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Performance mods ??
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:46 pm
by ---Carl---
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
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:12 pm
by Mouse_GTI
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)
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:18 pm
by ---Carl---
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 ?
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:21 pm
by mjwigham
be cheaper to drop a 1.8T in from an A3
http://www.jbsautodesigns.co.uk/lupo.htm
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:22 pm
by ccjjGTI
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
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 5:01 pm
by ---Carl---
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 ?
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:29 pm
by Si_GTi
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
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:51 pm
by Alex_6n2
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
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:54 pm
by DubGTI
More than it's worth, unless you love the polo and wouldnt have any other car
Will cost you thousands for any real improvement
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:58 pm
by Mouse_GTI
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...
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:03 pm
by DubGTI
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
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:29 pm
by Si_GTi
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
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:46 pm
by moynas
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!!
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:16 am
by Del_GTi
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.
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:38 pm
by ICEYPOLO
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