Ramee's Tiguan Build Thread 155KW DSG

[Wynnston]

Ugh. I can't keep up Ramee, now I want a K04

Hope it goes well!

[BLKMKV]

Go bigger GT2871


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[Ramee]

Go bigger GT2871


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I have a better plan for spending 10K Get Audi TTRS engine (5 cylinder) from US and swap the engine. Then need to get APR map with a new ECU. Haha Or just wait till RSQ3 comes out !

[Ramee]

Ugh. I can't keep up Ramee, now I want a K04

Hope it goes well!

Thanks buddy! I am sure you will get there soon ...

[brad]

Yes, my tuner recommend Motul. Bit expensive and need frequent oil change too. I will probably give it a try later. Thanks

Given the tune of the vehicle & the way I perceive you might drive, I'd recommend 5000km intervals on that oil

[tigger73]

Ramee's Tiguan Build Thread 155KW DSG

Ramee how did the K04 upgrade go? Or is this upgrade going to take a bit more than one weekend?


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[Ramee]

Ramee how did the K04 upgrade go? Or is this upgrade going to take a bit more than one weekend?


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I managed to complete it in time. Lucky I had 3 days to complete it, It took me two and half days to do every thing I think someone can do it with in two days but I had to go to Bunnigs and few other shops to get some tools and distilled water.. I took some pictures of the install and I am going to upload them now.

[tigger73]

I managed to complete it in time. Lucky I had 3 days to complete it, It took me two and half days to do every thing I think someone can do it with in two days but I had to go to Bunnigs and few other shops to get some tools and distilled water.. I took some pictures of the install and I am going to upload them now.

Ramee where did you go? Have you gone out for another "test" drive???

[Ramee]

Tiguan K04 Turbo Install

So finally I did the turbo swap successfully with out any big issues during the process. I managed to it in two and half days while taking my time and working alone. Few of my friends wanted to help me but I rather did it myself because it let me to concentrate on work and more freedom with my time Anyway now everything is installed properly and no oil/coolant leaks and car running fine without any misfiring issues. Also now that annoying waste gate rattling noise is gone and engine turbo making loud roar and sweet whistle with a never ending pull till red line makes me feel my hard work has already paid off! I would say K04 Tiguan install is a epic success !.

I took lot of pictures during the K04 turbo install and some of the important ones I will upload here..

Getting ready for the job, Intake is removed and also coilpack harness and coolant return line moved to front to get some clearance.


First step is to remove the heat shield which obstruct the access to the turbo


Heat shield is out


Next oxygen sensor is removed.


Time to separate the down pipe from turbo. Removing downpipe flange nuts one by one.


Then unbolted the downpipe supporting bracket


Downpipe was separated and moved to a side


Next time to remove compressor output piping. Basically need to remove the pancake pipe.


Pancake pipe is removed


Now turbo is free from three sides and need to separate from oil and coolant lines and DV electrical connections


Finally need to remove these top five nuts and we can take the turbo out


Hurrah!! one is down , four more to go


At last poor bugger is out It did serve me well

[Ramee]

Next day morning new K04 turbo is being prepared for the install. It is getting few parts from old mate.


Time to say final good bye New one is ready to go in!


This is where K04 going to end up with


And it is mounted


Next installed the oil and coolant supply and returned lines





Finally every thing is done and dusted and finished product

[Ramee]

Ramee where did you go? Have you gone out for another "test" drive???

Oh no Tigger, I was struggling to upload my post and after I typed every thing and pictures attached I accidentally pressed the back button Then It said my post got too many pics and had to separate it in to two.

So I see you earned enough brownie points to get time to do your bumper grill mod ah.. it looks great and I may try that on my bumper too

[tigger73]

Oh no Tigger, I was struggling to upload my post and after I typed every thing and pictures attached I accidentally pressed the back button Then It said my post got too many pics and had to separate it in to two.

So I see you earned enough brownie points to get time to do your bumper grill mod ah.. it looks great and I may try that on my bumper too

Bugger!!! Don't you hate it when you've spent all that time for it not to save and you lose everything. I feel your pain.

So did you have to take your engine right out? Or were you able to remove/install the turbo in-situ?

Not that I'm considering it - if (and a big if) I ever went down the path of changing turbos I think I'd be getting someone else to do the job. Sounds like a fair few tools required.

Is there a bedding in period? Be interested in your first impressions and whether the pain vs gain is worth it.

[Ramee]

Bugger!!! Don't you hate it when you've spent all that time for it not to save and you lose everything. I feel your pain.

So did you have to take your engine right out? Or were you able to remove/install the turbo in-situ?

Not that I'm considering it - if (and a big if) I ever went down the path of changing turbos I think I'd be getting someone else to do the job. Sounds like a fair few tools required.

Is there a bedding in period? Be interested in your first impressions and whether the pain vs gain is worth it.

I did not take the engine out. Just swapped the turbo while it is in the engine bay. There is enough room in engine bay to do it and there are few DIYs for GTI K04 install. So I followed them and it wasn't very hard. Anyone can do it but need lot of tools, time and patience

I think there is no bedding period for a turbo swap. Right after install there was bit of smoke coming out until all the oil residue burned out but this is normal. Then everything went back to normal.

First trial impressions are there is some more lag than K03. Not much but you can feel it. But acceleration is smooth/consistent and more ideal for daily commuting in traffic ( I feel more fine control of power in these conditions). This lag however is not when I cruising or moving in stop go traffic, it is when you really want to accelerate and about 3000 RPM you will feel that surge of torque pushing you back in to the seat. It is like two step process and up to 3000 RPM it is like stage 2 and after K04 power starts to come out.

DSG also acting like before(shifts weirdly time to time) but in D mode now it is hesitate to drop gears when I floor it. Before when I am in 6th gear and floor it, DSG dropped to 3rd gear but now it want to stay in 5th. I think this is due to high amount of torque and power generate by new turbo. So if you want to have real fun need to use sports mode.

[tigger73]

Ramee's Tiguan Build Thread 155KW DSG

DSG also acting like before(shifts weirdly time to time) but in D mode now it is hesitate to drop gears when I floor it. Before when I am in 6th gear and floor it, DSG dropped to 3rd gear but now it want to stay in 5th. I think this is due to high amount of torque and power generate by new turbo. So if you want to have real fun need to use sports mode.

DSG tune coming up??? Or maybe a flappy paddle MFSW.... Or both


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[brad]

Have you had the K04 tune done or still on stage 1 or 2 KO3 tune?