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Offline oceanic-green

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a bit puzzled !
« on: 18 May 2012, 13:52 »
Today I went and had my car checked with vag com, and the 17963 code came up charge pressure maximum limit exceeded. The mechanic did the readings and blocks and said the boost was peeking at 21 psi and holding at about 16 - 18 (I think), and he said there was no boost leeks, and therefore he thought the problem with the lack of full power was to do with the stock intercooler not being able to handle the high boost settings that were done on the remap, which would make the car go into safety mode so it didn't over heat, he seemed to think the boost levels were nearing the stage 2 performance, and couldn't believe it when I said it was down on power, and he suggested I get a new FMIC. I phoned up R-tech who did the remap and they told me that they have a mk4 golf like mine running at 220 bhp on the stock intercooler.  :huh:

So was I just being tried to be sold a new intercooler? any other suggestions that I could try to get the power back

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Re: a bit puzzled !
« Reply #1 on: 18 May 2012, 13:55 »
take it to r-tech let them look at it as im sure they will find your prob,an wont try rip u off  :smiley:

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Re: a bit puzzled !
« Reply #2 on: 18 May 2012, 13:57 »
Mine's R-Tech stage 1 and peaks and holds exactly the same amount of boost with no problem's at all. I'm still using the OEM SMIC.

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Re: a bit puzzled !
« Reply #3 on: 18 May 2012, 13:59 »
take it to r-tech let them look at it as im sure they will find your prob,an wont try rip u off  :smiley:

I live about 180 miles away and R-Tech said they could possibly need it for a few days. Which I can't do at all.
Mods: R-Tech custom remap, Beachbuggy K250 Turbo, Forge 007 DV, RAMAIR Jetstream 108 induction filter, silicone piping throughout, R-Tech Supersize TIP, 42 Draft Stealth Catch Can, N249 bypass, Ported Manifold, Toyo Sports FMIC with 2 & 1/2 pipes, Custom made full turbo back exhaust & 2 & 1/2 " downpipe and 200 cell sports cat. BAM injectors, Turbosmart Boost Gauge, BBS CK Wheels, 312mm Brembo front discs and pads, Carbon canister delete and last of all, a liquid cube!

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Re: a bit puzzled !
« Reply #4 on: 18 May 2012, 14:04 »
Mine's R-Tech stage 1 and peaks and holds exactly the same amount of boost with no problem's at all. I'm still using the OEM SMIC.

Yes, according to R-tech there should be no problem with the OEM SMIC working on their stage 1 remap. The intercooler the mechanic suggested I buy is a THS performance FMIC at £495 plus £200 to fit it
Mods: R-Tech custom remap, Beachbuggy K250 Turbo, Forge 007 DV, RAMAIR Jetstream 108 induction filter, silicone piping throughout, R-Tech Supersize TIP, 42 Draft Stealth Catch Can, N249 bypass, Ported Manifold, Toyo Sports FMIC with 2 & 1/2 pipes, Custom made full turbo back exhaust & 2 & 1/2 " downpipe and 200 cell sports cat. BAM injectors, Turbosmart Boost Gauge, BBS CK Wheels, 312mm Brembo front discs and pads, Carbon canister delete and last of all, a liquid cube!

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Re: a bit puzzled !
« Reply #5 on: 18 May 2012, 14:21 »
21 psi is stage 2 figures that price for the THS Intercooler is well expensive considering I only
Paid 480 fitted from R-Tech for the same cooler with the oem side mount u shouldn't notice any
Power issues unless ur ragging it and it's suffering from heatsoak

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Re: a bit puzzled !
« Reply #6 on: 18 May 2012, 14:38 »
21 psi is stage 2 figures that price for the THS Intercooler is well expensive considering I only
Paid 480 fitted from R-Tech for the same cooler with the oem side mount u shouldn't notice any
Power issues unless ur ragging it and it's suffering from heatsoak

I thought it sounded expensive! I think i will stick with my OEM one then, as I don't intend on going to stage 2 with this car

No, I am not ragging it at all, but the mechanic did think it could be suffering from heatsoak
Mods: R-Tech custom remap, Beachbuggy K250 Turbo, Forge 007 DV, RAMAIR Jetstream 108 induction filter, silicone piping throughout, R-Tech Supersize TIP, 42 Draft Stealth Catch Can, N249 bypass, Ported Manifold, Toyo Sports FMIC with 2 & 1/2 pipes, Custom made full turbo back exhaust & 2 & 1/2 " downpipe and 200 cell sports cat. BAM injectors, Turbosmart Boost Gauge, BBS CK Wheels, 312mm Brembo front discs and pads, Carbon canister delete and last of all, a liquid cube!

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Re: a bit puzzled !
« Reply #7 on: 18 May 2012, 14:41 »
21 psi is stage 2 figures that price for the THS Intercooler is well expensive considering I only
Paid 480 fitted from R-Tech for the same cooler with the oem side mount u shouldn't notice any
Power issues unless ur ragging it and it's suffering from heatsoak

I thought it sounded expensive! I think i will stick with my OEM one then, as I don't intend on going to stage 2 with this car

No, I am not ragging it at all, but the mechanic did think it could be suffering from heatsoak

where did you go, qwick-fit??  :grin:


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Re: a bit puzzled !
« Reply #8 on: 18 May 2012, 15:00 »


where did you go, qwick-fit??  :grin:

LOL. I went to a VAG specialist who also do revo remaps!!

He also new I put a new N75 on it, would that sho up on the Vag-com then?
Mods: R-Tech custom remap, Beachbuggy K250 Turbo, Forge 007 DV, RAMAIR Jetstream 108 induction filter, silicone piping throughout, R-Tech Supersize TIP, 42 Draft Stealth Catch Can, N249 bypass, Ported Manifold, Toyo Sports FMIC with 2 & 1/2 pipes, Custom made full turbo back exhaust & 2 & 1/2 " downpipe and 200 cell sports cat. BAM injectors, Turbosmart Boost Gauge, BBS CK Wheels, 312mm Brembo front discs and pads, Carbon canister delete and last of all, a liquid cube!

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Re: a bit puzzled !
« Reply #9 on: 18 May 2012, 15:19 »
i can only think there is a split in one of the pipes that is going to the n75 valve, check all these.....
have you changed/checked the pipe that connects to the charge pipe n goes to the n75? think it is hiding in a heat shield.... check all 3 of these anyway!!!


2000 GTI 1.8t ARZ, S2000 filter, DSG intake, Forge 007 dv, Catch can, R-tech custom remap, 3" Supersize Silicone TIP, Powerflex dog bone, 'The Beast' FMIC, Ultimate delete, LCR fuel pump, 3" Turbo back, K03 hybrid, Ported Manifold, S3 injectors, 80mm maf = 280bhp 270lbft :evil: