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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: Hoggy on 12 June 2012, 20:01

Title: TDI Tuning Chip
Post by: Hoggy on 12 June 2012, 20:01

I've got a GT TDI 150 and looking to get a bit more out of it, came across tdituning and wondered what they were like?

 http://www.tdi-tuning.co.uk/car_and_van_diesel_tuning_boxes/volkswagen/golf/19_tdi_148_bhp__150_ps__110_kw/pd_diesel_tuning_box_volkswagen_golf_19_tdi_148_bhp_150_ps_110_kw_P1008.html

Thats the chip, claims 40 more ponies?!  Is that right?

Anyone had experience with these?

Any help much appreciated.

Cheers, Hoggy.

Title: Re: TDI Tuning Chip
Post by: Rhyso on 12 June 2012, 20:47

Some work better than others

However if you have an underlying problem with your car and you stick one of these on you wont see as much benefit and it could cause you issues.

Obviosuly im biased but taking your car to a reputable tuner who can do a pre-map diagnostic means you'll get the best results from either a remap or a tuning box

 :smiley:

Title: Re: TDI Tuning Chip
Post by: Hoggy on 12 June 2012, 21:24

Cheers Rhyso!

By underlying problem im assuming your meaning something that i wouldn't find out was wrong until more power was introduced?

I'm a full time mechanic so it gets regular oil changes, routine servicing, everything it needs, it gets basically, even premium diesel ;)

Im guessing you would reccomend a remap rather than tuming box? Its just theres no one around me for a remap :(

Cheers, Hoggy.

Title: Re: TDI Tuning Chip
Post by: Rhyso on 12 June 2012, 21:33

Quote from: Hoggy on 12 June 2012, 21:24

Cheers Rhyso!

By underlying problem im assuming your meaning something that i wouldn't find out was wrong until more power was introduced?

I'm a full time mechanic so it gets regular oil changes, routine servicing, everything it needs, it gets basically, even premium diesel ;)

Im guessing you would reccomend a remap rather than tuming box? Its just theres no one around me for a remap :(

Cheers, Hoggy.

Correct  :smiley:  a tiny boost leak or a failing MAF will rob you of the extra power you will be wanting and unless your have VAGCOM you will never know until you chuck that extra power in

There are some good tuning boxes out there but nothing will ever replace a remap that is designed for your car  :wink:

Carbon is probably your closest tuner and would be well worth the trip.  The trip back will be even more enjoyable   :cool:

Title: Re: TDI Tuning Chip
Post by: Hoggy on 12 June 2012, 21:39

Cheers, will look into a remap in the near future then ;)

On a completely different note..

Is there much point in putting a different intercooler on my pd150?

Cheers, Hoggy.

Title: Re: TDI Tuning Chip
Post by: Rhyso on 12 June 2012, 21:44

Not really as the OEM intercooler is actually pretty efficient at what it does  :smiley:

Only really need to upgrade if you plan on extracting silly power from it

Title: Re: TDI Tuning Chip
Post by: Hoggy on 12 June 2012, 21:55

Ahh right, cool, cheers!

Anything else worth upgrading?  :grin:

Cheers, Hoggy.

Title: Re: TDI Tuning Chip
Post by: Rhyso on 12 June 2012, 22:17

Depends how far you want to go......

Title: Re: TDI Tuning Chip
Post by: Hoggy on 12 June 2012, 22:28

I would just start basic and subtle at the minute then work my way up.

Already got Simota intake, decat, back box, but thats it, just basic at the minute.

Cheers, Hoggy.

Title: Re: TDI Tuning Chip
Post by: Rhyso on 12 June 2012, 22:33

Clutch
Turbo
Injectors

Get the right stuff and you'll be knocking on the door of 300bhp  :evil:

Or to keep it relatively simple
THS engine mounts
Inspect your boost hoses for worn lugs and clips, replace the seals

Like i said, how much do you want to spend  :smiley:

Title: Re: TDI Tuning Chip
Post by: Hoggy on 12 June 2012, 22:45

Knocking on the door of 300bhp  :shocked:

I'd never get insured  :laugh: Only 18  :embarassed: haha

Money aint to much of a problem, Work, Mod, Sleep..  :lipsrsealed:

Not looking for major gains, just more around 200bhp ish :)

Cheers, Hoggy.

Title: Re: TDI Tuning Chip
Post by: scarr89 on 13 June 2012, 00:27

Quote from: Rhyso on 12 June 2012, 22:33

Clutch
Turbo
Injectors

Get the right stuff and you'll be knocking on the door of 300bhp  :evil:

Or to keep it relatively simple
THS engine mounts
Inspect your boost hoses for worn lugs and clips, replace the seals

Like i said, how much do you want to spend  :smiley:

Injectors on a 150PD looking at about £800 no? Scrap that idea...17/22 hyrbrid, clutch, proper IC piping is about all you can I'd say without spending ridonkulous dollar... :undecided:

Quote from: Hoggy on 12 June 2012, 22:45

Knocking on the door of 300bhp  :shocked :shocked::

I'd never get insured  :laugh: Only 18  :embarassed: haha

Money aint to much of a problem, Work, Mod, Sleep..  :lipsrsealed:

Not looking for major gains, just more around 200bhp ish :)

Cheers, Hoggy.

200 is probable with a decent remap, guy running 200+ on ukmkivs with a standard map + decat and EGR delete :shocked:

Make sure your turbo/clutch/cams are in good condition and you could probs push a custom map to 200 horsesys...

Title: Re: TDI Tuning Chip
Post by: Hoggy on 13 June 2012, 08:02

Looks like im saving up for a trip to Carbon then ;)

Cheers, Hoggy.