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FAST GTI · 13-06-2007, 05:46 PM

Hi Fellow Vw Freaks,
I Have A Question About A 2000 Vw Gti Golf. I Had A Honda Up Until Last Month But Now Ive Become A Vw Mad.. And I Want To Start Squeezing Some Mumbo Out Of This Engine So These Are The Mods Im Thinking Of Do : Air Box, Full Exhaust,bov,intercooler, Injectors, Fuel Pressure Regulator, Heavy Duty Clutch..
Now My Problem Is Euro Cars Un-like Jap Cars Are A Little Better In The Ecu Department So I Hear..
So I Was Thinking Should I Get A Tunned Chip For My Upgrades ? Or Go A Motec Fully Programmable Ecu ?
This Is Where I Come Un-stuck Cos I Dont Really Know Enough About Euro Engines And There Capabilities. I'm Hoping For Around 160-200 Kw Atw. Is This Possible With These Modifications ? ? It Would Be Nice If I Could Get Some Ideas From Some Fellow Vw Nuts...thanks
P.s Ive Read Some Threads But My Questions Are Not All Answerd

**BL33SU** · 13-06-2007, 05:48 PM

welcome.,..

nice list of mods u want..
but i think u need to upgrade the turbo for that power.. i think the stock is only good for about 120-130kw's

FAST GTI · 13-06-2007, 05:55 PM

Thanks I Mite Have To Add That To The List

**SoVeReIgN** · 13-06-2007, 06:10 PM

If you're looking at that sort of major power figure I'd go a aftermarket ecu (There are a couple of guys on here with Haltechs). GIAC does have a tune they can upload onto your factory computer for bigger turbos (Ko4 ~145ish kw atw, GT28XX ~your sort of figures) but a totally aftermarket unit will be a little more customisable - although more expensive with installation + tuning.

And if you're after that sort of power you'll need an LSD, I struggle to get power down with ~130kw @ the wheels. As soon as the torque comes rushing the wheels just spin.

FAST GTI · 13-06-2007, 06:42 PM

Hi Do You Thing The Power Im Looking At Is Too Big For A Fwd And May Be I Should Look For Something Like 140-170.
Thanks..
Ill Add Lsd To The List..

**VW18LT** · 13-06-2007, 06:49 PM

hey dude

im running a haltec E8 in my GTI had a few small problems at the start but now its great and it can be tuned to however u want the car to respond or run. U will get some change out of 3k so it a bit more expensive buts it the best way to go if you have big plans for your car.

There is a haltec piggy back computer which is just as good if you are not planning on going big and its about half the price

but by the reading your post you want big power.

if you are wanting over 130kw you have to do a turbo upgrade either the GT2871R which is the most common or im even thinking of doing a turbo out of a S15 and getting a manafold made up for it which would be a bit cheaper to do.

but up to you....

have a chat to Matt from HITMAN and he can give you the run down on a few things. www.hitman.hm