You can get software to run the K04 but you'll miss out on a fair bit of power. To get the best out of it, you need to change to the hardware from an S3. Fuel pump, FPR, injectors, MAF.
Welcome to the forum too.
Gavin
alright here goes. so im picking it up tomorrow and here's the list of mods i've got planned to start with.
double din head unit
CAI - gonna use a carbonio style CAI so i get proper air flow
2.5" turbo back exhaust
new DV - not sure which is best
k04 turbo.
what i'm not sure about is do i have to do any other mods to handle the k04?
your opinions and any other ideas welcome.
thanks guys.
You can get software to run the K04 but you'll miss out on a fair bit of power. To get the best out of it, you need to change to the hardware from an S3. Fuel pump, FPR, injectors, MAF.
Welcome to the forum too.
Gavin
from time to time there is stuff up for sale on vwvortex forums, and also on ozaudi.com for sale pages.
also, if you searched for the stuff on ebay uk, then you're bound to find some juicy deals.
with just the k04 and exhaust, intake and remapping, though, you're probably going to want to invest in at least coilovers, sways, brakes, and also an LSD.
good luck! should be sweet!
cheers,
scotty
is there a huge difference from the k03 to the k04? always like the idea of more power and i've already got some mods listed.
easiest k01 to go with would be the k04-001 yeh? (isnt this a hybrid)?
I'm doing the K04-001 change soon. Going with APR software so you only need the FPR and K04 turbo. If you go with GIAC (I think) they require you to have the larger injectors and the S3 MAF. So it depends how much work you want to do. The K04-001 is the same external size but larger internals than the K03, hence the direct swap. Or you could go with a K04-02x which is larger in size both internal and external, so you then need a new exhaust manifold, downpipe, and I'm not sure who has software here in Aus for them. It's also a good idea to have a FMIC if you going to run a larger turbo.
03 MkIV GTI - K04-001, APR 2.5" TBE/TIP/Software, Forge FMIC, GFB DV+, Powergasket+, Dark Tint, 17" Bora Sport, Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, BMC CDA, Dieselgeek SS, Hella Celis, R32 Alloy Trim...
95 MkIII VR6 (sold)
Like Scotty said, you may want to invest in brakes and suspension.
Thats were I'd be spending my money before going bigger turbo and remap.
Just curious, anyone know somebody thats transplanted a 2.0T from a Mk5 or 6 ?
Mk IV Golf GTI - BMP - GIAC chip, R32 wheels, KW coilovers, rear swaybar.
Originally Posted by JoeVR
I've never been a big fan of rotors, or really Japanese cars in general, so my choice would have to be..... an RX-8.
I think its worth taking a step back and working out what you want and what you have to spend. The K04 is a good upgrade, but its really not going to give you a lot more power over the K03.
K03's run around 8ish PSI stock, with a tune that comes up to about 17psi. The tune alone would bring you up to the vicinity of 120kw ATW.
I'm not sold on the k04, if you want real power, consider a bolt on option like the Garret GT28RS, whilst more expensive it gives the potential for 200kw ATW, substantially more than the K04 (around 150kw ATW?). To do it well with supplementary parts to work well with it, I'd allow $8k.
If you are after a generally fast car, a chip and a good suspension setup will do wonders.
When you start looking at a turbo upgrade, there are lots of options and good accompanying hardwares: exhaust, intake, manifolds, injectors, etc. The best way is to know how much power you want and to work from there...
How many people though have a spare $8k to throw at their car just on engine work? If he is starting with a standard car he can go from 110kw>>180kW and 210nm>>388nm for only $4.5k using the APR kit or under $3k if he sources parts himself and shops around for a tune. For most this is a much more practical exercise and leaves them with money to spend on suspension etc.
Last edited by TazzyVR6; 31-07-2010 at 03:58 PM.
03 MkIV GTI - K04-001, APR 2.5" TBE/TIP/Software, Forge FMIC, GFB DV+, Powergasket+, Dark Tint, 17" Bora Sport, Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, BMC CDA, Dieselgeek SS, Hella Celis, R32 Alloy Trim...
95 MkIII VR6 (sold)
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