Performance mods ??

---Carl--- · Post by **---Carl---** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:46 pm

After i get low pro tyres i want big bhp !

what things should i go for and what bhp would they give me ?

any ideas guys

cheers

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:12 pm

Basics: Performance Exhaust, BMC Induction (+2-10 bhp extra each)
Further: Remap or professional chip, strip your car out! (+15 bhp)
Even Further: Turbo/Supercharger conversion, Engine conversion (all depends)

---Carl--- · Post by **---Carl---** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:18 pm

where would u go to get a supercharger sorted ?

i could get a supercharger itself. . . then i would need pipes etc and lots of things, but i wouldnt have a clue wot im looking for or wot im buyin lol

how much u wreckon it would be to supercharge the car ?

mjwigham · Post by **mjwigham** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:21 pm

be cheaper to drop a 1.8T in from an A3

http://www.jbsautodesigns.co.uk/lupo.htm

ccjjGTI · Post by **ccjjGTI** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:22 pm

www.stormdevelopments.co.uk in Berkshire can fit a supercharger to a GTi, the same ones that are put on the koenigsegg. Supply and fit

Just ring up and ask for a quote!

Chris

---Carl--- · Post by **---Carl---** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 5:01 pm

id love to 1.8 turbo it but cudnt run it and couldnt insure it lol

might see about that supercharger

bet the price will scare me off tho

anyone know where to get performance manifolds from ?

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:29 pm

Performance manifolds were up for sale on Club Polo a few months ago, try PMing Jez on CP to see where he got them from perhaps?

Cheers

Alex_6n2 · Post by **Alex_6n2** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:51 pm

Supercharger conversion will be alot more than just slap on and go

I was talking to Yoof and he said something about mk5 bottom ends being really s**t. You will need all new conrods, new pistons, some decent headwork and injectors to supply the fuel and then management for it.

Lots of cash I reckon

DubGTI · Post by **DubGTI** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:54 pm

More than it's worth, unless you love the polo and wouldnt have any other car

Will cost you thousands for any real improvement

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:58 pm

Over a grand for any substantial power gain. Ignoring the 1.8T, I wonder if it is better to Turbocharge the 1.6 or Supercharge it. Or both...

DubGTI · Post by **DubGTI** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:03 pm

Dont know but the GTI engine is tweeked as it is, start putting turbo's/SH's on it and you can pretty much forget reliability, the car would need lots of maintenance

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:29 pm

Without throwing an absolute bucketload of cash at the car...

BMC induction kit or similar
stainless exhaust system cat-back or decat, owner's choice!
stainless mainfold
chipped

Then you're looking at in the region of maybe 150bhp? Would make a noticeable difference compared to standard IMO

Beyond that, break out the chequebook and try an engine swap, turbocharger conversion, or head into uncharted waters and rip the block apart to replace the internals with shiney new parts that might help it run better and kick out more power (as you can see my knowledge of such tuning is extensive)

Cheers

moynas · Post by **moynas** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:46 pm

This car is such a let down when it comes to engine mods vw should have put the 1.8t engine in from day one!!

Del_GTi · Post by **Del_GTi** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:16 am

The thing is VW didn't design or fit then engine with how many mods could be done to it, in mind.

And if they'd fitted the 1.8T then it would have been way quicker than the Golf.

And VW wouldn't have allowed that.

ICEYPOLO · Post by **ICEYPOLO** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:38 pm

moynas wrote:This car is such a let down when it comes to engine mods vw should have put the 1.8t engine in from day one!!

couldnt agree more, only real reason i'm looking to sell soon is to up the power stakes!

scott