Tiguan IS38 and Big turbo upgrades

[Beedub]

My recommendation is to collect all the parts and get the install done at the same time. It’ll work out a lot cheaper in terms of labour cost than doing things but by bit and building it over time.

You need to pull the DP and intake pipes out to install the turbo so you may as well do all these at the same time rather than paying to install/remove and install again.

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Yeah definitely something I keep thinking about. Besides, I'm pretty sure if I did it bit by bit the wife would start to question why the car needs "servicing" so often.

[INASNT]

Yeah definitely something I keep thinking about. Besides, I'm pretty sure if I did it bit by bit the wife would start to question why the car needs "servicing" so often.

VW have alot of recalls is another good excuse..

[Melbourne_Tiggy]

Yes a turbo swap. Either an OEM IS38 or a hybrid, not sure yet.

I'm looking at a stage 2+ going by my list at the moment.
CAI, DP (with CAT), upgraded intercooler, HPFP, oil catch can, ignition coil packs, upgraded spark plugs, uprated lower engine mount and torque link, even a turbo blanket!
Oh and ECU and TCU tunes to match. Looking at going with Etuners in Sydney for all this.

What is a torque link? Is that a pendulum mount?

I’m with Tigger73, if the downpipe is out think about doing the turbo at the same time, this will save on labour costs for removing and reinstalling the dp which bolts onto the turbo.
For tuning, this may also save you on the cost of an additional ECU tune from stage 2 to 2+/3. With all that equipment you are getting, you’d be well placed for an IS38/hybrid/EFR7163 upgrade.

[Beedub]

Yeah, same as a pendulum mount.

Agree on the cost savings for doing everything at once as each ECU tune per stage has it's own cost, and the labour of course.

Gee that EFR7163 is a big boy.

[INASNT]

What is a torque link? Is that a pendulum mount?

I’m with Tigger73, if the downpipe is out think about doing the turbo at the same time, this will save on labour costs for removing and reinstalling the dp which bolts onto the turbo.
For tuning, this may also save you on the cost of an additional ECU tune from stage 2 to 2+/3. With all that equipment you are getting, you’d be well placed for an IS38/hybrid/EFR7163 upgrade.

If you go to the same tuner for stage 1 2 or 3 only the 1st tune will cost you over 1k, 2nd and 3rd normally only a few hundred dollars as it actually does not cost over 1k for them to tune your car as its just labour hours.

[INASNT]

MK7 R 24hr mods with Revo parts.. Part 1

[tigger73]

MK7 R 24hr mods with Revo parts.. Part 1

Waiting for part 2 to come out and then the track battle....

That's the way to do it - go straight from stock to stage 3 in 24 hours.

[INASNT]

Waiting for part 2 to come out and then the track battle....

That's the way to do it - go straight from stock to stage 3 in 24 hours.

I like the brake upgrade kit..

[tigger73]

I like the brake upgrade kit..

Yes. I think I may be needing these shortly...

[Melbourne_Tiggy]

MK7 R 24hr mods with Revo parts.. Part 1

That’s pretty generous of REVO to sponsor all that hardware and software. I’m going to guess that’s around 3.2 sec 0-100 with LC. Traction will be an issue, hope they put on some good tyres.

[tigger73]

That’s pretty generous of REVO to sponsor all that hardware and software. I’m going to guess that’s around 3.2 sec 0-100 with LC. Traction will be an issue, hope they put on some good tyres.

Not sure if it was all sponsored or if it was done at "mates rates". I'm sure they got a good deal either way.

Traction will most likely be an issue particularly if they stick to their sponsored RE003's which they put on all their other builds.

Not that I have a problem with their sponsorships as it keeps the show on free to air rather than on a subscription channel. I kind of laugh when they crack out the can of WD40 every episode but hey I get that and they're pretty open with it so it not like it's "hidden" product placement.

[Melbourne_Tiggy]

Not sure if it was all sponsored or if it was done at "mates rates". I'm sure they got a good deal either way.

Traction will most likely be an issue particularly if they stick to their sponsored RE003's which they put on all their other builds.

Not that I have a problem with their sponsorships as it keeps the show on free to air rather than on a subscription channel. I kind of laugh when they crack out the can of WD40 every episode but hey I get that and they're pretty open with it so it not like it's "hidden" product placement.

It’s a good mix of humour and cars, I’m glad they chose a dub and an awd one. WD40 is the miracle spray that will solve a lot of mechanical issues....I have my fair share of stories, they prob get sent a case from the manufacturer.

How’s the base tune going on the Tig? When are you getting custom tuned? I’m excited about the results....

[tigger73]

How’s the base tune going on the Tig? When are you getting custom tuned? I’m excited about the results....

Base tune is fine. I've got the ECU tune only at this stage and running the stock DSG file. It actually works quite well in S mode as the revs are kept above 2,000rpm. If you drive in D it can be a bit "doughy" down low but that is to be expected. I imagine that with the DSG remap this will get fixed up.

One of the biggest changes has been the 034 dogbone insert. On start-up there is quite a heavy thunk from the engine bay, however take-off from stationary feels a lot more direct transfer of power to the wheels.

Car is booked in Tuesday/Wednesday next week so hopefully the HPFP tool is in and the car can get tuned on the dyno.

[Melbourne_Tiggy]

Mighty car mods - Golf R REVO IS38 ETR upgrade part II (thanks INASNT)

[tigger73]

I'm thinking they may find the limits of the Bridgestone RE003's on this car.