do you use to bolt the heads? Studs or bolts.
It apears that you used bolts instead.

**nthusiastt** · 09-23-2010 07:36 AM

About fucking time we get a cool build on here! WOOOT!

* crosses fingers that zine douche nozzles don't destroy this thread too.

**exorcet** · 09-23-2010 08:48 AM

seriously... i'm contacting you guys when i'm a millionaire and want my 'museum quality' S4 built.

can you tell us more about Loba Motorsport's history - been around a while, new company, etc? Builds only or will you be developing and selling parts (like the clutch..that a one-off of this build or is it something you developed to sell?)

**fatezero** · 09-23-2010 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by exorcet

seriously... i'm contacting you guys when i'm a millionaire and want my 'museum quality' S4 built.

can you tell us more about Loba Motorsport's history - been around a while, new company, etc? Builds only or will you be developing and selling parts (like the clutch..that a one-off of this build or is it something you developed to sell?)

As mentioned, these guys are very active in audisrs.com and I have seen them around for the better part of 2-3 years at least. From what I understand, Darius Loba was or is a very experienced Audi Technician that went out on his own and they are based in Hamburg Germany. He does amazing work and has come up with a lot of cool stuff like this carbon Ypipe

...and their 3L stroker kit that uses Mahle pistons:

and my favorite...these Cast manifolds:

**spa** · 09-23-2010 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by nthusiastt

About fucking time we get a cool build on here! WOOOT!

* crosses fingers that zine douche nozzles don't destroy this thread too.

shhhh.... i expect nothing but silence from you then...

**BlkdoutS4** · 09-23-2010 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by fatezero

As mentioned, these guys are very active in audisrs.com and I have seen them around for the better part of 2-3 years at least. From what I understand, Darius Loba was or is a very experienced Audi Technician that went out on his own and they are based in Hamburg Germany. He does amazing work and has come up with a lot of cool stuff like this carbon Ypipe

I want this...

**imola** · 09-23-2010 11:21 AM

wow keep it coming!

**americanthunder** · 09-23-2010 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by BlkdoutA4

I want this...

ME TOO!

**Alex818** · 09-23-2010 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by imola

wow keep it coming!

yah what he said!

**Turbo1A4** · 09-23-2010 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by Alex818

yah what he said!

and what he said!!!!

**dla79** · 09-23-2010 01:53 PM

I am curious about what kind of lifters and cams are those in that motor? They don't look OEM but I could be wrong.

Those cast manifolds look awesome....

**ThirdStrike** · 09-23-2010 02:04 PM

Anyone have the dimensions on the intercoolers? They dont look that big... (I'm sure the oval tube design is a bit more efficient, but bottom line- size matters)

**dla79** · 09-23-2010 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by ThirdStrike

Anyone have the dimensions on the intercoolers? They dont look that big... (I'm sure the oval tube design is a bit more efficient, but bottom line- size matters)

That's what she said... sorry I could not resist I know it was juvenile LOL...

**AutoUnion1** · 09-23-2010 06:04 PM

Got some dimensions on these proto intercoolers from Michael @ Loba:

260mmX260mmX100mm or 10.24"X10.24"X3.94"

In comparison:

With that fin design, I'm going to venture to say that these will flow really well.

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**fatezero** · 09-23-2010 06:40 PM

Considering ERs are 10"x8"x4.5" (13.5"x8"x4.5" with end tanks) I will go with the ER's thank you ;o)

Even though I would be the first to say Loba makes some of the best parts for the S4, bar none, I would have to see side-by-side IAT logs to be sold on these. As I said, ERs have a 2% delta and you really cant get much better than that.

**AUDILAC** · 09-23-2010 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by BlkdoutA4

I want this...

agreed!!

**dubseven** · 09-23-2010 10:49 PM

WOW! Looks great. Pics are amazing!

**DaveS4** · 09-23-2010 10:57 PM

I feel like I'm going to be buying a crap load of stuff from these guys if their stuff doesn't make it to north america sometime in the near future! Looking AWESOME!