words: Bill, photos: Trever Andrew
Nogaro Blue is one of those colors that looks great on anything but especially better on an RS model. How about an RS model like this RS 5 with 900hp with the capability of up to 1600hp AND a manual swap? Here’s the ad:
Twin Turbo Manual Swapped RS5 in Audi Exclusive Nogaro Blue w/Black Optics. Meticulously built and maintained – only the highest quality parts have been installed. This is a truly unique one-off vehicle that turns heads and is an ultimate sleeper. This vehicle has never seen snow and is not driven in the winter. A recent checkup at Anderson Motorsport this spring included installing a new lightweight battery, leak check, and coolant hose clamp replacement.
If the post is still up – it’s still available.
Tuned on E85 and made 1050AWHP on a glory pull with 800TQ. Currently set at 26PSI making 900WHP and is torque limited in 1st and 2nd gear around 400 to limit transmission wear.
The engine is built for 1600HP if someone wanted to throw a sequential transmission in. I’ve put about 3,000 miles on the build and have had no issues. The car is tuned like OEM and it has a great driver’s feel (no heavy clutch). I don’t have time to enjoy the car and have some other priorities in life right now.
The price is fair considering the mods list and labor involved to build such a machine. If you don’t agree you probably aren’t the right enthusiast for this type of build. Granted whoever gets this car won’t ever understand the amount of stress, time, and money that went into building this. A stock RS5 is worth $50K with Audi Exclusive paint. There are over 1,000 man-hours invested – 200 into the manual swap alone I’m open to offers as well but not really interested in vehicle trades. We all know you don’t get all your money back out of mods and the RS is priced accordingly. Test drives with cash in hand only. Support will be offered in the future for any questions or potential modifications.
More Photos & Videos on IG @RS5.TT
Videos –
Dyno Run: https://vimeo.com/671371399
Cold Start: https://vimeo.com/645771884
Daily Driving: https://vimeo.com/645773049
Exhaust Note: https://vimeo.com/645772828
The mods list is an essay so get your reading glasses out:
Setrab Oil Cooler
Mishimoto Inline Oil Thermostat
Fuel Lab 515 Series EFI FPR
Custom Fuel Lines
2 Stainless Fuel Filters
Haltech Elite 2500 W/Premium Harness
2 Haltech Can Wideband Controllers
Haltech IO12 Expander Box W/harness
Haltech Flex Fuel Composition Sensor
Haltech Multi-Function Can Gauge 52MM
Willwood Clutch Kit
2x Turbosmart Raceport Blow Off Valves
B8 S5 4.2 Manual Transmission 10,000 miles
B8 S5 Driveshaft 30,000 miles
B8.5 S5 Sport Differential 39,000 miles (Part #44059340) (Fresh Fluids on 8/2/21 – 23K miles)
Johnson Racing Engines – RI (Machine Work)
JE Pistons Custom 4.0
JE Piston Rings
Pauter Custom Rods
Kings ALPHA Racing Bearings
LA Sleeves 82MM
Stainless Clutch Line
2 XONA XR 65/57S – X2C Turbos
Injector Dynamics IDX1700 Injectors
RS5 Camshafts
Aasco Custom 4.2 Flywheel
Supertech Single Valve Springs
Supertech Single Slot Titanium Retainers
Supertech Stainless Nitride Coated Valves
Raceware Head Studs
Audi RS4 Throttlebody
JXB Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Upgrade
Custom Stainless Headers – Ceramic Coated
JXB Solid Shifter Mounting Plate
Custom Turbo Manifolds – Ceramic Coated
Custom Downpipes
Custom External Open Wastegates – 2 Tial Sport MVS
Custom DUAL 3” Exhaust W/X Pipe & Borla XR1 Mufflers
Custom Intercooler Piping/Intake
FSI/HPFP Deleted to DI
Custom Sportshifters Shifter & Knob
Treadstone TR1245 Intercooler
2 K&N Air Filters
034 Billet Motor Mounts
Eurocode Ale Kruez X Brace
034 Trans Mount
034 Diff Mounts
034 Subframe Bushings
034 Density Strut Mount
034 Rear Sway Bar
034 Rear End Links
Bilstein B16 PSS10 Coilovers
ECS Billet Oil Filter Cover
ECS Street Belly Shields Custom Fit
Custom Catch Can Setup
Custom Coolant Lines
R8 Oil Cap
R8 Coolant Reservoir Cap
R8 Carbon Ceramic Rotors & Calipers
JHM Short Throw Shifter
JHM Solid Shifter Linkage
LED License Plate Lights
AFS E – Code Headlights
Black BBS CHR 20×10.5 “ Wheels
Toyo R888R Tires 285/30/20
RS5 Euro Red Start Button
Podi Boost Gauge Mount
DriftMotion Transmission Cooler Kit
(240 Micron An-6 Oil Filter, Mocal 17-311 Pump, Setrap FP119M22i Cooler/WFan)
ECS 380MM 2 Piece Drilled/Slotted Rotors – Front
ECS 330MM 2 Piece Drilled/Slotted Rotors – Rear
ECS Stainless Steel Brake Lines F&R
Motul 5.1 Synthetic Brake Fluid 22,000
Motul Gear 300 Transmission Fluid 75W90 22,000
Recaro Sportster GT Seats
Takata 2” Drift Harness
RSNAV S3 10.25” Screen W/Wireless Carplay & AHD Backup Camera
Valentine One V2 W/Blendmount
Anti-Laser Priority Front & Rear Laser Jammers W/Dual Heads + TX Sensor
D3S: Phillips +150% Xtreme Vision HID Bulb
Full 3 Stage Cut/Polish
XPEL 35% Tint All Around
XPEL PPF installed on the entire vehicle.
Revozsport Carbon Fiber Hood W/ Side Vents – Painted To Match Car W/Aerolatch Hood Pins
Studio RSR Half Roll Cage – Chromoly
JS Alternators Upgraded 300Amp Alternator
Nitro Carbon Fiber Slam Panel
Nitro Carbon Fiber Exhaust Tips
Radium 6 GAL Fuel Cell W/Custom Bracket
Radium Surge Tank
3 Surge Tank Pumps and 1 Lift Pump Included, Walbro F90000274 E85
JXB Performance Front LSD Differential
Custom Billet Intake Manifold
RS5 Machined Heads W/ New Valve Guides
New Water Pump, Alternator, Coil Packs, & Starter at 23,000.
ECS Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler
Wow…this is a beast and it’s for sale. Twin turbo V8, Nogaro Blue, manual 6-speed; what’s not to love? You can find this RS 5 Coupe manual swap on our Audi Club North America – Classifieds page HERE.
