Congrats, sounds like someone's been into the MK7 tuning scene a lot If I a may ask, are you tuning it for drag racing? track? or just private use? Any particular power goals? Up to 500bhp I think your mods list is ok as is but above that you're starting to look at reinforcing the motor imo.
I only got a few remarks: if you intend to track the car I'd definitely avoid the CSS discs and instead complement the 4pots with a set that has proper, symmetrical cooling (I'd also avoid drilled designs). For the rest of the parts that are already here (there) I assume they were on your Cupra and will be just transferred to the R?
Also curious as to why you want to change the Pretorias with those TD 1.3's. Looks wise there's nothing that comes even close to Prets on a 7/7.5 R or CS and if my sources are right about the TD's they are ~2kg heavier per wheel (9.6 vs 11.5)?
Re the turbo options, I'd also consider the LM500 v2 from Germany. Decent price, upgraded core and plug n play solution (IS38 housing) with very good results so far (again assuming you are aiming the 500bhp mark and not much above that).
You should definitely keep us posted with updates!
I’ve been in the MKV, MKVI and MKVII tuning scene and do a little drag racing and track work.
Most of the kit I have is a hand over from the Cupra.
Ultimately the mods will develop further, but the parts I have now will go on to start with. In the past I have had AP racing two piece 362mm discs with project Mu pads and 8 pots along with A8 rear discs.
For power fuelling will need injectors, HPFP and LPFP uprating. The target is not fixed, but definitely over 500bhp. There are several cars around that have lasted well over 500bhp and over a year. Generally boost kept at under 2 bar is the level where the TSI has long term longevity.
The Prets are lovely, but the 1.3’s are stronger and will be used for day to day duties. I have five sets of alloys, from lightweight Oz Ultraleggeras through to TDPR 1.2’s as well as Hoosier drag radials and so I’m pretty much covered in the wheel dept.
As for the turbo choice the LM500 V2 is a good shout and another to consider. 😎👍
My previous motors all had experimental mods on them from Nitrous to Owen Development turbos and hybrids, so in not afraid to test new mods. It should be a fun ride. 😋