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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: benmanc on 04 October 2011, 18:30

Title: What would you do?
Post by: benmanc on 04 October 2011, 18:30

What would you do...

I have an AGU with 007p and filter, looking to get a map etc. but thinking to upgrade bits and then get map instead of mapping now?  Is this best?

If going turbo upgrade now or later, would you say I would be best to get a k03s or an ebay k04-001 as they would be around similar prices (give or take 40 quid)?

Any advice would be appreciated.  I have give it a good service etc last week.

Title: Re: What would you do?
Post by: sveed1.8T on 04 October 2011, 19:03

K03s would be the cheaper n more simpler upgrade option, but k04 is the beast :evil:

Title: Re: What would you do?
Post by: golf-sib on 04 October 2011, 19:20

I'd go for k04-001, wit the k03s you will get some flavor and eventually want a k04-001, skip he middle man and go for the thing that makes sense IMO.

Title: Re: What would you do?
Post by: jockgti on 04 October 2011, 19:30

what do you mean by an ebay ko4?

Title: Re: What would you do?
Post by: golf-sib on 04 October 2011, 20:15

The cheaper Chinese duplicates, the cast finish is not as good, lower build quality overall but some people have been getting good results, they do need some seeing to. I know the actuators need adjusting when put on otherwise they won't last. Personally ring R-tech nick has been harassing these turbos for a few customers as well as hybrid experimenting with 360bearings etc.

For a second hand k03s it's what £200, k04-001 copy is £250.

Title: Re: What would you do?
Post by: benmanc on 04 October 2011, 20:47

Thanks for the advice, pretty much what Ive been thinking...Im deffo not buying a new kkk k04-001 for best part of 8 or 900 whatever they are.  Wish somebody was selling a 2nd hand one I would snap that up!

Title: Re: What would you do?
Post by: golf-sib on 04 October 2011, 20:49

For that price i would be w@nking over the t304 kits

Title: Re: What would you do?
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 05 October 2011, 12:21

You need some pretty heavy upgrades for the K04 though don't you....

Title: Re: What would you do?
Post by: jamie16v on 05 October 2011, 12:41

Quote from: Dalo Harkin on 05 October 2011, 12:21

You need some pretty heavy upgrades for the K04 though don't you....

only for the longitudinal k04 the transverse k04 is direct bolt on. the longitudinal k04 was fitted as standard in some S3`s and TT`s though with different manifolds, downpipes and oil/coolant lines ect to suit.

Title: Re: What would you do?
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 05 October 2011, 12:47

I mean to handle the power
FMIC
injectors
fuel pump
etc etc

Title: Re: What would you do?
Post by: Wayne on 05 October 2011, 13:39

I would remap as is then live with it for a few months and see how you feel.

Title: Re: What would you do?
Post by: jamie16v on 05 October 2011, 14:26

Quote from: Dalo Harkin on 05 October 2011, 12:47

I mean to handle the power
FMIC
injectors
fuel pump
etc etc

yes thats it.. and a 2.75" or 3" maf

Title: Re: What would you do?
Post by: benmanc on 05 October 2011, 15:09

ok cheers for advice, not too sure yet may just stick with the k03s and then map if i find decent one, then upgrade in future if I get the bug rather than presuming I would be addicted to more

Title: Re: What would you do?
Post by: Scott D on 06 October 2011, 00:01

I'd go for the k04-001 there is only £50 difference and upgrading from a k03.

You would need custom mapping for the K04-001 along with a downpipe and better intercooler to get decent results IMO