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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: big_vw_ash on 21 May 2010, 16:18

Title: K04-001 help
Post by: big_vw_ash on 21 May 2010, 16:18
ive herd about this turbo through a friend but i wanted to double check with you guys, basicly wanna know if i buy this K04-001 will i need to do anything else mod wise for it to run right. i know if i want to get full potential out of it then i'd need 4 bar fpr, fmic, 007p, bigger fuel injecters and so on. but if the turbo went on with no other mods to start with (its a standard AGU) apart from TIP due to being bigger would it run ok and if i got it mapped would it see k03s figures?? im just asking as i want a bigger turbo but would rather shell out abit more for the k04-001 than the k03s as will give more power in the long run.

really apreciate any advise on this one.

heres a link for the turbo http://xs-power.com/turbos-10.htm (http://xs-power.com/turbos-10.htm)
Title: Re: K04-001 help
Post by: Hulmie on 21 May 2010, 16:39
First off, thats not a genuine turbo. You will want to get a Borg worner genuine turbo.

Ideally if you fit the turbo then you will want a map on your car for it to run right as its bigger than the stock item. Your better off get the turbo, FMIC, 007p, TIP, fpr, fuel pump and remap all done at the same time.
Title: Re: K04-001 help
Post by: linz on 21 May 2010, 20:33
yes the k04 001 is a bolt on replacement but really it is just a k03s in a k04 shell..... imo its not a proper k04

an to what you want power wise would depend on what else you would need to buy!

ive just done a full proper k04 upgrade an i can tell u it has cost me a small fortune!
Title: Re: K04-001 help
Post by: brianpologti on 22 May 2010, 16:37
Watch out there are a few that have the wrong size inlet, so the ko3 tip won't fit unless ur cut the end off and fit a new end etc , can't remeber the sizes but there's a thread on seatcupra.net
Title: Re: K04-001 help
Post by: Hulmie on 22 May 2010, 17:07
easy you just buy the right TIP for the turbo or try get one that comes with the TIP
Title: Re: K04-001 help
Post by: big_vw_ash on 23 May 2010, 10:26
Quote from: linz on 21 May 2010, 20:33
yes the k04 001 is a bolt on replacement but really it is just a k03s in a k04 shell..... imo its not a proper k04

an to what you want power wise would depend on what else you would need to buy!

ive just done a full proper k04 upgrade an i can tell u it has cost me a small fortune!

do u mind me asking how much it cost u and who did the conversion?
Title: Re: K04-001 help
Post by: fowler21 on 29 May 2010, 13:20
You might also need a bigger intercooler?? i herd ebays quite good ?
Title: Re: K04-001 help
Post by: linz on 29 May 2010, 16:11
a garage near me did the conversion he does all sorts of modified car upgrades an in total with parts labour ect i was probably nearing the 3k mark.....