engines

As per the title...would there be any issues with getting engine re-mapped? Are you at more risk of engine failure? What sort of things do you need to watch out for? Cheers.

I had the chance last week to do some extensive high load testing of the car, and came up with some of the following findings. Lack of linearity in the power delivery I was getting a slightly flat/surge power delivery at times depending on what under bonnet temps the car was running at. After...

hi all just a quick question what diffrenc is there in the golf 20 v t engine in the gti and the same block in the cupra r. I beleave that the lcr have a six speed box and the gti has a 5 but is that the only diffrence many thanks

Hello, i sold my LCR coming up a year now and i am wanting to get back into a leon so was just wondering if the "Cupra 180 Engine has the same internals as the Cupra R's 210 & 225 engines?" My thoughts at the moment are to Buy a cupra 180 and in Time get: K04 Turbo Forge 007P Jetex Cone...

Just a quick question and sorry if its been asked before, does anyone know the differences between the different output engines like the 90bhp versions and the others such a 110bhp, 130bhp etc?? Is it just the turbo and map or is it the internals? If so specifically can you tell me what? Many...

Hi all!! Excuse the username!.. Its just a dedication to an old flame :).. Anyhow, to the important stuff...I need some help...Basically, the engine has gone on my, mates SEAT Ibiza 1.2s.. We know that the Skoda Fabia, VW Polo and the VW Fox have a 1.2 engine too, but i dont know which engine...

Hi Guys, I have done a search and found similar boost problems but there all slightly different to mine so was hoping for a bit of assistance. Generally my 04 plate stage 1 mapped Leon Cupra boosts fine. However, when starting it with engine up to its operating temperature, I have an...

Hey guys, currently looking at replacing the engine in the Arosa, and wondering what's out there? i.e. what the best conversion ? Easiest conversion? Recommended? thanks

hi guys im new to the forum an thinkin of buyin a cupra r but ive heard there is 2 different type engines in them a 210 bhp version and 225bhp veriosn how can i tel the difference many thanks kyle

When I first start the engine from cold, theres a slight clunking noise as the engines idling. It stops when I put the clutch in so im thinking its gearbox related. Anyone experienced this? Cars still under warranty but only happens when cold so by the time I got to the garage (60 miles away)...

The other day I was chatting to someone who had chosen to wrap the intake pipework of a CAI with a gold tape to reduce the heat absorption and ensure the air getting into the system was as cold as could be. Given the temperatures in modern petrol cars can generate under the bonnet this seemed to...

hi had a look at the kit forge offer for 1.8t can any one list what the pipes replace i.e intercooler pipe ect.

just a quick one, can you put atmospheric dump valves onto the 1.8t engines? cheers

As said above im getting faint turbo whistle after then cars been run (up to temp) then when i stop and let it idle for a few minutes i can hear it. Then if i rev the engine it will go then usually come back a couple of minutes later. Im pretty sure its the turbo as you hear it stood at the...

For anyone that doesnt know 8v'rs this is important and can prevent a whole load of running issues. On the 8 valve engines you need to time up the distributor pulley (edit; i believe this is only engines with the dizzy on the front ie not on the top/side of the engine) also, as well as the...

I want to know all differences between the 2.0tfsi engines. A lot of people think the BWJ (230/240hp) and BHZ (265hp) are the same, but actually there are some differences. I came up with the following different items in ETKA: BWA (200pk) BWJ (240pk) BHZ...

My entire car history has comprised of modified japanese cars, so am very new to euro diesels so go easy! Just bought a 03 plate 1.9 TDi SE. The previous owner was selling it for his daughter and couldnt tell me much about the engine. My understanding from forums and searching is that...

Autosport have reported: Diesel engines in the World Touring Car Championship will have their performance controlled through the imposition of limits for fuel pressure, boost pressure, and air/fuel mix ratio this season. The move is intended to ensure that diesel and petrol engines can compete...

HIi there everyone, I am just wondering if any one can help me out here, I am looking to buy a new car and have been looking at the Seat Tolado. But I have a freind that works at a specialist VW garage and he said to me that if I am going to buy a tdi one to get the TDI PD as it is a better...

im very sorry if this has come up time and time before... :( But im wanting to know what the differences are between the 1.8T 156 BHP engine and the 1.8T 225 engine. If you could tell me internally externally etc everything, thatd be awesome Thankyou :D