Skoda Superb III 4x4 - A sleeper’s journey – 280ps to 560ps

[micloi]

ManicMunky said:

May I suggest a lower engine/intake manifold cover to finish the bay off?

Had it on a few months ago (see photo below)! Unfortunately now it will not fit due to the hoses of the oil catch tank.

[micloi]

Quick 0-60 test today. 

Winter tyres, full weight, slight slope and plenty of wheel spin so very promising for a very low 3 seconds with proper tyres and good tarmac (under 1 seconds for 0-20mph is easily achievable with good grip)

30-50mph in under 0.92 seconds is very fast based on my previous tests which shows that the car now has a lot of potential with the new turbo.

Edited by micloi on Friday 16th February 21:53

[micloi]

wormus said:

Amazing. What about an honest 1/4 mile on the flat?

As soon as i find a legal way to do that I will. Has to be at a track or drag strip.

[micloi]

Six Figs said:

For a 500bhp awd 1800 kilo car those times look consistent.

1600kg for the car plus a not so lightweight driver plus petrol and a few things in the boot and you are very close to 1800kg indeed!

[micloi]

aaron_2000 said:

Gotta get it down to Santa Pod in the summer, go surprise some people at a few events.

I will do. I was there last year a few times and also at, the now closed, Shakespeare Raceway.

[micloi]

3.4 seconds, still winter tyres and full weight

[micloi]

alec.e said:

Amazing performance, looks really good and I think you have got the balance just right between plain saloon without being OTT, personally would loose the TDI badge though...

May I ask what total cost is so far?

Erm... Not even sure tbh, a lot of the work was done by friends or pro bono so not bad at all

Prices decreased a lot now for stage 3 kits for this engine making it one of the easiest and cost effective ways to get a 500+ bhp car.

[micloi]

Bilstein B14 height adjustable coilovers installed!
Car handling much better and ride is still very smooth and compliant.
Very happy with the result.

[micloi]

I have two, Dragy and a Vbox sport.

[micloi]

https://youtu.be/3yPgS6RWGOI

[micloi]

TheAngryDog said:

That's a little cringeworthy I am afraid. Comparing your car to an F1 car?

Artistic license of the friend that made the video All good fun!

[micloi]

wormus said:

Nicely done but £35k ?

Good luck but it’s a 560hp, 2.0 Skoda that’s unlikely to last for taxi mileage.

Edited by wormus on Wednesday 15th August 20:48

I guess you are not buying it then I would not expect it to last for taxi mileage but the forged engine can withstand 700+ bhp so 560 is well within its capabilities.

[micloi]

wormus said:

micloi said:

I guess you are not buying it then I would not expect it to last for taxi mileage but the forged engine can withstand 700+ bhp so 560 is well within its capabilities.

Not sure what you are basing that on. It’s a lot from a 2.0. Sincerely good luck and I appreciate what you’ve achieved. It’s a great build.

Based on other cars with the same or similar forged build running over 700hp for over a year and dozens of cars with a standard engine running 550+ for more than two years in very competitive conditions.

Thank you

[micloi]

£500 for an introduction that leads to a sale of the Superb  

Plus another £200 contribution to the forum. 

[micloi]

S2r said:

The ad's a bit rubbish, stuff like usb ports mentioned as per most other boggo stock Skodas, but absolutely nothing about why this one makes all that power...

'Tis a lovely car though, GLWS !

Thank you for the useful comments, ad updated based on my discussion with the company that is selling it for me :

https://www.aspicars.com/used-skoda-superb-stratfo...

[micloi]

steve-5snwi said:

Argh, shouty capitals !

Its a very nice car and a great Q car but its in RS4, AMG and M Car territory

I agree! As fast or faster than these when standard. And more spacious, and cheaper to fix if it goes wrong, and more special in its own way. These were the reasons I built it

Edited by micloi on Tuesday 21st August 22:19

[micloi]

C7 JFW said:

I am sorely tempted to sell my 2016 STI and buy this but these things are easier said than done.

Why don't you ask for a possible part exchange?

[micloi]

Matt Hew said:

700+ bhp you say? What would be required for that kind of power figure on top of what is already installed?

Bigger turbo and injectors. I was tempted but I did not want to increase turbo lag as it is also a family car and to be honest it is plenty fast the way it is...

[micloi]

Sold ... I will miss it

[micloi]

B'stard Child said:

onwards and upwards - what replaces it?

Nothing special at the moment. Older cars to save some money.