Tiguan IS38 and Big turbo upgrades

[INASNT]

There was feedback from the GTI guys that there was a smoother drive and less rough idle after RS3 coils were used. However, electrical testing was done by a US performance company that did not find any performance benefit from changing from OEM to RS3 coils. I just did it at the same time as my spark plugs, just in case. After 12 months, things are still peachy. I’d recommend doing colder plugs if you are tuned/IS38 swapped over the coils though.

Motive DVD testing of coils showed the Audi R8 coils to be significantly bettee than other audi/vw OEM coils.

[Beedub]

I got them only as a preventative measure.
I communicated with Paul from VAGPARTS who stated that the standard coil packs can melt into the bore on modified engines due to the extra heat being generated, so when you remove them to change the spark plugs the coils will break.
The RS3 and above coil packs are just slightly thicker and more durable.

I thought what Melbourne_Tiggy was referring to occurred more as a result of upgraded ignition pugs.

[Beedub]

Motive DVD testing of coils showed the Audi R8 coils to be significantly bettee than other audi/vw OEM coils.

This one? YouTube

[INASNT]

This one? YouTube

Yep........

[Melbourne_Tiggy]

Motive DVD testing of coils showed the Audi R8 coils to be significantly bettee than other audi/vw OEM coils.

Those R8 coils aren’t for current Gen.3 Ea888, I used them on my Gen.1 Ea888...engine bay bling. You doing a hybrid or getting another car soon?

[Melbourne_Tiggy]

I got them only as a preventative measure.
I communicated with Paul from VAGPARTS who stated that the standard coil packs can melt into the bore on modified engines due to the extra heat being generated, so when you remove them to change the spark plugs the coils will break.
The RS3 and above coil packs are just slightly thicker and more durable.

I thought what Melbourne_Tiggy was referring to occurred more as a result of upgraded ignition pugs.

Cool, I’ve never heard of that before, good to know.

[INASNT]

Those R8 coils aren’t for current Gen.3 Ea888, I used them on my Gen.1 Ea888...engine bay bling. You doing a hybrid or getting another car soon?

Got car back last week. Few other family issues to sort out before I worry about car mods or change atm.

[REXman]

So CTS DP arrived. Looks good. Cast up top, stainless the rest of it. Nice quality. Cannot wait to get it on and tuned.

[Beedub]

Work is underway

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[Melbourne_Tiggy]

Work is underway

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Nice one...exciting. Did you stay and watch the install today?