Red Devil mkII - The Journey Continues

[Machine]

hey get back to your holiday!

stay away from the forums, then you will be back here all fresh.

Ok

[seangti]

There's one on my car.
I'll go bigger

That wouldn't fit me thinks. They aren't the K04-001 and just looking at the pictures, the orientation appears wrong

Re the Rocco... mmm. Though I think a 4 door may be required for some future proofing.

[seangti]

Some progress on the turbo.

I've bought a FTG K04-001. The seller (Lee I believe), has been really quick to respond to questions, and I've asked plenty. There are some valid considerations/concerns as to going for an FTG turbo, ultimately because there's not many currently around so getting reviews on them is difficult, and considering the amount of track work I'll be doing, I just have to hope it holds up. I was very clear with Lee about the track work, and he's comfortable to back his product with a 2yr warranty. That's better than I can get locally.

There is also the stigma that it's an "ebay turbo"... well he has to choose some medium to sell his product. From my research, they are built in China, but ARE balanced locally in the US. Lee has the turbo on hand and getting it checked over before dispatch.

I've given up on the rebuild idea. Without naming, the builder has had the turbo 3 wks tomorrow and apart from knowing it's overheated (wrecked the seals and turbine shaft), I'm none-the-wiser as to the real reason. He was meant to provide a brief written report with pics last Friday, I'd emailed on Monday night for an update, called yesterday morning and still nothing. The cars useless without a turbo, and 3 weeks for little action isn't acceptable to me. Not intending to air my dirty laundry, just my reasoning.

Also a shout out to Gavin for his support, lots of messages back and forth has helped me get to this decision.

Anyway, so FTG it is. Fingers crossed it's the last of my woes and can start attacking lap times

[Blue9N3]

Really keen to hear how this turbo goes.


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[rgvlee]

As am I, I'm interested to go down the k04 route

[seangti]

I may start a new thread once it's received so people can find info or ask questions. I can also provide some comparison data on performance. The true test will be it's longevity.

[Machine]

Nice one, Sean. How is it expected to compare performance-wise with the hybrid you had before?

[seangti]

Nice one, Sean. How is it expected to compare performance-wise with the hybrid you had before?

It should be quite similar for outright power, perhaps marginally less, still ~160+kwat seems to be common on a K04. I plan to retune the car with Gavin and will run it on the marginally conservative side - not so much for the turbo itself, just to be a bit lighter on everything. Some traction in 3rd gear wouldn't go astray

It's hard to say how it'll feel and come on boost, I haven't driven a K04'd polo to know.

[rgvlee]

Is there any possibility of high flowing them?

[seangti]

Is there any possibility of high flowing them?

Really not sure. My ignorance was suggest can't see why not, but I don't know about these things. I won't be fiddling with it. Will speak with FTG about swapping the waste gate actuator out for my forge one (which is still on the old turbo... damn it shouldn't have done that) and that's all I'll be doing to it, for now.