Hi,buying advice for mk4 gti 1.8T

[AndyK1984]

Hi guys and gals im Andy and im currently looking at buying a Mk4 Golf gti (1.8T) and i was just wondering if i could pick ur brains on a few questions.
I was wondering what are the engine differences between the 150bhp version and the 180bhp(obviously the power outputs) are they different turbos or is it just as simple as ecu programming?
As there are plenty of 150bp models for sale but i cant find many 180s around my area so if its just ecu i dont mind buying a 150 as i could get a re-map and blady blah

Anyway thanks for any help in advance guys 

[Rhyso]

evening and welcome

i suggest you start here
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=58.0

 

[AndyK1984]

thanks thats a great help,but also i have another daft question,lol,how do i know if its an AUM with a KO3-S tubby and not just a KO3??

[richw911]

thanks thats a great help,but also i have another daft question,lol,how do i know if its an AUM with a KO3-S tubby and not just a KO3??

All info on a white sticker in the boot left hand side engine code- aum etc

And on the top of the engine left hand side.

[AndyK1984]

k thanks for the heads up guys,i will look forward to postin alot more once iv made my purchase,just not gona like it at first as from going from a 200bhp FTO to a 150bhp golf will make my right foot a little sad

But always loved the MK4s oh and not too mention the £1000 saving on the insurance!

[richw911]

k thanks for the heads up guys,i will look forward to postin alot more once iv made my purchase,just not gona like it at first as from going from a 200bhp FTO to a 150bhp golf will make my right foot a little sad

But always loved the MK4s oh and not too mention the £1000 saving on the insurance!

Re -map to 200bhp

[AndyK1984]

haha last question now i promise, so if i did end up buying one wiv a KO3 tubby is there anyfin stopping me at a later date bolting on a KO3-S version say from a rear end shunt GTI?

[richw911]

haha last question now i promise, so if i did end up buying one wiv a KO3 tubby is there anyfin stopping me at a later date bolting on a KO3-S version say from a rear end shunt GTI?

No not at all bolt on fit!

[GTi-Matt]

do it mate, im in the process off buying a 1.8t with ko3s

[AndyK1984]

oh i can see the money flying out of my wallet already,haha lovely!