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  1. Wolvotim

    Turbo Cooling time?

    I remember back in the day my mates with Renault 5 GT turbos and Escort RS turbos use to let their cars tick over for a few mins after a spirited drive. I went out for a bit of a thrash today (Mrs not in car:funk:) first time ive really give it some in 6 weeks of owning it. I gave it about 2...

  2. Turbo Inlet Pipe 100/130

    Hi im currently changing my turbo on my PD100 Polo to a Pd130 i already have the turbo and ive bin told its a straight bolt on however some people have mentioned that the turbo inlet pipe and intercooler pipe maybe bigger. if so what pipe do i use to connect the turbo to the car? and where can i...
  3. GLYN SOLEY

    milteck turbo back

    At present my leon 2.0 tfsi is Revo stge 1 , milteck catback , panel filter and Forge DV . I am now looking into getting the turbo back section of milly . What sort of gains have you lads found doing this ? ps i ve been searching forum with out finding the answer .
  4. aterro

    advice needed on turbo and map

    hello how is everyone? right i dont want a big spec only a small ish spec. ive been looking at just a stage 1 map for the cupra by revo but im now thinking about a k03s hybrid but i didnt realy want to spend alot what other parts would i need with the k03s? is it pretty...
  5. paul-murphys

    change turbo seals

    does anyone know how easy it is to change the seals in a turbo? i brought a hybrid turbo but think seals are gone in it? is it easy to change the seals over or would i need expert equipment? thankyou

  6. KO3s Turbo's

    Right guys sent my turbo (K03s) away for a refurb bit due to a crack in the housing it can't be fixed :cry: So got to get a new turbo, One place i called said they have a brand new K03's for £560? So is this a good price or is their anyone that sells them cheaper Thanks Calum

  7. Turbo boost question

    Hi all, second post :D I've tried searching this but couldn't really find much. I have a boost gauge fitted to my otherwise standard 110 asv now is it normal for the guage to flicker between 0 and 0.2 bar? Is this the so called "buzz"? Also what is the standard boost pressure for a 110? Is...

  8. Turbo surge in 2nd gear

    Been doing a bit of digging on this one and think I'm close to the problem so will keep it brief: In-gear acceleration in 2nd from the bottom of the torque band (2100rpm) to maximum boost and about 4500rpm - I lift off the throttle sharply but the car continues to accelerate, the turbo...

  9. which turbo?

    hi all just been reading through some threads writen on hear about remmaping i have a leon fr 1.8t on a 55 plate im just wondering what turbo it has is it a k03 or the k03s im asking because im thinking of going stage 2 remap and i want the best results am i right by saying the k03s is the...

  10. Turbo upgrade what should i expect

    HI there, i have just bought a car and currently it has a KO4 Hybrid on it Forge Front Mount Big Port Manifold 4 Bar FPR 3" downpipe mated to a Milltek with Cone Filter what do you think i should expect. car had 285 on its last rolling road, felt it should have a wee bit more...
  11. smivvy

    Turbo outlet pipe for 1.8T AUQ

    Ok, this is my last port of call to see if anyone can point me in the right direction. This is the pipe in between the Metal Turbo outlet and the so called 'pancake' pipe. Through many, many searches I have seen one by SFS that seems to be only for the Tdi engines. Is there an...

  12. Hybrid turbo.

    Hi, Before I start I know I you search "hybrid turbo" about 5 million threads come up but I’m after more of a personal answer. Anyway I’m looking into getting a pd150 hybrid fitted to my car early next year. I’m just wondering what are they like to live with (reliability, mpg, noise?) I do...

  13. Turbo manifolds

    Hi there I have this turbo pictured below :) And this is the question, see the manifold on the turbo i have above, i basically want to swap it with the manifold on the turbo below, so the turbo will go back on my car, as the manifold on the turbo below is the wrong one for my car, as i...
  14. ibizadoyle

    hybrid turbo exchange

    hi where can i just send a turbo off to be hybrided? just i think il be able to get it done quicker if i buy the turbo then pay to get it hybrided!! also what is the complete list of stuff i need to go hybrid? is it just the turbo and clutch? thanks simon
  15. Nautilus

    K03s/K04 hybrid turbo - advice please

    Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm going to replace my K03s turbo the next summer for a hybrid which would use the same housing and ancillaries and I hope will provide about 240-250bhp at the flywheel. The car is a 2005 LFR (Continental European version of a LC), AUQ engined. Right now it...
  16. gazcuprablk

    how to identify garrett turbo

    this may seem like a silly question for some of you but i bought a turbo off my m8 who had it running on his focus rs at 371bhp the thing is he said it was a gt28rs which is the same as the turbo i have on it now but this is bigger in size( intake side) and my 28rs is only rated to 340-350 bhp...
  17. RS6

    Gear Changes & Turbo - Newbie needs help please!

    Hi I have just recently bought my leon cupra r thursday evening and have been trying to find in the owners manual what is the best RPM to change gear, im not always hearing the turbo kick in the car is very quiet & im not sure if i am changing gear to early on and missing the boost? some days...
  18. paul-murphys

    power loss with broken turbo seals

    what sort of power loss would you expect when turbo seals are gone on k04 22 not sure if would be answer for this but what should i expect an would it also affect my torque? anyone have a clue? thanks for any input

  19. Noisy turbo

    Hi, I've recently bought a 2002 Ibiza 1.9tdi 130 with 50,000 miles, i have started to notice that when the turbo kicks in I don't get the normal turbo whistle (that I would expect from a turbo) but more like a growl. It doesn't seem to effect acceleration or mpg, so was just wondering if this...

  20. Seat leon se (110bhp) turbo upgrade

    Hi - i would do to upgrade to a bigger turbo on my car to improve boast etc.. i here it's the 130PD turbo from the fabia Vrs that is compatible. or the 150PD (golf gttdi) turbo with IC? . can somebody advise me on the the type and part number for the turbo required. My Engine code is...
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