Tiguan Performance Tuning

[MGV]

IMO,the S3 I/C was a great upgrade for me as previously my oil temp was always above 125-133'c during spirited drive n hard revving...since having S3 I/C installed,its been more consistent as its always below 120'c max so far under the above mentioned driving style...my oil temp now averaging 108-110'c during normal driving style.

Gary, what's the air temperature over your way? Those oil temps are way higher than i'm used to seeing on mine (like about 99C to 103C for normal driving)

I think after the tune you will find that your tyres will wear out sooner!

[GaryP]

Gary, what's the air temperature over your way? Those oil temps are way higher than i'm used to seeing on mine (like about 99C to 103C for normal driving)

I think after the tune you will find that your tyres will wear out sooner!

over here in malaysia is averaging 32-35'c...lowest is ard 23-26'c during nite time...how bout over your side mate?

[MGV]

over here in malaysia is averaging 32-35'c...lowest is ard 23-26'c during nite time...how bout over your side mate?

Melbourne winter time at the moment we are seeing around 6-17 deg C for the average range, it may go a bit lower in a couple of months. This is only the 3rd Melbourne winter i have had to endure & have decided it will be my last!
Must say the cooler denser air does give the car a bit more pep, though!
Last summer i saw my oil temp go up to 112 once on a hot, dry day (mid 40's), never 133 though! Maybe humidity plays more of a part in higher oil temps?

[GaryP]

Melbourne winter time at the moment we are seeing around 6-17 deg C for the average range, it may go a bit lower in a couple of months. This is only the 3rd Melbourne winter i have had to endure & have decided it will be my last!
Must say the cooler denser air does give the car a bit more pep, though!
Last summer i saw my oil temp go up to 112 once on a hot, dry day (mid 40's), never 133 though! Maybe humidity plays more of a part in higher oil temps?

Yes...it does get nasty during summer in australia...but i do miss all d great fun i had there during my 2yrs stay in geelong...
yes u might b rite as i've been told humidity does play a part in our VW's oil temp...n yes i really do prefer driving my tig out at nite for a run at times...really punchy n livelier...haha!! so its safe to say no regret on the S3 I/C for me...

[gecko2k]

I was just looking for a nice affordable intake and found the forge Wintake. Looks nice, price is great and it doesn't fit my Tig due to the wrong maf plug on the OEM intake.

Are there any other affordable intakes out there apart from the carbonio? I actually like the carbonio, but the price is simply too much for me. I've seen GarryPs intake, but can't find anymore reliable information on it. Shame about the wintake..... that would have been my first choice!!!

[Sharkie]

I was just looking for a nice affordable intake and found the forge Wintake. Looks nice, price is great and it doesn't fit my Tig due to the wrong maf plug on the OEM intake.

Are there any other affordable intakes out there apart from the carbonio? I actually like the carbonio, but the price is simply too much for me. I've seen GarryPs intake, but can't find anymore reliable information on it. Shame about the wintake..... that would have been my first choice!!!

Any intake suitable for a MK6 GTI will fit the Tiguan. I'm sure there are plenty out there .... search for GTI instead of Tiguan ....

[gecko2k]

Sure thing sharkie, but wouldn't they come with the wrong bracket/size? I would think that the GTI engine bay has a different shape/size then the tiguan?

You can't know that, but I mentioned here in another tiguan thread, that I don't know any R /GTI owners in my area to compare the two vehicles...

[Sharkie]

Sure thing sharkie, but wouldn't they come with the wrong bracket/size? I would think that the GTI engine bay has a different shape/size then the tiguan?

You can't know that, but I mentioned here in another tiguan thread, that I don't know any R /GTI owners in my area to compare the two vehicles...

MK6 GTI and Tiguan has an identical engine layout and all intake parts are interchangeable. I ran a Carbonio on my Tiguan and it was the same one you fit to a MK6 GTI ......

R has the older engine and uses a different intake (same as MK5 GTI)

[gecko2k]

Sure tnghing GTI/Tiguan have the same layout and it's something completely different to the Tiguan. Might have to see what fits or which seller is happy to figure sth out with me (GTI intake w/Tiguan Braket) etc.

Thanks for the clarification there Sharkie, let's see what I can come up with.

[team_v]

Just found this on vortex this morning:

The Tiguan has a slightly larger "bolt pattern" than the GTI for the Carbonio. Because of that one of these is needed:

[gecko2k]

yeah. I saw that on the apr website aswell. So I guess it would be the same with other intakes...

[Sharkie]

Had a look at a MK6 GTI today, and my apologies, they are not exactly similar. Confused the RS Skoda's engine bay with the GTI.

Not a huge difference, but enough to make a straight fit of a GTI specific intake a bit of work.

My bad ....

[gecko2k]

No big deal. Would be to sweet otherwise. The only real difference I see would be obviously the bracket and the length of the intake to the bracket. The intake length could be a little DIY, just using some silicone pipe, braket could be a pita if you don't have the right tools.

Edit. And the MAF of course. Might be straight swap job. Maybe not....


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[gecko2k]

I found an interesting statement from Arin@APR on vortex. According to him the stage2 piping is not really necessary! I think I have to reconsider my intake choice and get a carbonio from ECS....BFYB???!?

no need to buy the other stages which is all BS and trying to take ur money for fancy names that mean nothing.

It's quite the opposite.

There was originally no plan to produce the back section as it only cost more for basically looks and only a hair more power. Still, people wanted it always so it's now available.

So, rather than waste your money we have given you the option to purchase the rear part separately if you really want it.

Edit: seems to be known for a while now....




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[Tiggy1]

I was just looking for a nice affordable intake and found the forge Wintake. Looks nice, price is great and it doesn't fit my Tig due to the wrong maf plug on the OEM intake.

Are there any other affordable intakes out there apart from the carbonio? I actually like the carbonio, but the price is simply too much for me. I've seen GarryPs intake, but can't find anymore reliable information on it. Shame about the wintake..... that would have been my first choice!!!

Just spotted another alternative on these guys website,

https://www.tarmacengineering.com.au

Seems well designed & finished and very reasonably priced, BUT whether it will fit our Tig's is another question. Probably MAF sensor location and front mounting would be different?!