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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: lukegolfvr6 on 11 October 2011, 15:23

Title: more bhp
Post by: lukegolfvr6 on 11 October 2011, 15:23

iya iv just sold a civic and bought a mk4 golf 1.8 turbo :D so im new to the golf scene i just wanted to know how to get around 250-300bhp on stock internals how much ? and how to go about it its completly standerd atm


thanks luke

Title: Re: more bhp
Post by: Wayne on 11 October 2011, 15:26

I would run it for a month or so and make sure all is well, if so then get a stage 1 map, forge d/v and pipercross panel filter, this will get you 200bhp, try that and see what you think, if you want more it will cost lots.

Title: Re: more bhp
Post by: lukegolfvr6 on 11 October 2011, 15:35

ok thanks mate. what about an decat and front mount ? what psi can i turn the boost up on stock ?

thanks luke

Title: Re: more bhp
Post by: Wayne on 11 October 2011, 15:59

Quote from: lukegolfvr6 on 11 October 2011, 15:35

ok thanks mate. what about an decat and front mount ? what psi can i turn the boost up on stock ?
 

Only really needed if running stage 2, a remap will take the boost to around 14psi, do not just turn the boost up it will only end in tears.