Frankenturbo F23

**teamx** · 06-04-2014, 01:02 AM

Hi guys,

Been quite a while since I posted here. I've traded up to a SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.8T. Currently running Unitronic Stg2 with supporting mods.

Thing is the turbo is on its way out. Since the Ibiza and Polo share the same platform I wanted to check if anyone has tried the Frankenturbo F23 kit? I searched but can't seem to find anything definitive.

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**vwthunder** · 06-04-2014, 12:15 PM

The F23 is for the S3/TT225 (K04)

I have the F4t which has been replaced by the F21 which is bolt up for the golf/polo 1.8T (K03)

**teamx** · 08-04-2014, 03:51 AM

Correct. I was just wondering if anyone had tried it on our platform. I know the OEM K04 setup fits, was just wondering about the F23 as it's slightly larger.

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**h100vw** · 08-04-2014, 02:51 PM

You can probably use it but the downpipe will need attention.

Gavin

**teamx** · 08-04-2014, 03:03 PM

They do sell an adapter to mate to the k03s flange. My main concern is clearance to the firewall. Limited space back there.

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**h100vw** · 08-04-2014, 03:18 PM

You would be better asking in the UK mate. Much more likely that someone has done it there. Bill Brockbank would be the one to know for sure. Have a look on the UK Seat forums though.

Gavin

**teamx** · 08-04-2014, 03:25 PM

Yeah I have checked there. Badger Bill mostly uses a local UK company to hybrid OEM K04's. I couldn't anything around there.

On Vortex I found a reference to someone in Oz doing an F23 build on their Polo. Thought the guy may be on here, but when searching proved futile I thought I'd ask.

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**h100vw** · 08-04-2014, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by teamx

Yeah I have checked there. Badger Bill mostly uses a local UK company to hybrid OEM K04's. I couldn't anything around there.

On Vortex I found a reference to someone in Oz doing an F23 build on their Polo. Thought the guy may be on here, but when searching proved futile I thought I'd ask.

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Not heard of anyone doing that in Australia. I have fitted 2 billet converted K03s and 2 Frankenturbos. There's plenty of power in all of them. Very close to being too much power really.

Gavin