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Offline moore1988

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ko3 or ko3s
« on: 11 October 2012, 20:30 »
iv got a 51 plate golf with engine AUM was thinking of getting a ko3s turbo but reading say it may already have one fitted how can I check?

Offline jamie1989

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Re: ko3 or ko3s
« Reply #1 on: 11 October 2012, 20:33 »
it has one already mate
1.6-1.8t AGU K03s, Forge actuator, Forge 007p, turbo back exhuast, Ths front mount, Catch can, 5 piece silicone boost pipes and creation sports tip. Stage 2 atm 232bhp 270lbs. Waiting for custom mapping :-)

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Re: ko3 or ko3s
« Reply #2 on: 11 October 2012, 20:54 »
Cheers and what's a forge actuator do seen it under ur comment, it turn the turbo up?

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Re: ko3 or ko3s
« Reply #3 on: 11 October 2012, 21:09 »
Its basically a rod that keeps the wastegate on the turbo closed, the standard actuator gets weak over time and causes weak boost levels.
Its a worthwhile mod but id be looking on replacing the DV with a forge 007p or similar and the pcv system first as if yours is standard then theyl need changing by now.

Take a look around and check out peoples build thread for inspiration  :cool:
1.6-1.8t AGU K03s, Forge actuator, Forge 007p, turbo back exhuast, Ths front mount, Catch can, 5 piece silicone boost pipes and creation sports tip. Stage 2 atm 232bhp 270lbs. Waiting for custom mapping :-)

Offline moore1988

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Re: ko3 or ko3s
« Reply #4 on: 11 October 2012, 21:23 »
What's a dv lol I'm not that clued up on what's needed to make a turbo faster other then remaps

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Re: ko3 or ko3s
« Reply #5 on: 11 October 2012, 21:26 »
it is a diverter valve (DV) - check this link dude:  http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=94010.0

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Re: ko3 or ko3s
« Reply #6 on: 11 October 2012, 21:35 »
Ahh rite a dump valve never clicked on haha, how hards it to fit a forge actuator need fine tuning to it opens and shuts at the correct times?