Max boost on a PD130

[TooMuchBoost]

How much boost can the stock internals of a healthy PD130 withstand?

For those with aftermarket turbos (like a 17/22) what is a strong but streetable sustained boost setting/value and roughly what BHP value would this be?

While this might be old to you I'm blazing a new path on this side of the pond and appreciate the knowledge.

Thanks

 

[Sisson]

my chipped ibiza pd130 peaks at 27psi and holds 24psi

not sure how much more boost it could withstand

 

[devonutopia]

My chipped PD130 with VNT20 hybrid peaks at something silly like 2.2 - 2.3 bar in some gears, but is set to a steady 1.8 bar, whatever that is in LB? 26psi. It does hold 2.0 bar constant at times, but usually is a bit lower.

 

[devonmikeyboy]

My Cupra was chipped to 2.2 bar which is 32.34 PSI but i did have it running at 2.4 bar - 35.27 PSI for a while.Its not what pressure the engine can safely run at it`s more down to what the turbo can handle.

 

[micky 32]

at the moment im peaking 1.9 and it seams to steady aprox 1.86 ish bar.

 

[muddyboots]

While this might be old to you I'm blazing a new path on this side of the pond and appreciate the knowledge.

Thanks

Welcome

Both the remaps I've had on PD130s have held boost around 1.55-1.6 bar.
This is on standard engines with standard turbos.

I'm getting a revised Upsolute map today, with reduced torque at lower rpm to prevent clutch slip, and a stronger top end than standard.
I'll hopefully do some logging with vag-com when it's done, and see what's changed.

 

[Neo_VR]

And allards do a "VT7" turbo... christ knows what boost it runs... but 300bhp and over 400lb/ft when kitted out with injectors, zorst and fmic

 

[devonmikeyboy]

And allards do a "VT7" turbo... christ knows what boost it runs... but 300bhp and over 400lb/ft when kitted out with injectors, zorst and fmic

There will be a secondhand VT5 for sell in about six months time hopefully funds permitting if your interested.

 

[faboka vrs]

Does anyone know what the VT range are based on. Take it the low number are based on the GT1749VA(b) will a GT20 Compressor. Do they use the GT2052/GT2056 for any of them?

 

[Ibiza Evo 2]

VT2 is a hybrid gt1749vb
VT3 is bigger then a gt20

 

[Triple D]

Mike, i would say yes to your turbo, but after my last experiance, i think i will buy a new one with lovely warranty and get the injectors at the same time
See who the daddy is then

 

[DIFT]

And allards do a "VT7" turbo... christ knows what boost it runs... but 300bhp and over 400lb/ft when kitted out with injectors, zorst and fmic

MMMMMM,

I may get saving up now

 

[devonmikeyboy]

Mike, i would say yes to your turbo, but after my last experiance, i think i will buy a new one with lovely warranty and get the injectors at the same time
See who the daddy is then

There`s a 2.1 stroker kit avaiable for the 1.9 PD TDI engine now mate. I would love to have that fitted to my Cupra.
You know i feel really sorry for you about my old turbo blowing up but you also broke the new replacement turbo.