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[dodger]

well guys i decided to fit my wotbox over the weekend even tho i waas told a few times not to, sounded awsome for the first dew goes then i decided to have a play with a 172 and while using flat shift i had an almighty backfire and boom it was running on 3 cylinders. i opened the bonnet to find a hole in the front on the block. that was my reason to spend my saving on a rebuild and upgrade some bits. im after some advice on where to put my money and what parts to go for. i have a fmic and forge tip, coilovers thats about it ive got around 3k that im willing to spend. ive for of the idea of getting an s3 but i realy like this golf

[golfyste]

Why didn't you listen!   

Do you have any pictures? As this needs to be made well aware of so people don't do the same thing.

Give the engine a good overhaul and part depends on power you are looking for
Rods with new bearings gasket set bolts crank bearing maybe rebuild the head.
Bigger turbo injectors fuel pump etc
The list is endless.
Plenty of Info if you search for it.

[danny_p]

well a rebuild isn't going to work,   1st on the list would be an engine

[golfyste]

^^ good point 

[topher]

poor lad blows his engine and you lot want pictures

here's one that let go in style



if 3k is your limit, forget upgrades if you need a new block anyway.. find a complete bam (225bhp) engine, loom and ecu. leon cupra r downpipe, big TIP and remap. 270+bhp and you can still add bits at a later date to go over the magical 300bhp barrier

[mar_k]

Topher can I ask why you specifically mention the BAM?

A complete AMK can be had a lot cheaper than the BAM  and is essentially the same lump.

[golfyste]

They are all the same lump apart from the Turbos etc
Main difference is you can pick up a aum for £350 and a bam for a £1000 haha

[topher]

bam will be a newer engine, no real reason other than that. depends how much cheaper! i reckon you'd find a complete lowish mileage setup for 2 grand, with change left for the downpipe, a fuel pump and whatever other bits might be needed along the way. far less of a headache than trying to get similar power figures from an aum

[mar_k]

Yeah, that makes sense,

Only thing is people seem to go crazy for the BAM and over price the ruddy things,
The AMK's seem to go for far less due to it not being a BAM, lol

[scarr89]

What is a WOTBOX and this flat shifting?

What happened in that picture? The crank snap and piston push through the block? I don't follow 

OP - Sorry to hear this. With £3k you could go, so go big or go S3.