The great big MK6 Golf 118TSI tuning thread

[The_Hawk]

Interesting to know... 10kW isn't a bad increase for just an intake!

I wonder what the twincharger manages, I also wonder what the difference is once tuned (is it still 10kW with the intake or is it more/less??)

[Brendan_A]

That's fair enough. It does give more power. The new APR intake on the Polo gti made an extra 10kw on the dyno.

[The_Hawk]

Like I said, I don't mind the sound... but I much prefer a more subtle approach. Front mount is subtle, loud blow off noise is not.

Sooooooo, I have relented and put the stock intake back in place. All up including getting the tools our and putting them away it was a 10 minute job.

The stock sound:
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We will see what happens when I get it tuned. If the intake is worthwhile power wise it will go back on. If not... well it will no doubt be up for sale.

[Brendan_A]

Haha that is funny. I love the noise! My car is not a daily driver though.

[Ryan_R]

Yeah from all the videos I've seen, yours included, it sounds like it would annoy me more than anything else. Sounds a bit like the car is sick (the bad kind)

[The_Hawk]

As promised the Forge intake video is now available, I need a nice sunny day when I can have the top down to get a better video of what it sounds like when driving, but this gives you an idea.

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Now given that the SC is designed to kick in at just above idle, the thing is almost always on boost which means it's always releasing pressure which is getting sort of annoying... especially when your in a carpark because it's not exaclty subtle

I'm seriously considering going back to the stock intake unless there is some way to quiet the blow off noise down.

[Guy_H]

Do engine remaps to increase performance always require higher octane fuel?


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Yes they do

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Are there any upgrades for the clutch assembly to make it 'less fusible'? :p

Sure is, if you kill your stock one let me know! We don't have a retail product at this stage.

[Rawcpoppa]

Do engine remaps to increase performance always require higher octane fuel?


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[bugsalanko]

Sounds good! Can't wait for it to be released. Did they give you any idea on price?

Forgot to ask At the time, was to busy enjoying all the VW eye candy haha, hoping it comes along nicely and is released by mid year.

Meanwhile taking the intake out and putting the stock one today was a mammoth pain in the ass, but not giving the dealership any excuses in Tuesday not to fix up some issues I've got.

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Sorry for the double post, but does anyone know a good workshop to do an S3 intercooler install that won't cost an arm and a leg?

[Brendan_A]

Saw the Polo yesterday and the dyno graphs with the Hybrid Turbo- looks fantastic!! am saving my pennies to grab this once it comes out.

Sounds good! Can't wait for it to be released. Did they give you any idea on price?

[bugsalanko]

Saw the Polo yesterday and the dyno graphs with the Hybrid Turbo- looks fantastic!! am saving my pennies to grab this once it comes out.

[gavs]

Guy has some interesting info regarding hybrid turbos and tuning, especially in a Fabia RS, don't you Guy?

[Lucas_R]

I doubt there is without you handing over many of your dollars.

Are there any upgrades for the clutch assembly to make it 'less fusible'? :p

[omgolf]

That's the cheap thing that goes POP in-between two expensive things.

Are there any upgrades for the clutch assembly to make it 'less fusible'? :p

[Guy_H]

That's the cheap thing that goes POP in-between two expensive things.