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Offline GTIcheeseman

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fitting a k03s
« on: 26 June 2012, 21:46 »
Basically my k03 died :( and my k03s came back from being re built I haven't had my car mapped so am I gonna have any problems after fitting the k03s power wise or anything else wise??

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Re: fitting a k03s
« Reply #1 on: 26 June 2012, 21:51 »
Should be fine for a bit, get it mapped though  :wink:


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Re: fitting a k03s
« Reply #2 on: 26 June 2012, 22:04 »
It drink sh!t loads without a map will it? Lol I will get a map but need to save for a month or two

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Re: fitting a k03s
« Reply #3 on: 26 June 2012, 22:45 »
Nah, you will be fine without a map.  ECU will make the differences in airflow.

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Re: fitting a k03s
« Reply #4 on: 27 June 2012, 08:11 »
Similar question.. my car has already been mapped just with the standard K03 turbo.. If i was to swap for a K03s would the car run the same with just a lower boost? as itl handle the airflow better? or would it need mapped again for the changes?  :angry:
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Re: fitting a k03s
« Reply #5 on: 27 June 2012, 08:35 »
You need to map it really to the extra 30bhp or so the k03s will give you.

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Re: fitting a k03s
« Reply #6 on: 27 June 2012, 09:15 »
well then mines going on in a week :)

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Re: fitting a k03s
« Reply #7 on: 27 June 2012, 13:00 »
what else do i need got a new gaskit kit, new oil whats else ?

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Re: fitting a k03s
« Reply #8 on: 27 June 2012, 21:04 »
look in the maintenance section, there is a how to with part numbers I did somewhere


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