Manifold

[jamest87]

Hi everyone. Right im looking at getting a full exhaust for my fr but i also want to put the ko4 turbo on at some point. So i was just wondering if get a full exhaust now will i have to change the manifold when i get a ko4????

Thanks if you can help

james..

 

[Damoegan]

Yes, you will need a LCR/TT manifold to be able to fit a k04.

 

[jamest87]

so is it worth just getting a sports cat too back box and wait till i get the k04????

 

[Damoegan]

The cat is part of the down pipe you will have to change the whole down pipe too.

But if your going to do a k04 conversion you will need a custome down pipe too.

Better off just getting a full turbo back exhaust for your current setup then when your ready get a k03 hybrid instead of a k04. Same power.

 

[R1ch85]

The cat is part of the down pipe you will have to change the whole down pipe too.

But if your going to do a k04 conversion you will need a custome down pipe too.

Better off just getting a full turbo back exhaust for your current setup then when your ready get a k03 hybrid instead of a k04. Same power.

its not all its cracked up to be to be honest.. The guy I sold my k03s to can keep dead level with me and my hybrid. He has a mk3 Cupra.

k04 is a much better bet as its simply a bigger turbo than a hybrid k03s. For the cost of a hybrid you could find a cheap k04, get a manifold, and have a downpipe made i bet. Backdraft have 2nd hand k04 manifolds for £85 or so last time i looked.

 

[jamest87]

i think ive seen on a few threads that people have had problems with there hybrid i think? so if i just get cat back and when i or if i decide to go for the k04 over the hybrid then just get a manifold made?? The hybrid option is appealing as it would be easier. I wouldnt even know where to start about trying to hybrid my turbo??
Thank for the help and advice.
James

 

[Damoegan]

You would need to send your turbo off to someone like CR Turbos or Turbo Dynamics.

 

[jamest87]

ok thanks damoegan but i cant really send it off as i would not be able to drive my car.

 

[dainott2105]

does it matter if its a k03 or a k03s if you wanted to hybrid it? Is it better to have one or the other?

 

[Damoegan]

does it matter if its a k03 or a k03s if you wanted to hybrid it? Is it better to have one or the other?

no

 

[jamest87]

so basically if i get a k04 i will have to get a custom down pipe and sports cat???

 

[Gooner_Mike]

so basically if i get a k04 i will have to get a custom down pipe and sports cat???

 

[jamest87]

sweet thanks for your help guys..

 

[Ric 2001]

Plus to fully install the k04 from a TT or LCR your going to also need

Vibrotechnics Uprated Engine Mounts
Genesis Uprated Injectors
4 Bar Fuel Pressure Regulator
4 Bar Fuel Pump
3" Air Mass Meter
New Turbo Intake Hose

and

a remap

probably new oil and coolant lines as the 225bhp turbo is not in the same location as the ko3's

uprated diverter valve

 

[Gooner_Mike]

Plus to fully install the k04 from a TT or LCR your going to also need

Vibrotechnics Uprated Engine Mounts
Genesis Uprated Injectors
4 Bar Fuel Pressure Regulator
4 Bar Fuel Pump
3" Air Mass Meter
New Turbo Intake Hose

and

a remap

probably new oil and coolant lines as the 225bhp turbo is not in the same location as the ko3's

uprated diverter valve

Probably best to hybrid the KO3 then!

 

[Damoegan]

Probably best to hybrid the KO3 then!

You would still need all of these for the hybrid too though.

Genesis Uprated Injectors
4 Bar Fuel Pressure Regulator
4 Bar Fuel Pump
3" Air Mass Meter

 

[Gooner_Mike]

You would still need all of these for the hybrid too though.

Genesis Uprated Injectors
4 Bar Fuel Pressure Regulator
4 Bar Fuel Pump
3" Air Mass Meter

Fair enough!

 

[jamest87]

ok i think i will put the turbo on hold the. Think il just get it remapped for the time being and get everything else sorted first. Thanks for the info Ric, Gooner Mike and Damoegan...

 

[dainott2105]

Originally Posted by dainott2105
does it matter if its a k03 or a k03s if you wanted to hybrid it? Is it better to have one or the other?

no

cheers