High mileage and slight score marking on cylinder one also drop in compression on cylinder one. Could be piston ring problems ready to go further and do irreparable damage. Best option but very costly is new engine or repairs to existing. Best of luck Mat and hope you come out smelling of roses. Absolutely a great channel. Interesting,informative and supremely entertaining.
I think option 2 should be eliminated completely. the power loss isn't enough to justify a rebuild. it will gradually get worse, but as it worsens its super unlikely it would damage anything other than what's already damaged; so It's not like the work needed to be done or the bill attached to it would be any worse. If it were my call, I'd drive it until I was bored with the power level, or until I was prepared to do a full rebuild and boost it at the same time (I'd probably go twin turbo). Until then enjoy it. Love the car by the way! I have a gated R8 that's currently under the knife for some maintenance items. Your videos are giving me some much needed motivation to get it done lol.
What we want to see at the end of the day is Mat make a sweet profit. But there are rules to this game which simple folk like me don't understand. I understand costing, but not the hidden incomes from entertaining watchers on Youtub. These distort matters enormously and explain why Mat's crazy decisions to throw away money on not needed/ not sale income returning add ons are not so crazy after all. Much of the 'nonsense' is actually forming a big part of Mat's shows. At the end of the day Mat is selling theatre tickets rather than sensibly building a car for himself, Hannah, or a customer. It's whole new ball game which potentially makes errors super profitable as it's top drawer entertainment. It took me a while to catch on just how super-smart Mat is. Even more remarkable is that Hannah is secretly the boss and pulls his strings.
I still think the black audi badge on the front would look really nice. The front wouldnt look as plain. But still amazing build mat! Cant wait for your next video! 👍
I don't know about a new block, but definitely a rebuild. Also a supercharger over turbos for this if you were to choose option three. With a supercharger, you will have that instant power and not loose that beautiful exhaust note of that 4.2L
Option 3 with a supercharger - I think I've suggested supercharging it before, because I read a little while ago that for the R8, a supercharger was a superior option to a turbocharger. Either way you'd be putting out some extreme power, so tickets would sell in record time if you were to raffle it off like previous cars.
Your videos make my day Matt! Absolute joy watching you put in countless hours and effort into this Audi r8. It would be amazing to see it super charged! Cant wait to see what the future holds!
Option 3 Matt, I would assume you will be strapping a supercharger onto the engine instead of turbochargers but for next vid would be great if you can run us mere mortals thru each option, pros and cons and also ease of fitting, including aesthetics of the engine bay.
So many excited about supercharged turbo, I just wonder whether Mat can have any car racer to steer revamped Audi and hit on the road! Hopefully, settle the heat disspation issues as well. More horses needs more cooling. Mat, your project looks greatttt!Excited about it🤩!
I know its only 15bhp down which is great for the mileage, but I also understand the stress of rebuilding the entire engine just to have it running that extra 15bhp (even though it will be fresh again) but yeah, if you're going to go as far as a rebuild, go with boost too - You'll only thank yourself after :)
I can already tell by your reaction at the end you want option 3. Give yourself and all of us exactly that. That said, You’ve put a lot of effort into this ragged track day car I am happy with whatever you go with.
Mat, don’t waste your time on trying to improve cylinder one. All of your time and money needs to go on getting it re- wrapped into a decent colour! (Liquid slurry gloss is so last year buddy) stay safe and have a great Christmas! 😊👍
Mat, I’m still a year behind but I won’t watch another new video until I fully catch up, however, I think by that time I will be watching you on your own Sky TV series. Top quality as always. In awe, really am. 🤘🏽
Great video, again! I would leave the engine as is. Consolidate your gains, focus on fun mods and/or the other cars on the channel. Keep the videos coming!
Option 3 if you can afford it!!!!!!! Turbos! Also next car please find an RS7 that needs some love. I just picked one up and would love to see how you would work your magic on one.
The no.1 cylinder is worrying. With the drag marks and low compression I suspect there is an oil feed problem there. It isn't going to get any better and if it is an oil feed - cylinder wall spray jet - that is blocked, trying for more power will make the piston prone to failure.
Option 3.. supercharged or twin turbo.. would be so worth it. The question is though Matt... are you going to raffle this car off like the last one..🙏🙏🙏
I know it's been a while, but I cannot find any video where Mat fixes the engine and/or explains which option he finally chose. Does anybody have a link? These engine-based videos are my favourite, which is why I also love all the Lamborghini-Murcielago-vids. Keep up the good work!
Good you found the problem matt if it was me I would leave it you have plenty of power but what I would say change the colour of the wrap copper chrome matt
You’ve come this far why stop and cheap out the car looks amazing we would I all appreciate a good engine out job for more Power and a complete car that will be very desirable when you’ve finished 💪🏽 might be expensive but you can put a price on custom.
You were stood next to my sisters r8 when you were having yours done at re performance. They had the orange added to the black and had brakes and exhaust done . sounds mad like yours.
Classic hose causing issues... 🙈 100% needs built! If you're just gonna be driving on the UK roads I think supercharger ftw. If you're gonna be at high revs most of the time... Turbo. 😂 When you're in Swindon next I reckon you'd like to see a crazy R8 race project. 👍
Mate that sounds like a nice project needs to be done.. no supercharger. Get a nice turbo or maybe even twin take the back end off and have them smiling at ya 🤪👌🏻
Cannot believe the dyno results at the end of the vid 😂 Insane 😂
What do you guys think I should do engine wise? 🤔
Twin turbo would be insane 🤷🏻♀️👍
Simple tune
Yea he is right, twin TURBO would be nice..m
Love your videos
Forge and turbo it I’m sure there will be companies wanting the publicity. Get some freebies or super discounts lol
Option 3 Mat, you know it, I know it, all of us know it!
100% if he does pick option 3 he needs to add a wing lol
Supercharger, love a good whine.
He's set himself up to do it😂😂
Option 3
That air box has been in and out more times than a pensioners teeth 😂
Sensible choice: Just leave it and just get it mapped
What we really wanna see: SUPER CHARGE!!!!
just about right xD
"There shouldn't be a hole in the gearbox." Made me laugh. Turbocharge it, supercharge it - you know you want to.
We are obviously going for Option 3! Like if all of you nice people agree! 😁
gonna pick myself up a hoodie to help fund the madness that would be option 3 - you know what you have to do Mat!
Slap a new motor in it, put a VF Engineering super charger on top and that my friend is the perfect combo!!
Preach. Do what Sam said... super charge that b***h.
RE performance is an amazing place man! Got my Armytrix installed on my S5 there 👌🏼 amazing people
That poor airbox will be able to remove itself soon 🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂
@@MatArmstrongbmx Love your work dude. Excited to see where this R8 goes.
It’s been in and out more times than a pensioners teeth 😂
High mileage and slight score marking on cylinder one also drop in compression on cylinder one. Could be piston ring problems ready to go further and do irreparable damage. Best option but very costly is new engine or repairs to existing. Best of luck Mat and hope you come out smelling of roses. Absolutely a great channel. Interesting,informative and supremely entertaining.
Option 3...
Well played for finding the missing horsies
I think option 2 should be eliminated completely. the power loss isn't enough to justify a rebuild. it will gradually get worse, but as it worsens its super unlikely it would damage anything other than what's already damaged; so It's not like the work needed to be done or the bill attached to it would be any worse. If it were my call, I'd drive it until I was bored with the power level, or until I was prepared to do a full rebuild and boost it at the same time (I'd probably go twin turbo). Until then enjoy it.
Love the car by the way! I have a gated R8 that's currently under the knife for some maintenance items. Your videos are giving me some much needed motivation to get it done lol.
This probably is the only channel where even the ads are interesting.
Proud of ya mate
(And that place and Keven look great lol)
Put that TURBO on It!🔥🔥🔥
I don’t know why you even give us options. You know what we want... more horses!
No contest Mat. Supercharged is far superior to the turbo option...
No lag, far far more reliable and more power.. Great video. 👌👍
What we want to see at the end of the day is Mat make a sweet profit. But there are rules to this game which simple folk like me don't understand.
I understand costing, but not the hidden incomes from entertaining watchers on Youtub. These distort matters enormously and explain why Mat's crazy decisions to throw away money on not needed/ not sale income returning add ons are not so crazy after all. Much of the 'nonsense' is actually forming a big part of Mat's shows.
At the end of the day Mat is selling theatre tickets rather than sensibly building a car for himself, Hannah, or a customer. It's whole new ball game which potentially makes errors super profitable as it's top drawer entertainment.
It took me a while to catch on just how super-smart Mat is. Even more remarkable is that Hannah is secretly the boss and pulls his strings.
I still think the black audi badge on the front would look really nice. The front wouldnt look as plain. But still amazing build mat! Cant wait for your next video! 👍
Definitely! 👍🏻👍🏻
I said that in the first vid after the wrap!
@@jackerrington9268 same
I don't know about a new block, but definitely a rebuild. Also a supercharger over turbos for this if you were to choose option three. With a supercharger, you will have that instant power and not loose that beautiful exhaust note of that 4.2L
Number 3 strap a turbo on it and wrapp it a different colour 😂
You cant wrap a turbo it would melt!!!!!!!!!!
@@martinlong8739 he meant the car pal
@@user-gi2wc1lc6b it's a joke pal.... went right over you
@@user-gi2wc1lc6b Really........🤣
@@martinlong8739 cant lie i thought you woulda been some 9 year old thinking you actually thought he meant wrapping the turbo, fair play
Option 3 all the way, loving your videos Matt, keep them coming 💪
The rims are sick 🔥🔥🔥
Option 1 with a decent remap 👍🏼
I’d go for a supercharger. Instant grunt! Cheers, Matt. 👍🏻
Still enjoying this one, I spotted you driving about in it the other day, it looks 👌🏼
Option 3 is absolutely insane 😁
You know it’s all about option 3 Matt. Great video. Pleased for you with the power gain. Good looks good power. All good.
Nahhh, I’ll go with option 1. Save all the craziness for the c63.
@Holden Nazarian I agree the R8 looks absolutely boss, especially the wrap. But it’s a NA v8 in compacted car, super charge it and it’ll probably fly.
Option 3 with a supercharger - I think I've suggested supercharging it before, because I read a little while ago that for the R8, a supercharger was a superior option to a turbocharger. Either way you'd be putting out some extreme power, so tickets would sell in record time if you were to raffle it off like previous cars.
8:37 the a45 in the background
Number 3 Matt all day. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 nice seeing you @ Kane’s the other day 🙌🏼
Show us some love mate❤️ I drop everything to watch your videos straight away 👌
Mat!!..you did Option 3 in the video alone bro! Whatever you choose we are always with yah my man!!
0:14
I want this as my ringtone.
Bruh xD
Your videos make my day Matt! Absolute joy watching you put in countless hours and effort into this Audi r8. It would be amazing to see it super charged! Cant wait to see what the future holds!
9:04 it’s the Richard out of The Inbetweeners Movie!!!!
Lol
I could bet I saw you driving the R8 around Leicester/Melton Mowbray few days ago. Now you confirm that, nice car mate, love it !
Option 3. Rent free 😂❤️ everyone wants to see a sick build
Not finished watching yet but your optimism is inspiring!
Best car channel, worldwide, no discussion!
Option 3 Matt, I would assume you will be strapping a supercharger onto the engine instead of turbochargers but for next vid would be great if you can run us mere mortals thru each option, pros and cons and also ease of fitting, including aesthetics of the engine bay.
Fix it.... this problem could bring you more problems in the future...
The one channel I’d fully buy all the sponsored products jus to support Mat!
Your probably the most DIY car youtuber 😂😂
Is this sarcasm?
@@shiTthebed86 kind of but it’s true
@@m_147 what are you talking about? Are you only subbed to this channel on youtube or something?
@@shiTthebed86 what do you mean
@@m_147 he is no where near the most DIY car youtuber. Not even close
I actually love the R8 rebuild and the hearing aid colour is growing on me. Keep this content coming!!
You’re Car is A Decent car not a Crazy Car so small wig will suit it.💞
Defo small wing
@@ashjarvis4297Yeahs 🤩
So many excited about supercharged turbo, I just wonder whether Mat can have any car racer to steer revamped Audi and hit on the road! Hopefully, settle the heat disspation issues as well. More horses needs more cooling.
Mat, your project looks greatttt!Excited about it🤩!
Option 5: swap 2.5 RS3 engine in and crank the boost up.
absolutely love your content, great videos and sound to go with it. If money wouldn't be an issue, supercharge it, the difference is priceless.
I Chose the Option 3 😏
Source a v10 and supercharge that, would be beyond insane!!
I know its only 15bhp down which is great for the mileage, but I also understand the stress of rebuilding the entire engine just to have it running that extra 15bhp (even though it will be fresh again) but yeah, if you're going to go as far as a rebuild, go with boost too - You'll only thank yourself after :)
I can already tell by your reaction at the end you want option 3. Give yourself and all of us exactly that. That said, You’ve put a lot of effort into this ragged track day car I am happy with whatever you go with.
6:36 (At Work watching) tried to contain my laugh but couldn't boss came by and now his laughing too...we all learned from that mistake
Mat, don’t waste your time on trying to improve cylinder one. All of your time and money needs to go on getting it re- wrapped into a decent colour! (Liquid slurry gloss is so last year buddy) stay safe and have a great Christmas! 😊👍
Option no 3 Mat... we come to your channel for this type of content. 😁👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Super charge mat! And put it to the test on track! 👍🏼🔥
Option 1... be sensible for who buys it in the future. Save your money for the next venture. Great vids 👍
Love the way Phil laughs at your disasters
Great video mat, gotta be option 3 for me......get that engine screaming.
All the best bud.
Fellow Leicester man it's got to be option 3, 700 bhp ooohh sounds good, We'll done Mat, can't wait, let's get the engine out!!!!
Great vid as always Mat, gonna have to go with option 3! Like you didn’t know!! Go big or go home! Supercharged V8 Sweet!!
Mat, I’m so far into your back catalogue that I feel like we went to school together 😂all good again boss🤘🏽
Supercharged Hearing Aid for sure!
Great content as always Mat!
Mat, I’m still a year behind but I won’t watch another new video until I fully catch up, however, I think by that time I will be watching you on your own Sky TV series. Top quality as always. In awe, really am. 🤘🏽
Great video, again! I would leave the engine as is. Consolidate your gains, focus on fun mods and/or the other cars on the channel. Keep the videos coming!
Each day i hope u post a new video cuzz they are simply awsome!! Lots of car love from belgium!
Option 3.. twin turbo. Your channel will go crazy
Love the nervous laugh when thinking of costs ! But forever positive buddy as usual.
Option 3💯 and u know Phil wants to tune that baby with 2 turbos
Option 3 if you can afford it!!!!!!! Turbos! Also next car please find an RS7 that needs some love. I just picked one up and would love to see how you would work your magic on one.
After all that time and effort into the R8 i would go with Option 3! Make it into a complete beast that you have risen from the dead!
Supercharged mat all day long great videos 👍
Option 4 mate. The 4 roter 26b engine swap 👍👌
Twin turbos!
Whatever way you go it'll be an interesting journey Matt, keep it up 👍
The no.1 cylinder is worrying. With the drag marks and low compression I suspect there is an oil feed problem there. It isn't going to get any better and if it is an oil feed - cylinder wall spray jet - that is blocked, trying for more power will make the piston prone to failure.
Option 3.. supercharged or twin turbo.. would be so worth it.
The question is though Matt... are you going to raffle this car off like the last one..🙏🙏🙏
I know it's been a while, but I cannot find any video where Mat fixes the engine and/or explains which option he finally chose. Does anybody have a link? These engine-based videos are my favourite, which is why I also love all the Lamborghini-Murcielago-vids. Keep up the good work!
great video quick question, what brand is that jack you have during that oil change thanks
Turbo charge it all day long. Oh and I must say I wasnt sure on the colour to start with but its definitely growing on me looks sweet 👍👍
Option 3 sounds a good plan super charged 👌
Good you found the problem matt if it was me I would leave it you have plenty of power but what I would say change the colour of the wrap copper chrome matt
"Hear aid Beige" LOL - brilliant Mat.
Option 1 - sensible
Option 2 - less sensible
Option 3 - Its an R8! - nothing should be sensible - only way to go
You’ve come this far why stop and cheap out the car looks amazing we would I all appreciate a good engine out job for more Power and a complete car that will be very desirable when you’ve finished 💪🏽 might be expensive but you can put a price on custom.
You were stood next to my sisters r8 when you were having yours done at re performance. They had the orange added to the black and had brakes and exhaust done . sounds mad like yours.
If this was in the US I'd say option 3. But how often do you put your foot down in the UK ??
Love your videos mate put so much energy in to them
Thumbs up the for the video and the turbo conversion 👍👍
thinking about it.. i swear i saw a trail of oil somewhere in Swindon this week
depends are you keeping it? or selling it? If it was mine I would drive it until it breaks or effects performance then access my options.
Cannot believe you were in Swindon... That's twice I have missed you... once at Mallory and now my home town grrrr
Turbo all the way Mat!🏎🏁
Option 3 Matt it’s got to be! Not supercharged but tubro
It’s 70bhp down, I’ve tried everything!
*tries 2 things*
😂 love the videos, keep them up!
Love your videos Mat keep em coming
Turbo, turbo and turbo!! You know it makes sense!!! 👍👍
Obviously I'm all for option 3. Hope you get to do it mate. Already subscribed and liked.
Classic hose causing issues... 🙈 100% needs built! If you're just gonna be driving on the UK roads I think supercharger ftw. If you're gonna be at high revs most of the time... Turbo. 😂 When you're in Swindon next I reckon you'd like to see a crazy R8 race project. 👍
Re-build and a supercharger! Love the sound of a supercharged V8 🤤
Mate that sounds like a nice project needs to be done.. no supercharger. Get a nice turbo or maybe even twin take the back end off and have them smiling at ya 🤪👌🏻