Golf MK4 1.8t

[HM-2]

Pointless unless you're chasing big power, as are decats.

[Vw nut]

HM-2 said:

Pointless unless you're chasing big power, as are decats.

I am chasing power but not putting new turbos or anything like that but doing remap/tip/front mount

[HM-2]

Vw nut said:

HM-2 said:

Pointless unless you're chasing big power, as are decats.

I am chasing power but not putting new turbos or anything like that but doing remap/tip/front mount

The difference is likely to be trivial. A couple of HP most likely. Better sticking the money away for a K04.

[Vw nut]

HM-2 said:

The difference is likely to be trivial. A couple of HP most likely. Better sticking the money away for a K04.

Yes I was thinking that is a ko4 a straight bolt on

[Chrismawa]

Vw nut said:

...so going to fit a tip ...

You still putting this off??

[Vw nut]

Chrismawa said:

Vw nut said:

...so going to fit a tip ...

You still putting this off??

Lol you got me mate wait for the better weather that's a good one

[Chrismawa]

Haha yeah same as me really got a boost gauge to fit which is a bit of a pint to route. Hopefully get this done next week.

[Vw nut]

That sounds good mate mine coming together ok going to fit the wheels at the weekend fingers crossed

[Vw nut]

When you fitted the tip did you notice any difference in power

[Vw nut]

So today fitted my BBS look good just need a 10mm spacer on the front to clear the coilovers

[Vw nut]

Also think I need a 15mm spacer at the back just to look better

[Vw nut]

How easy is it to fit a front mount intercooler on a MK4 do you have to do much chopping to the front bumper

[Vw nut]

Vw nut said:

How easy is it to fit a front mount intercooler on a MK4 do you have to do much chopping to the front bumper

Don't won't it to stick out and look stupid has anyone got any experience of fitting it to a 1.8t going to be remapping it so starting to do engine mods hopefully with a bit of money and time hoping for around 240bhp which is a ko3s limit really

[aaron_2000]

HM-2 said:

Vw nut said:

HM-2 said:

Pointless unless you're chasing big power, as are decats.

I am chasing power but not putting new turbos or anything like that but doing remap/tip/front mount

The difference is likely to be trivial. A couple of HP most likely. Better sticking the money away for a K04.

The K04 in my Leon made it feel much quicker, but I found it had quite a bit of turbo lag. Probably best going for forged internals with a K04, although the Leon was good for up to 300 before you needed forged pistons.

[Vw nut]

Nice like I said 240bhp is enough for me would like a ko3s hybrid but mega money

[aaron_2000]

For linear power delivery, I'd stick with the K03. Are Leon 225 Brembos an easy enough conversion?

[Vw nut]

aaron_2000 said:

For linear power delivery, I'd stick with the K03. Are Leon 225 Brembos an easy enough conversion?

They are mate but stupid money

[Vw nut]

I am going for the 312mm upgrade for now with ebc pads but really want some Porsche calipers

[paultownsend]

Vw nut said:

What's people option on sports cats really don't want a decat but is it worth getting a sports cat

A few years a go I had a 1.8T AGU. So k03.
I had it mapped my R-Tech. Massive improvement.
I fitted a supersize TIP. Made the turbo spool quicker.
I Fitted a THS FMIC. Introduced lag. Removed.
Fitted one of the eBay 3” decats. Made the turbo spool quicker. Only removed when car was sold.

The above are nice cheap mods. Stick with the standard I/C. It’s simple but just drill a few large holes in the arch liner behind the cooler as from the factory there is nowhere for the air to go.

Edited by paultownsend on Friday 15th February 07:27

[Vw nut]

paultownsend said:

Vw nut said:

What's people option on sports cats really don't want a decat but is it worth getting a sports cat

A few years a go I had a 1.8T AGU. So k03.
I had it mapped my R-Tech. Massive improvement.
I fitted a supersize TIP. Made the turbo spool quicker.
I Fitted a THS FMIC. Introduced lag. Removed.
Fitted one of the eBay 3” decay. Made the turbo spool quicker. Only removed when car was sold.

The above are nice cheap mods. Stick with the standard I/C. It’s simple but just drill a few large holes in the arch liner behind the cooler as From the factory there is nowhere for the air to go.

Ok cool will keep that in mind mate already have the front mount so will fit that someone else said it's a bit more laggy but a bit better once on boost