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  1. Leon cupra 20vt problem with turbo

    Hello all. i recently bought a 2003 20vt leon. i went yesterday to get it checked out by a friend of mine, and it had been remapped, and was running very efficiently, got a print out to say it was runnig at 189bhp + 226lbft torque, so there clearly wasn't a problem at this point. but when i left...
  2. Leon cupra 20vt problem with turbo

    Hello all. i recently bought a 2003 20vt leon. i went yesterday to get it checked out by a friend of mine, and it had been remapped, and was running very efficiently, got a print out to say it was runnig at 189bhp + 226lbft torque, so there clearly wasn't a problem at this point. but when i left...
  3. RabReith89

    "Bumble Bee" UPDATE 12/07/10 KO3S C-CODE STG 2

    Hi guys starting a new readers ride lost all my pics on photo bucket so deleted the old one. So here is my cupra, bought her with 76000 miles fsh am the 3rd owner no rust, scraches or dents. She only had a few mods when i got her like green cotton filter, cat back exhaust, forge tip, forge...
  4. p34ch3y

    'Upgrade' turbo - any good or cheap rubbish

    as it says http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400103911013
  5. Anybody running a hybrid turbo with bigger injectors on 2.0tdi

    Im getting my turbo upgraded next week to a hybrid by turbo dynamics. I am also getting a sachs clutch. I been told to expect around 215 to 220hp but if I get bigger injectors then can expect more. I have the 2.0tdi pd. I was told to use the 170 version injectors as my 140s aint good enough...
  6. New turbo time..

    Afternoon, Im thinking of changing my Turbo for a 150PD, ive seen one for £400 (garrett off a golf) Ive had a search and found that it can be done (A.M.C ibiza) did it, and a few others, im just unsure of what else exactly i need.. im thinking new injectors, decat dp? Just so i can add...
  7. Vin-R

    LCR turbo chatter

    Hi guys! Quick question, not to sound chavvy, But is there any way of making the lcr recirc dv to chatter? Or the forge 007?? Just seen a "lcr chatter" clip on youtube and i quite like the sound. Cheers
  8. JBS Porsche 996 Turbo - TEASER/PREVIEW

    Check it out here http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=2044882
  9. Random1989

    Power problem when turbo hits 0.5 bar please HELP

    Please help me yesterday i replaced the the sparkplug with iridium plugs and i must have dispurbed something and now the car looses power and sounds very strange when you get near 1 bar boost :think: i replaced the vacuum valve and blow through it and it seemed to be working right to my...
  10. Stock turbo pressure?

    Good evening! I have some questions, which is that the other day mount a pressure gauge to turbo my 1.8 20VT and gives me a pressure of 0.5 bar maintained. It also gives me a peak of 0.6 BAR and I wonder if these pressures are normal. When I start the engine vacuum to -0.6/-0.8 mark. Is...
  11. Calyx

    Turbo silencer ring...

    Was just browsing other forums and came across a guy who has removed his turbo silencer ring :|. I drive a Leon FR 150 and just wondered what benefits if any this would have? It seems to be wuite big on trucks in the US and on Diesels especially. Any feedback would be great :) Thanks.
  12. turbo silver heat surround

    anyone got a clue what the part number is for the turbo heat shield surround ( the silver material thing with press studs ) mine is proper knackered..any help please..
  13. turbo on sdi????

    i know it would be a lot easyer to buy a tdi but does anybody know if there is a turbo kit for the sdi or if a tuning garage would be able to put on a hybrid turbo iv looked on google but cant really find any info
  14. Why did my Turbo stopped whistling ?

    Hello, my turbo is 6 years old... i really think turbo is still strong, but i have just remembered that years ago my engine stopped whistling... WHY ????
  15. gazcuprablk

    bearings in turbo gone need help and info pretty please

    just fitted a new turbo on my car and now its making the same noise as the old turbo ( compressor wheel catching the inner inlet housing) so it looks like the turbo is not getting any oil and bearings have gone as it does not smoke atall but does not boost either. does anyone have any links...
  16. What turbo????

    my turbo oil seals seem to be buggered so looks like a new turbo. my question is if the garage i bought the car from does not cover this with warranty what is my best option for a turbo? i have a 2005 ibiza cupra, would a leon cupra r turbo fit with any benefits? anyone able to point me...
  17. 30,000 m service... NO TURBO !!!

    llo, recently i decided to service my 1.8T engine since i has hit 30,000miles... Since day one i installed the Stratmosphere Hyperboost HX valve. I stupidly also decided to give proper Maintenance to my valve, so i opened it, remove piston, o rings, spring and carefully and washed all the...
  18. DannyC87

    Dump Valve Chatter / Turbo Stall

    Hi guys, My brother has an S3 2.0tfsi. It is a standard car and has started to chatter when coming off the throttle instead of dumping air; sounds as if the DV is not operating and the air is being forced back through the turbo..not good! Is there any way to test the OEM dumpvalve on these...
  19. DaveysFR

    A stop gap to a full cat back or turbo exhaust for a bit more noise...

    Hi guys, I was thinking what I could do to make the exhaust a bit louder on my Cupra for the smallest outlay of cash as possible. I was going to get a Cat back but I decided I would try and remove the middle box from the standard exhaust system to see how it would sound. So I took the car to...
  20. flegz16

    when will my turbo go?

    hi all, iv got a cupra tdi and i noticed today that my car went over 70,000 miles. i was just woundering how long the standard turbo last's? i don't thrash it everywhere and when ever i first turn the car on, i leave it a least a minute before setting off. i don't know a great deal about...
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