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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: townerboy on 04 October 2012, 21:55

Title: 1.8t to 130 or 150 TDI?
Post by: townerboy on 04 October 2012, 21:55

Hi just considering swapping my 1.8t for a tdi and was wondering how much difference there is between the two TDI's in terms of power and level of trim ect, the 150's seems more expensive and less of them around and they look as if they are higher in spec, so whats the business with them any help would be grand :smiley:

Title: Re: 1.8t to 130 or 150 TDI?
Post by: scarr89 on 04 October 2012, 22:39

The torque/power comes in lower down in the rev range on the 130s. However, both stock are plenty powerful and great engines with decent economy. Spec wise, I cannot comment as I have no idea  :whistle: Both have the same 'issues' as the rest of the mk4 range as well as a few DERV particular ones.

Both great with a remap. Either or I say  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: 1.8t to 130 or 150 TDI?
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 05 October 2012, 10:49

The GT TDI 150 is the same spec as the GTI 1.8t  :cool:

Title: Re: 1.8t to 130 or 150 TDI?
Post by: brayson on 08 October 2012, 16:21

Also a 130 maps nearly as well as a 150, If i remember just as a basic map from say like blacksmoke a 130 will go to 180 and a 150 go to 182

Title: Re: 1.8t to 130 or 150 TDI?
Post by: corf on 10 October 2012, 19:55

i had 18t remapped by r-tech running 210bhp,

now have a 130 gt tdi not mapped it (as clutch mite give up)

it nice to drive and save loads on fuel, road tax and a bit off insurance

go for the 130

but do have gsxr600 k3 for speed lol

Title: Re: 1.8t to 130 or 150 TDI?
Post by: alex160 on 12 October 2012, 15:31

Defo a 130 imo. Remaps better than a 150 and deosnt have engine ( or atleast not as common)issues such as work cam shafts, turbo issues and boost pipes popping off. Cheaper insurance aswell. Mines running around 186bhp mark and still get  between 40-52mpg on mixed runs. Hits the 60 mark when on motorway :p

Title: Re: 1.8t to 130 or 150 TDI?
Post by: scarr89 on 14 October 2012, 10:34

Quote from: alex160 on 12 October 2012, 15:31

Defo a 130 imo. Remaps better than a 150 and deosnt have engine ( or atleast not as common)issues such as work cam shafts, turbo issues and boost pipes popping off. Cheaper insurance aswell. Mines running around 186bhp mark and still get  between 40-52mpg on mixed runs. Hits the 60 mark when on motorway :p

Because people with 130s have never had an IC pipe pop off?  :whistle:

Title: Re: 1.8t to 130 or 150 TDI?
Post by: Steve_PD on 14 October 2012, 14:40

Or turbos fail or suffer cam shaft problems....

Title: Re: 1.8t to 130 or 150 TDI?
Post by: scarr89 on 14 October 2012, 17:27

Quote from: Steve_PD on 14 October 2012, 14:40

Or turbos fail or suffer cam shaft problems....

Because no 130's have encountered either of those problems?

Pot luck.

Title: Re: 1.8t to 130 or 150 TDI?
Post by: townerboy on 14 October 2012, 22:53

Cheers for the advice will defo have a look around wouldnt mind swapping my 1.8t if anyone knows anyone who wants to pay more for fuel lol

Title: Re: 1.8t to 130 or 150 TDI?
Post by: alex160 on 25 October 2012, 19:42

130's must just come with better luck then :)