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Title: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: Chris. on 09 October 2011, 14:50
Hi

Right interested in getting a engine from a mate which is a AUM engine code, I have a  AGU engine code.

Now, im wondering what the differences are on the BLOCK, not the head or sensors or whatever else, just the differences between internal components.  I know the rods are thinner, but not sure about things for crank, and other stuff you get down in that area.

Just want a engine to build over the winter as a LONG term project to getting more power out of mine (ie big turbo)  Id build everything up on the aum then swap manifolds and put everything made onto my AGU head i currently have now.  although a AUM engine loom and ECU would probably be more beneficial.  Hmmm

Any ideas?
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: turbomick on 09 October 2011, 15:33
Agu are a stronger engine forged as standed
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: Chris. on 09 October 2011, 15:37
Aint that just a rumour?  Which parts are forged?  I know they use mahle pistons.
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 09 October 2011, 15:41
If your doing a rebuild then it doesn't matter :laugh:
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: Chris. on 09 October 2011, 15:48
Thought so. 

Just need to find a cheap 1.8T block now really.
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: james2 on 09 October 2011, 15:50
i would use the agu engine ,but get the turbo off the aum and put it on the agu.Grind all the valves in and clean head and pistons, and gas flow the head whilst its off. :drool:
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: Chris. on 09 October 2011, 15:53
Already got a k03s AGU engine. 

Want a spare block/head i can work with over the winter/next year building up for a big turbo.  There is always a time when ~230bhp really isnt enough.
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: james2 on 09 October 2011, 16:00
Try and find a R 32 engine.  :laugh: Wonder if there are any bigger turbo engines that will fit in the golf.  :undecided: I would build up a AGU .up to you.  :nerd:
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: Chris. on 09 October 2011, 16:08
If theres no difference then i can buy any block?

I did say in the first post id be building engine bottom end and manifold up on the spare engine then swapping the AGU head onto the new block and sticking manifold and turbo onto AGU head. ;)
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 09 October 2011, 18:15
If its gonna be rebuilt why choose an agu over an aum? isn't electronic throttle better, and the rest would be pretty much the same?
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: Chris. on 09 October 2011, 18:24
AGU has the large port head, but I guess VVT from the later ones could be put onto a AGU?

AUM does have its advantages in terms of mapping software(ecu firmware) as more can be mapped in but then i have to change pedal box etc etc and everything that goes with it.

Im not sure which ECU id run if i went big turbo tbh. AGU is certainly the easiest to put in, but does it map aswell?
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: jamie16v on 09 October 2011, 19:18
i would look into building the head too, apparently the valvetrain isnt all that good for big power so i would look into uprated springs at least.
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: golf-sib on 09 October 2011, 19:30
Surely the VVT will be more beneficial? No one has yet got a VVT on the AGU, but anything is possible I suppose.

What about a diesel bottom end I heard they fit direct, but please check this.

What about enlarging the valves, this could be a possibility, or just look into improving the profile of the valves and seats.

Advantage with the AUM ecu is getting traction working due to the DBW system in place, handy in lower gears with plenty off power.
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: shaft69 on 09 October 2011, 20:36
I know from years ago AGU and BAM have forged internals and take bigger power than rest of 20vt engines.
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: james2 on 09 October 2011, 21:36
i would stick with agu, poor r-techs golf .But i blame it on nos.How about bore it out ,wouldnt worry about bigger valve its got 5 in each pot  :laugh: some good kent cams . :drool: Try and get all parts for stage 3 map. Just leave nos out. :laugh: unless you ceramic coat the valves and piston tops. :tongue:
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: Chris. on 09 October 2011, 21:36
wouldnt want to go over 380bhp on the valves like....heat really does kill them!
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: james2 on 09 October 2011, 21:38
nos wouldnt help.But you should be fine with out it. :wink:
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: golf-sib on 09 October 2011, 21:44
The 2Litre stroker kits seem to be a fav amongst the audi boys, 2.0T 20V  :smug: now we're talkin'
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: james2 on 09 October 2011, 22:46
The 2Litre stroker kits seem to be a fav amongst the audi boys, 2.0T 20V  :smug: now we're talkin'
Now your talking, in a golf would kick arse with a big turbo :drool:
Title: Re: Difference between AGU and AUM blocks
Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 10 October 2011, 10:32

but then i have to change pedal box etc etc and everything that goes with it.


If I can fit it into a mk3 a mk4 should be a walk in the park :)