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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: scarr89 on 15 May 2011, 21:07
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Recently bought an 02 GTTDI 150. Got 100k on the clock, is it worth getting it remaped for the extra bhp etc? I have read loads of info on the pros and cons. The bhp and torque gains would be welcomed, but its the possibly changing other engine parts to be able to cope with it. What would I be looking at changing to ensure I get the most from the remap or what should I change to ensure my car doesn't break down suddenly after the remap!
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Thanks
Si
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From what I have read but I may be grossly mistaken, 99% of the engine parts are more than capable.
Your problem is going to lay in the life of your clutch and flywheel.
I would imagine with both of these uprated, you can run the increased power all day long.
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i got my 2002 150 remaped with 98k and hell its brilliant! only thing ul need to invest in is a clutch if ur givin her beans but take her cany and itl last u a fare while , but also if ur gettin a remap get rid of the cat an get a egr valve delete wat a diffrnce those make, ther wont be many cars that can keep up with u once ur remaped also alot better on fuel to lol
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Whats the cost of getting that done? The remap im thinking of getting comes with the 'egr delete software', does this mean I have to mod the car in any way?
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Whats the cost of getting that done? The remap im thinking of getting comes with the 'egr delete software', does this mean I have to mod the car in any way?
Get R-tech to remap it :cool:
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Recently bought an 02 GTTDI 150. Got 100k on the clock, is it worth getting it remaped for the extra bhp etc? I have read loads of info on the pros and cons. The bhp and torque gains would be welcomed, but its the possibly changing other engine parts to be able to cope with it. What would I be looking at changing to ensure I get the most from the remap or what should I change to ensure my car doesn't break down suddenly after the remap!
:smiley:
Thanks
Si
We tend to find the 150PDs with 100k on the clock tend to need a clutch soon after a spec1 remap, but really it all depends on what sort of life the car has had for them 100k, stop start city driving or cruising on the motorway all its life. I have customers out there running 310lbft on cars with well over 125k with the remap being on the for the last 3-4 years and not yet had to replace the clutch or turbo.
Our spec1 map will kick out around 185-190bhp 300-310lbft, but if your worried about the clutch then we can cap the torque curve to around 280lbft.
Only other issues we find with the higher mile PDs is leaking lower boost pipes and seal, and sticky VNT gear, because these are such common issues we will check the VNT witth a mini vac and logging session, plus check the boost pipes and if needed replace the rubber o-ring or even use some screw to secure the pipes.
The R-Tech Spec1 remap is £200 or the R-Tech custom which is set unique to how you want it and can come with egr mapping is £250. (there is also a £50 members dicsount to be taken off the prices)
Both remap options will come with full visual inspection, VNT testing, datalogging, rolling road ect..
Please read the forum and check the link out for out customer feedback. http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/270216.aspx
Nick
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We tend to find the 150PDs with 100k on the clock tend to need a clutch soon after a spec1 remap, but really it all depends on what sort of life the car has had for them 100k, stop start city driving or cruising on the motorway all its life. I have customers out there running 310lbft on cars with well over 125k with the remap being on the for the last 3-4 years and not yet had to replace the clutch or turbo.
I have only just got to the point of replacing my clutch and my rtech remap was about 38-39k ( approx 3 years ago) ago car has now done 120 ! Clutch is still ok really just getting a little wobble from the flywheel when pulling away in first.
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I am probably going to get this remap. Then I'll worry about doing the other bits and pieces if she needs them doing!
Thanks alot for the post Nick, I will PM about a possible booking!
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get it mapped :evil: my flywheel and clutch went at 144k, 80k after remap! just buy some boost pipe clips for when they pop off :lipsrsealed:
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Sounds like re-map is the way to go think I will do the same with mine
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If a Remap is calibrated correctly, and designed to introduce more linear power and assuming you are sensible driver that will not hammer it everywhere all the time i.e. treat your car with some respect, there is no reason a remap on your ARL 150 will kill the clutch.
We actually have a 2002 150 in the household, got it with a slightly noisy flywheel and some 20k miles on and a 35bhp+ remap from our own company, the noise is no worse and there is no sign of clutch slip. Remaps don't kill cars, the drivers do.