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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: synnea on 19 April 2007, 08:26

Title: R32 - How to make it faster? (Other than a supercharger)
Post by: synnea on 19 April 2007, 08:26: Hi,

Other than the huge expense of superchargin I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on getting a few extra BHP to the wheels of the MK5 R32. I can only find induction kits for the MK4 R32. Anyone know of any induction kits for the MK5 and if so are they worth the money? Or any other ideas?

Thanks!
Title: Re: R32 - How to make it faster? (Other than a supercharger)
Post by: wantmygti on 19 April 2007, 08:27: I know they can be remapped to 280bhp without too much fuss.
Title: Re: R32 - How to make it faster? (Other than a supercharger)
Post by: Rhyso on 19 April 2007, 08:46: new exhuast, remap and look into getting an uprated Haldex controller

should give you a nice increase whilst not completely emptying your wallet!!

on the other hand don't worry about the cash and find someone who will do a turbo conversion on it :evil:

you only live once and you can't take your money with you when you're gone! :laugh: :evil:
Title: Re: R32 - How to make it faster? (Other than a supercharger)
Post by: Hurdy on 19 April 2007, 09:37: APS do a 295bhp@6700rpm & 272lb.ft@4100rpm conversion for around Ã‚£2000 :drool:

It involves an ECU remap, plus a free flowing exhaust system and a pair of fitted Schrick cams that have been developed especially for this specific conversion.

APS also do a Haldex performance ECU for Ã‚£600 fitted.

If you can get hold of the first issue of Performance Tuner mag (April 07) then there is a 5 page feature on this conversion along with a company profile of APS :wink:
Title: Re: R32 - How to make it faster? (Other than a supercharger)
Post by: Creepy Coupe on 19 April 2007, 10:08: 295bhp@6700rpm , wow that's high up for the 3.2 motor, wonder what it gives at a more user friendly rev band.
Title: Re: R32 - How to make it faster? (Other than a supercharger)
Post by: Hurdy on 19 April 2007, 12:50: Just got VW driver magazine and the R32 with the APS conversion + haldex controller + coilovers + 19" BBS CH rims is for sale at the back for Ã‚£22,500 (3dr Manual) :drool:
Title: Re: R32 - How to make it faster? (Other than a supercharger)
Post by: The Doc on 20 April 2007, 07:59: Sounds like a bargain, tha Ã‚£2000 kit sounds very good value too....

....if only I still had my r32 :cry:
Title: Re: R32 - How to make it faster? (Other than a supercharger)
Post by: synnea on 20 April 2007, 10:02: Im getting mine in 4 weeks or so. Simply cant wait!!!! :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: R32 - How to make it faster? (Other than a supercharger)
Post by: Rhyso on 20 April 2007, 10:11: have you gone for that APS conversion then?
Title: Re: R32 - How to make it faster? (Other than a supercharger)
Post by: synnea on 20 April 2007, 10:16: Sorry I meant I was getting my R32 in 4 weeks. Was just wondering for the future what my options are to go faster! APS seems a sensible consideration.
Title: Re: R32 - How to make it faster? (Other than a supercharger)
Post by: Creepy Coupe on 20 April 2007, 13:46: Quote from: synnea on 20 April 2007, 10:16
Sorry I meant I was getting my R32 in 4 weeks. Was just wondering for the future what my options are to go faster! APS seems a sensible consideration.

I'd run it in and then see what you think, you never know you might be happy with the way it goes out the box. :smug: