Diesels

[Ant1981]

What's the top performing diesel, the GTi of the Diesel Mk5s? I'm looking for a Mk5, want a GTi, but could be tempted with a performance diesel. Cheers.

[Rhyso]

The PD170 engine

[Ant1981]

Cheers, what does that remap to?

[Rhyso]

Cheers, what does that remap to?

With the DPF (diesel particulate pipe) still in place, approx 185-190ish.  Remove that and beyond 200 is attainable.  A safe figure is around 205-210bhp 

I'm running the same engine in my Audi with a 190 map 

[Ant1981]

Hmm, that's quite reasonable. Are there any implications of running without the DPF? Also is the non DPF engines the same as one with the DPF removed?

Plus would a GTi grille retro fit the GT TDi grille? I assume everythings the same shape?

[Rhyso]

Hmm, that's quite reasonable. Are there any implications of running without the DPF?

Plus would a GTi grille retro fit the GT TDi grille? I assume everythings the same shape?

Only if the government change the current MOT regulations but its all speculation at the moment.  No implications otherwise though; you're basically de-catting the car    Also you will eliminate any potential problems the DPF might run into; lots of documented problems about them not regenerating and burning off the soot they collect.  Also some of the sensors can fail

Equally you should be able to run a remap without having to remove it which is what I'm currently doing.  Should something happen then I'll remove it 

Think you need the front bumper and a few other pieces; not 100%

[Ant1981]

Thanks Rhys,

In the meanwhile I'll just have to keep a close eye out there and see if I can bag one with all the electronics and gadgets that I'd like. Would love heated seats and anything else I can find one with!

[Rhyso]

Thanks Rhys,

In the meanwhile I'll just have to keep a close eye out there and see if I can bag one with all the electronics and gadgets that I'd like. Would love heated seats and anything else I can find one with!

No probs 

Yeah I looked for a while but went with the Audi in the end as IMO its better looking in S-Line trim than the equivalent MK5 GT.  I'd want to alter too much of the MK5 to make it looking how I wanted, where as with the Audi, a colour change to the wheels and some new rear lights along with a couple of cheap bits and pieces means I got it looking how I want it 

With the MK5 I'd start by colour coding the rear bumper, sourcing some different wheels etc etc...........I much prefer the top spec MK6 to the MK5 but they are just silly money 

[Ant1981]

I could probably live with the bumper as it's pretty much like my Mk4. My next door neighbour has the Mk6 GT TDI, too expensive for me!

[Rhyso]

I could probably live with the bumper as it's pretty much like my Mk4. My next door neighbour has the Mk6 GT TDI, too expensive for me!

Yours is fully colour coded though?    The MK5 rear has the full lower part of the bumper in black plastic 

Yep; the MK6 GTD is 20K+++ for a 2nd hand one    They do go rather well mind....