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Title: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: big_vw_ash on 18 November 2009, 16:04
 ok so i have a (agu) 20vt already but im thinking about putting a BAM engine code in it so i can hit the 300bhp mark easier, anyone think its worth it or are there simpler mods i can make to get around the same sort of power?

Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: T_J_G on 18 November 2009, 16:05
Just posted on your other thread in the garage section.

Although you could use the AGU engine and fit a big blower to it. That definitely another option.
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: big_vw_ash on 18 November 2009, 16:10
Just posted on your other thread in the garage section.

Although you could use the AGU engine and fit a big blower to it. That definitely another option.

is it simple to change my k03 to a k04?
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: T_J_G on 18 November 2009, 16:12
There's been a lot of talk of this recently. A KO4-001 which comes in at about £600 is a K04 in a KO3s housing so will bolt straight on. But you'll need a map. And won't see 300BHP.
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: topher on 18 November 2009, 16:14
you wont get to 300 any easier with that block, you'd still need to change the turbo.. so you might aswell just do it on the AGU lump.
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: big_vw_ash on 18 November 2009, 16:18
There's been a lot of talk of this recently. A KO4-001 which comes in at about £600 is a K04 in a KO3s housing so will bolt straight on. But you'll need a map. And won't see 300BHP.

i'd be happy with 250bhp, 300 is just a target. so this k04-001 it will bolt onto my k03 manifold or is the k03s manifold different?
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: big_vw_ash on 18 November 2009, 16:20
you wont get to 300 any easier with that block, you'd still need to change the turbo.. so you might aswell just do it on the AGU lump.

so u think i should get a bigger turbo? are there any turbos u would recomend?
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: T_J_G on 18 November 2009, 16:25
It's the only way to hit 300BHP with an AGU lump. Budget for brakes as well.
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: big_vw_ash on 18 November 2009, 16:33
It's the only way to hit 300BHP with an AGU lump. Budget for brakes as well.
ye deffo bigger brakes. i just found this k04-001 turbo brand new for £259.50  :grin:
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: T_J_G on 18 November 2009, 16:39
If it's on ebay dont buy it.
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: topher on 18 November 2009, 16:56
brakes, suspension, engine mounts, intercooler, uprated boost hoses, decent filter and obviously uprated dv.

My choice would be a gt28rs, a comfortable 300 with room for more if you ever go as far as upgrading the engine internals. IHI turbos are also a popular choice.. probably because you can pick them up for peanuts from subaru owners who are upgrading to a td06 or something.
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: big_vw_ash on 18 November 2009, 16:58
If it's on ebay dont buy it.

no not ebay

http://xs-power.com/turbos-10.htm (http://xs-power.com/turbos-10.htm)
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: topher on 18 November 2009, 17:10
at that price, that turbo will be a chinese copy and not a genuine borg warner KKK unit. Naughty really because the one in the pictures IS a genuine one, with the part# tag on it.. the one they send you won't be like that, the numbers will be stamped onto the turbo housing.
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: Hulmie on 18 November 2009, 17:30
Only way to find out is maybe give them a call, but like topher says its more likely to be a copy. Audi forums are a good place to find K04-001's as they were fitted to mk1 Audi TT's
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: Adam on 18 November 2009, 18:01
 :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: Hulmie on 18 November 2009, 18:05
Dont show him that, im after buying that this weekend.
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: Adam on 18 November 2009, 18:13
Dont show him that, im after buying that this weekend.

 :wink:
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: Hulmie on 18 November 2009, 19:56
 :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: BAM in mk4 golf??? is it worth it?
Post by: big_vw_ash on 18 November 2009, 20:11
i'll get in contact with them and see what they say about it