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Title: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: dime3x on 08 November 2015, 20:44
Hi guys, i have a mk4 gti , its 150 standard and I've had it mapped to around 190 according to longlife. I'm thinking about taking it up to around 270 as I've heard i can get the ko4 turbo which will allow me to do so? Anyway if not could you point me in the right direction as to what I need next to get more bhp out of my car please.

Thanks in advancee
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: barrym381 on 08 November 2015, 20:49
you can buy a hybrid turbo that will see close to these figures  :smiley:


http://www.beachbuggyturbo.co.uk/k300---k03s-hybrid-turbo-1-p.asp
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: dime3x on 08 November 2015, 21:41
i'm not sure what turbo i have at the moment it might just be ko3 ? what other upgrades would i have to make if i add the hybrid to my car?
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: barrym381 on 08 November 2015, 22:13
i'm not sure what turbo i have at the moment it might just be ko3 ? what other upgrades would i have to make if i add the hybrid to my car?
what year is the car  :smiley:
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: dime3x on 08 November 2015, 23:18
its a Y reg 1.8T
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: spudboy6 on 08 November 2015, 23:20
Hybrid your need
Injectors
FMIC
4bar fpr
Decent exhaust 3" turbo back
Intake pipe
Fuel pump 4bar+
Decent air filter 

Ko4 your need the above and
Exhaust manifold
Custom down pipe
Turbo oil and water lines

Probably missed a few bits but your better with a hybrid and pretty much over 300ft-lb you need to forge your internals
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: dime3x on 09 November 2015, 18:20
Thanks for the reply, I already have an aftermarket exhaust on her from longlife so should that be ok? It's going to be a while until I can afford to do it just getting some info beforehand
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: Wazzzer on 11 November 2015, 21:14
You won't necessarily need a 4bar FPR, depends who will be mapping it
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: dime3x on 12 November 2015, 20:22
would it be worth upgrading the clutch and flywheel too ?
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: dubber36 on 13 November 2015, 16:03
Hybrid your need
Injectors
FMIC
4bar fpr
Decent exhaust 3" turbo back
Intake pipe
Fuel pump 4bar+
Decent air filter 

Ko4 your need the above and
Exhaust manifold
Custom down pipe
Turbo oil and water lines

Probably missed a few bits but your better with a hybrid and pretty much over 300ft-lb you need to forge your internals

If a rebuild is necessary, would it not be better to start off with a BAM engine?
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: barrym381 on 13 November 2015, 17:17
or buying a car that is already running that power with everything done  :smiley:
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: Wazzzer on 15 November 2015, 20:09
Indeed, hindsight is a wonderful thing lol
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: barrym381 on 15 November 2015, 20:44
Indeed, hindsight is a wonderful thing lol
I must have just been lazy then doing it that way  :whistle:
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: dime3x on 16 November 2015, 12:59
i was thinking about buying them wit hall the work done but most golf i see online are usually only 150bhp, unless I;m looking in the wrong place?
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: barrym381 on 16 November 2015, 13:58
i was thinking about buying them wit hall the work done but most golf i see online are usually only 150bhp, unless I;m looking in the wrong place?
plenty of them out there for sale already running that power  :smiley:
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: dime3x on 18 November 2015, 13:30
what sort of websites should i go on? i go on pistonheads but they're only ever 150-180
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: barrym381 on 18 November 2015, 15:51
seen a few on ebay and gumtree for sale but also check for sale section on here  :smiley: just depends what your looking for and budget


Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: dime3x on 18 November 2015, 15:51
ok thanks mate will keep an eye out for some, saves me the hassle of doing it myself
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: barrym381 on 18 November 2015, 15:59
ok thanks mate will keep an eye out for some, saves me the hassle of doing it myself
this car has all been done although it needs some bodywork but cheap for everything that's been done to it  :smiley:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/volkswagen/2004-volkswagen-golf-gti-1.8-turbo-180-low-miles-bigger-turbo-fitted/1142750134
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: barrym381 on 18 November 2015, 16:08
I might even look at selling 1 of my mk4s for that car  :smiley:
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: dime3x on 19 November 2015, 10:40
it does look nice but a bit too far for me to travel and get it home
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: shaft69 on 21 November 2015, 19:07
Hi guys, i have a mk4 gti , its 150 standard and I've had it mapped to around 190 according to longlife. I'm thinking about taking it up to around 270 as I've heard i can get the ko4 turbo which will allow me to do so? Anyway if not could you point me in the right direction as to what I need next to get more bhp out of my car please.

Thanks in advancee
You'll get 270hp with standard k04 lad sold mine to making over 300hp k04, unitronic stage 2+ tune, fmic, v4 pro manifold, 3" dp, and meth, bloody quick for standard k04.
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: Wazzzer on 21 November 2015, 21:04
I've driven a Golf with a K04 running 300bhp, it's mental
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: barrym381 on 21 November 2015, 21:05
I've driven a Golf with a K04 running 300bhp, it's mental
mine has 280 and is good fun gives a few things a shock  :grin:
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: brianpologti on 23 November 2015, 10:32
I've driven a Golf with a K04 running 300bhp, it's mental
mine has 280 and is good fun gives a few things a shock  :grin:

What was the lag like ?
Title: Re: taking car to 270bhp
Post by: barrym381 on 23 November 2015, 14:50
I've driven a Golf with a K04 running 300bhp, it's mental
mine has 280 and is good fun gives a few things a shock  :grin:

What was the lag like ?
when mapped right not bad  :smiley: