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Offline wolfie1981

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will a TIP add bhp??
« on: 19 August 2012, 19:51 »
hi guys am about to buy a tip for my mapped agu but is it worth the 72 quid i have heard people saying better flow rate and things but what gains in bhp do you relly get??
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Offline barrym381

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Re: will a TIP add bhp??
« Reply #1 on: 19 August 2012, 19:55 »
ask toby or nick both have good thing to say about a bigger tip  :smiley:
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Offline Wazzzer

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Re: will a TIP add bhp??
« Reply #2 on: 19 August 2012, 20:50 »
no but it will be less restrictive which will aid flow
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Re: will a TIP add bhp??
« Reply #3 on: 19 August 2012, 20:54 »
more flow = more power ;)

Getting air in and out of the k03's is the way forward
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Re: will a TIP add bhp??
« Reply #4 on: 19 August 2012, 20:54 »
Why not do some logs of your MAF readings with vagcom before and after and work it out?
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Re: will a TIP add bhp??
« Reply #5 on: 19 August 2012, 22:57 »
flows the key to more power.  :wink:
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Re: will a TIP add bhp??
« Reply #6 on: 20 August 2012, 00:17 »
thanks guy looks like im spending the 72 quid then :wink:
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Offline Ant1981

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Re: will a TIP add bhp??
« Reply #7 on: 20 August 2012, 09:59 »
I've got a brand new Forge one of these that I've never even taken out of the box, and silicone turbo hose kit  :undecided:
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Re: will a TIP add bhp??
« Reply #8 on: 20 August 2012, 10:07 »
what colour are they and much are you after
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