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Offline ryan360

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What bolt on mods are required for stage 2 r-tech
« on: 18 February 2012, 19:51 »
Hi just a quick question, i currently have a AGU 1.8t 20v a3, (k03) with a 3" decat turbo back exhaust, Cold air induction cone filter, vr6 clutch, and a new dump valve coming soon.

At first i was just going to go with a stage 1 remap, but would it be worth getting a stage 2 with the mods i currently have?

And also, is a fmic required for stage 2 or can u run the standard smic.

Thanks Ryan :)
« Last Edit: 18 February 2012, 20:02 by ryan360 »

Offline symsymma

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Re: What bolt on mods are required for stage 2 r-tech
« Reply #1 on: 19 February 2012, 21:04 »
Hi mate for stage 2 you could do with a silicone tip pipe,and boost hoses.would deffo get a k03s.as for i/c side mount would b ok but fmic would be better imo :smiley:
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Re: What bolt on mods are required for stage 2 r-tech
« Reply #2 on: 19 February 2012, 21:29 »
Have a look through my spec list to give yourself an idea, link in my sig below

Standard SMIC can be run but you risk not getting the most out of the map. I would say an uprated SMIC at the least is needed


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

Offline lukeyyyyyyy21

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Re: What bolt on mods are required for stage 2 r-tech
« Reply #3 on: 20 February 2012, 18:05 »
 I am a fan of getting a SMIC as they require no aditional pipework and hassle etc... BUT surely as they are much deep in dept, a great big cube intercooler will create lag as its all being condensed, where as Audi TT have two intercoolers one at each end including a crosspipe so its gradually condensed down...Which is why I think a FMIC would give best results????

Anyone compared or had experience with SMIC VS FMIC?

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Re: What bolt on mods are required for stage 2 r-tech
« Reply #4 on: 20 February 2012, 18:09 »
My Golf with the SMIC made 225bhp  :smiley:


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

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Re: What bolt on mods are required for stage 2 r-tech
« Reply #5 on: 20 February 2012, 19:33 »
Might aswell add a forge actuator to the list if your going stage 2  :cool:


          2003 1.8T: R-tech Live Cutom Stage 2 remap: N249 Bypass : Forge T.I.P : Forge 007p  : Forge Actuator, yellow spring : Toyosports F.M.I.C : Toyosports C.A.I :                                                                   PCV simplified - oil catch can : 42' Draft 3" turbo back non res exhaust system : Devils own W.M.I : 231bhp & 258lbs-ft