The great big MK6 Golf 118TSI tuning thread

[SMOK3Y]

Guy_H i know this is a 118 thread but is there a turbo youse do for 90tsi? or not worth the effort? this is a car i will keep for a long time (daily)

[Rawcpoppa]

Should I listen to info in this thread if I have a mk6 Jetta 1.4 tsi?


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[Brendan_A]

Should I listen to info in this thread if I have a mk6 Jetta 1.4 tsi?


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I'm pretty certain most of it will fit.

[The_Hawk]

Part #1: Forge intake:



Install looks straight forward, will post up some pics later

[rockDAhouse]

can't wait to see the intake in the engine bay

[The_Hawk]

Install was maybe 30 minutes taking it slow, although I think I could do it in about 10 after seeing how it's all put together. The comment I read about the water pipe touching the engine cover is about right... I might dremel a little groove in that later, but for now it's perfectly fine.

Performance feels much the same, although I didn't expect anything from an intake alone

Noise. Well this is interesting, I *think* there is more spooling up noise, but that could be in my head, what I have noticed is that the blow off is now much more noticeable and at light throttle and cruising it sounds like it's constantly bleeding boost, something you could ever hear before.

I'll have to give it a good drive before I can make any real comments however my first impressions are mixed, half of me likes the new noises the other half wants less noise... Will see which side wins!

And some pics:






(PS: On a side note, does anyone know if it matters which way around the filter goes? There doesn't appear to be any indication in the instructions or on the housing itself?)

Edit: I can confirm it scares small children

[Ryan_R]

Are you able to upload those instructions somewhere or PM them? I always like to check them out before purchasing.

[Brendan_A]

Look on the Forge sit. Cause I never got instructions when I received mine. It is very easy to install.

The_Hawk I had the small opening for the air in and the large side to the engine. If that makes sense.

[Guy_H]

Guy_H i know this is a 118 thread but is there a turbo youse do for 90tsi? or not worth the effort? this is a car i will keep for a long time (daily)

No plans for anything more than software for this baby (software works a treat on them already).

[bugsalanko]

Install was maybe 30 minutes taking it slow, although I think I could do it in about 10 after seeing how it's all put together. The comment I read about the water pipe touching the engine cover is about right... I might dremel a little groove in that later, but for now it's perfectly fine.

Performance feels much the same, although I didn't expect anything from an intake alone

Noise. Well this is interesting, I *think* there is more spooling up noise, but that could be in my head, what I have noticed is that the blow off is now much more noticeable and at light throttle and cruising it sounds like it's constantly bleeding boost, something you could ever hear before.

I'll have to give it a good drive before I can make any real comments however my first impressions are mixed, half of me likes the new noises the other half wants less noise... Will see which side wins!

And some pics:






(PS: On a side note, does anyone know if it matters which way around the filter goes? There doesn't appear to be any indication in the instructions or on the housing itself?)

Edit: I can confirm it scares small children

I emailed forge asking them
Which orientation for the filter and the response I got back was that under readying they found it worked identically regardless if orientation, but like Brendan I went with small side out.

Used the dremel today and it seems to have done the trick by the looks of things

[Rawcpoppa]

I'm pretty certain most of it will fit.

This is my new favourite thread

Anyways how do you guys feel about tuning that significantly raises the torque output of the 118 engine past the 240 NM rating of the 7 speed dsg?

I'm new to tuning so I have to ask is a new intake worth it? I have other dumb questions lined up if you guys don't mind!


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[The_Hawk]

I had someone rev it for me this evening... it's sort of loud on the oustside of the car now... pretty much sounds like an atmo vent blow off valve... Will post a video when I get a chance.

[Ryan_R]

Anyways how do you guys feel about tuning that significantly raises the torque output of the 118 engine past the 240 NM rating of the 7 speed dsg?

I've been running 320nm of torque for over a year without DSG issues. It's rated for 245nm but that doesn't mean it can't handle more (this has been discussed elsewhere if you search).

[Brendan_A]

This is my new favourite thread

Anyways how do you guys feel about tuning that significantly raises the torque output of the 118 engine past the 240 NM rating of the 7 speed dsg?

I'm new to tuning so I have to ask is a new intake worth it? I have other dumb questions lined up if you guys don't mind!


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I'm not worried about the extra torque as I'm running a manual box.

As for the intake, when your running a stage1 tune it is more noticeable in the top end and helps on a hot day. And the sound is awesome!!

Ask all the question you want. Pretty sure someone will be able to answer it.

[Guy_H]

Actual the "real" torque rating is not on the DSG at all, its really on the dry clutch assembly which (like eveything that runs a wet or dry clutch) becomes one of the "fusible" links.

We have been doing a lot of work on the 7 speed clutch assembly & have learnt a few tricks recently