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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Diluxe on 23 April 2008, 00:16

Title: de-cat 16v any proven power gains out there?
Post by: Diluxe on 23 April 2008, 00:16
those that have done de-cat , you noticed any real benefits? what kind of re-map are we talking about about when you go de-cat?

cheers
Title: Re: de-cat 16v any proven power gains out there?
Post by: Mikester on 23 April 2008, 01:03
it wil give u more power, its just one of those facts, less restriction, how much depends on the other mods.
Title: Re: de-cat 16v any proven power gains out there?
Post by: Len on 23 April 2008, 08:49
Just de-catting without other mods and a remap wont give you much more power, indeed it could cause back pressure.

Do the cone filter or drilled air box with paper filter and a good exhaust system then de-cat and remap and come back and tell us what you get! :wink:
Title: Re: de-cat 16v any proven power gains out there?
Post by: eightyeightmph on 23 April 2008, 09:53
Never been bothered with a de cat, can't be arsed with faffing around for every MOT! :undecided:
Title: Re: de-cat 16v any proven power gains out there?
Post by: Mikester on 23 April 2008, 11:07
Quote from: eightyeightmph on 23 April 2008, 09:53
Never been bothered with a de cat, can't be arsed with faffing around for every MOT! :undecided:

Word, this is the other problem, unless you have a mate at an MOT center than can fix it for you....

I dont think its worth it, unless your runin a 16v or vr6?

What engine is for?
Title: Re: de-cat 16v any proven power gains out there?
Post by: eightyeightmph on 23 April 2008, 16:00
FFS Mikester - didn't know you were a gangster! Word. :rolleyes:

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Title: Re: de-cat 16v any proven power gains out there?
Post by: Diluxe on 24 April 2008, 13:52
looking to do it on a ABF engine, any one got any recommendation for places to do the Re-map? de-cat pipe should be easy fit shouldnt it, its bolt fit at one end & sleeve fit at the other so cant be more than 30 mins work....agree?

cheers
Title: Re: de-cat 16v any proven power gains out there?
Post by: Paul86S2 on 24 April 2008, 14:25
Quote from: Diluxe on 24 April 2008, 13:52
looking to do it on a ABF engine, any one got any recommendation for places to do the Re-map? de-cat pipe should be easy fit shouldnt it, its bolt fit at one end & sleeve fit at the other so cant be more than 30 mins work....agree?

cheers
Should be simple if the nuts and bolts aren't badly corroded.