1.8t tuning stages

[Screech16v]

ive posted in here cause its probably the best place to get a decent answer from all the 1.8t guys
I don't understand all this stage tuning  ,theres just that much bs out there its as clear as mud so can anyone tell me (what stage) my engine is at
Engine is agu with ko3
These are the mods ive done so far
DNA remap ,ecu was mapped before I got it so no idea about what stage
Cone filter /cold air feed
silicone tip
forge 008
2 1/4" pipe work and front mount intercooler
forge actuator
3" down pipe
decat
2 1/2" single box stainless

I have a ko3s to go on ,what stage  will it be then 

[barrym381]

will need another map when k03s goes on to get the best out it so ask r-tech while they are mapping it 

[Screech16v]

Rtech will be my first choice for a remap as I only here good things,so am I at stage 1 ready for a stage two or is there something else to do first

[barrym381]

Rtech will be my first choice for a remap as I only here good things,so am I at stage 1 ready for a stage two or is there something else to do first

yes get the k03s binned an get a k300 from dan@beachbuggy 

[dom]

From R-Tech themselves:

Power gain for your 1.8T 20v KO3s setup can be upto:

Stage1 Tuning 200-212 BHP 235- 245 LBFT = £250

Stage2 Tuning 225-240 BHP 250-270 LBFT = £290

For stage 2 tuning you will need:
1.   Good quality cold air induction kit or Panel filter
2.   Full turbo back exhaust with 100cell or de cat at least 2.5” bore+
3.   Front mount intercooler with the boost pipes 2.5” or bigger. Not Side mount
4.   Turbo intake pipe (TIP) Not cheap small bore ebays pipes
5.   Forge 007p or OEM ‘N’ Revision diverter valve
6.   N249 bypass
7.   Decent strong actuator Pressure is key yo the higher numbers, an actuator with 100+k on it will not make the higher stage2 numbers due to the spring getting weak, where a new oem actuator will do 250+bhp.
8.    Cars with high miles tend to find there original fuel pumps cannot flow or keep up when trying to run stage 2 power, so again might be worth looking at a new oem pump.
9.   Use 3bar fuel reg not a 4bar which kills pumps, if you want more fuel head room then fit TT/LCR 380cc injectors.

Stage2+ Tuning 250-262 BHP 290-300 LBFT = £350
1.   Strong actuator 1bar+
2.   water meth injector kit
3.   injectors from audi tt or s3 bam/amk engine

[Screech16v]

 

Rtech will be my first choice for a remap as I only here good things,so am I at stage 1 ready for a stage two or is there something else to do first

yes get the k03s binned an get a k300 from dan@beachbuggy 

,sounds good but that's probably a lot of Wonga to throw at the mk3 
Would annoy the guy nextdoor though as hes just bought an astravan with a z20let,vxr turbo with all the bells and loves the fact hes now quicker than me the  little git  ,i just keep sayin built not bought 

[Screech16v]

From R-Tech themselves:

Power gain for your 1.8T 20v KO3s setup can be upto:

Stage1 Tuning 200-212 BHP 235- 245 LBFT = £250

Stage2 Tuning 225-240 BHP 250-270 LBFT = £290

For stage 2 tuning you will need:
1.   Good quality cold air induction kit or Panel filter
2.   Full turbo back exhaust with 100cell or de cat at least 2.5” bore+
3.   Front mount intercooler with the boost pipes 2.5” or bigger. Not Side mount
4.   Turbo intake pipe (TIP) Not cheap small bore ebays pipes
5.   Forge 007p or OEM ‘N’ Revision diverter valve
6.   N249 bypass
7.   Decent strong actuator Pressure is key yo the higher numbers, an actuator with 100+k on it will not make the higher stage2 numbers due to the spring getting weak, where a new oem actuator will do 250+bhp.
8.    Cars with high miles tend to find there original fuel pumps cannot flow or keep up when trying to run stage 2 power, so again might be worth looking at a new oem pump.
9.   Use 3bar fuel reg not a 4bar which kills pumps, if you want more fuel head room then fit TT/LCR 380cc injectors.

Stage2+ Tuning 250-262 BHP 290-300 LBFT = £350
1.   Strong actuator 1bar+
2.   water meth injector kit
3.   injectors from audi tt or s3 bam/amk engine

Nice one dom ,that helps a lot ,thanks

So I will defo need a new fuel pump as this pump has done 180000,the engine has done 70000,my tip is a largebore already but will have to change my intercooler a pipes as 1/4" too small  :sad:everything else seems to be in place,the mrs is gona be pissed 

[barrym381]

Rtech will be my first choice for a remap as I only here good things,so am I at stage 1 ready for a stage two or is there something else to do first

yes get the k03s binned an get a k300 from dan@beachbuggy 

,sounds good but that's probably a lot of Wonga to throw at the mk3 
Would annoy the guy nextdoor though as hes just bought an astravan with a z20let,vxr turbo with all the bells and loves the fact hes now quicker than me the  little git  ,i just keep sayin built not bought 

nothing wrong with a bought car  an my pals astra van was upsetting a few things at a revo day at crail not long ago 

[Wazzzer]

Stage2+ Tuning 250-262 BHP 290-300 LBFT = £350

I'll be having this very soon

[Screech16v]

Rtech will be my first choice for a remap as I only here good things,so am I at stage 1 ready for a stage two or is there something else to do first

yes get the k03s binned an get a k300 from dan@beachbuggy 

,sounds good but that's probably a lot of Wonga to throw at the mk3 
Would annoy the guy nextdoor though as hes just bought an astravan with a z20let,vxr turbo with all the bells and loves the fact hes now quicker than me the  little git  ,i just keep sayin built not bought 

nothing wrong with a bought car  an my pals astra van was upsetting a few things at a revo day at crail not long ago 

No there isn't unless there trying to take credit and get respect for someone elses work lol,whats your mate got in his.?