Tangles MY15 132tsi

[tigger73]

One thing that I found was a decent upgrade at stage 2 was the intercooler. On my 125TSI Tig I managed to pick up ~10kwaw just going from the stock intercooler to a Mk6 R one.

It turned out that at the higher power level that the stock intercooler was causing a big restriction in the flow/pressure drop and with the upgraded intercooler I picked up all the missing kw that I knew I was missing.

I'd run the car on the dyno and couldn't work out why it was down on power from where it should have been and the intercooler ended up being the major bottle-neck.

[bwilkeson]

That's correct, definitely needs a larger IC now. Under bonnet temps have increased somewhat so will need to fabricate an intake to shield the pod filter too.
Did the mk6 R drop in? I was thinking of an S3 cooler for my 132tsi.

[tigger73]

That's correct, definitely needs a larger IC now. Under bonnet temps have increased somewhat so will need to fabricate an intake to shield the pod filter too.
Did the mk6 R drop in? I was thinking of an S3 cooler for my 132tsi.

Mk6 R / S3 are pretty much the same though I think some of the S3 ones came with aluminium end tanks instead of R ones which are plastic. Core thickness is the same for both. You can pick these up pretty cheap ($50-60) and if you don't mind a bit of DIY you can install yourself. It's a bit of a job as the front end of the car has to come off but there's no real special tools and you'll save yourself $500 in labour in a workshop.

[bwilkeson]

There's some good threads out there on the IC install. Thats correct, the alloy-end IC from an Audi S3 is the better option over plastic and flow upto 30% greater than stock IC. I'll be keeping my eye out for one, they pop up on gumtree occasionally.
Geez she's got some getup&go Now! TCU needs looking at too

[tigger73]

Yeah there's quite a few youtube videos and DIY's. I've done the swap on a couple of cars and you just need a clear day to do it.

I can recommend getting the TVS DSG software. I've had a few different tuners DSG software and the TVS is the best of the lot. It is more pricey but you definitely get what you pay for in terms of improved driveability and refinement of the file.

[bwilkeson]

Finally fitted a superpro HD rear swaybar I found on sale late last year. Tightens up the rear body roll significantly. I feel it will eventually require adjustable links. I found a near new Golf R intercooler, so I have that to install....Then I'll get around to having a DSG tune loaded.

[bwilkeson]

51000kms now, all fresh fluids throughout (engine, awd, dsg, a/c, radiator) & fresh S3 Intercooler installed. Has IE 98ron ecu Stage 2 tune, 3" catted downpipe, k&n pod.

Looking to see where everything is at currently so I (finally) took it in for a run on a Mainline 4wd dyno. 166awkw / 223awhp @4750 in 4th. Running slightly rich but overall pretty healthy. With ~20% drivetrain losses that equates to around 200kw / 267hp at the engine, a bit up from the advertised 132kw / 180hp. Noice. Fun to drive.

Needs tcu tune (will go with TVS stage 2+). Awaiting an engine strut brace to arrive, and need to install turbo muffler delete & intake manifold spacer, plus think about a 2.5" catback system afterwards. Then dyno again. Sweet.

[bwilkeson]

72,000kms, all going well.
In 2023 I got Laborde Motorsport to flash the TCU to their stage2 Sport settings, and the 7spd DSG has been fantastic since. D-mode gets it wrong on my local hill (should be 4th but wants to go to 6th) but S-mode, with the Passat paddle shift steering wheel, is perfect. Cant fault it, exactly how it should have been from factory.

Just installed a K04 HPA hybrid turbo 2 days ago with the help of a mobile mechanic. Was a hot 39deg day, but got it done. Fits perfectly, however Ive now lost boost reading to my boost gauge. Line comes off the intake manifold. I haven't looked into it yet, just test driving and enjoying the IE Stage 3 K04 tune I flashed on afterwards (eventually, lost signal after the erase procedure so had a fright there that's for sure). The Tiguan is manic now, pulls hard through the gears with wheelspin in 3rd gear. Awaiting an upgraded CTS engine mount to hopefully help a bit.

I'm expecting the 2.0tsi EA888 gen.2 engine should now be north of 330hp, I'll get it onto the dyno soon-ish but first need to do some datalog runs in 3rd on a straight out-of-the-way country road. So far so good.

Tiguan 5N 132tsi, DQ500 7spd DSG, AWD, towbar, 72000kms
Fresh fluids & filters throughout (coolant, fuel, cabin, A/C, brakes, engine, AWD, DSG)
HPA K04 hybrid turbocharger upgrade
Stage 3 ECU tune with Integrated Engineering (IE K04 tune)
Stage 2 TCU tune by Laborde Motorsport
Passat CC paddle shift steering wheel
Newsouth Performance boost gauge
Audi RS redtop coilpacks with BKR7EIX .027” sparkplugs
Audi S3 front mount intercooler
Spulen chargepipe intercooler hardpipe kit
K&N pod air filter, custom air intake setup
GFP DV+ diverter valve
HPA 3” turbo downpipe with hi-flow cat, into Racecraft 3” resonator
X-force 2.5” round mid-muffler, Racecraft 2.5” oval end-muffler
ECS Front stainless steel brake lines
Front 312mm slotted rotors & Bendix ultimate pads
Speedbleeders front & rear, 600c fluid
USP Rear stainless steel brake lines
Rear 282mm DBA T3 4000 slotter rotors @ RDA extreme pads
Eibach lowered springs
Hardrace front strut brace
Superpro rear adjustable swaybar links
Superpro 24mm rear swaybar
Superpro torque arm bush kit
Metal torque arm brace
Superpro front lower arm block bush kit
Bartek HPFP upgrade with new roller collar bearing
Ross-Tech VCDS / IE Flash Wizard

To Be Installed
ECS intake manifold spacer
ECS Engine mount upgrade
Deatschwerks DW300 fuel pump

[Lucas_R]

Wow you haven't held back with the mods. I bet you are loving the HPA K04 turbo upgrade, these engines really sing along with the K04 and with the Tig you have grip in just about all situations. This would be a fun little daily. Have you got any photos showing the car and mods?

[bwilkeson]

Just had a good test drive in the Hills, the K04 is very fun indeed when it comes on boost. So buttery smooth but pulls hard to the redline. In all honesty, it looks dead stock just sits slightly lower on the factory 17" rims, with a slightly wider stance due to the wheel spacers. I'm 6'8", could do with a lower & grippier seat but otherwise it suits me well.
I get bits here and there when on sale etc. and do the work in my carport. Keeps me busy on a project or two. Looking for a set of Tein, Koni sport, or B6 Bilstein shocks next.
But first I'll get it onto a dyno, and then out for a run on the sole drag strip that's just opened in Adelaide (The Bend, SA). Perhaps a track day too.

[bwilkeson]

So, I picked up a set of Tein Enduropro Plus adjustable shocks, front upper strut mounts (for TT-RS, meant to be slightly stiffer), rear HD strut mounts, and fitted the upgraded CTS engine mount. The engine mount is 100% worth it, much larger than stock and stiffens it all up nicely.
I'll tackle the Tein install shortly, however I did just install a leather Golf Mk7 Gti drivers seat. I spliced into the seat harness and wired into the centre console 12V and seat belt to get it going, whilst the airbag system is the same so simple plug&play there. No codes on VCDS. All checks/tests out fine as far as I can tell. I'm not worried about the heated seats function so haven't gone any further with it. Full electric 6-way adjustment with lumbar support, and the bolster wings grip perfectly. It sits lower than the passenger chair.
So far so good.