TimH Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Thought I would start the ownership off of a good note by RR'ing her, had some nice cars up there including a nice porsche, I am chuffed that she managed 353.5bhp and 320 torque..... I knew she was going to be quick but wasn't quite expecting that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyh Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 what mods has she got mate is that figure at the rear wheels or at the fly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TimH Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share Posted July 9, 2005 Fly matey, she has: HKS Super Dragger Exhaust HKS downpipe HKS induction kit HKS FCD HKS Plugs All been done by TDI PLC and very happy with their work so far, I have been talking 2 new tubbies with LPS or a single conversion, time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Out of interest, what boost are you running and I'm assuming it's been de-catted? Also, I maybe totally wrong but I thought that BHP and Torque figures should be quite similar for a car that's running well? Apologies in advance - I'm probably wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimH Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 1 cat is missing and she's is boosting at a constant 1.2..... would love to know also if bhp and torque should be the same, I didn't think so, but I may also be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 She is boosting at 1.2BAR with only 1 CAT removed? Sounds a bit high to me matey.. Maybe she is making that power on actually less boost that you think.. I would of thought so for a TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 1 cat is missing and she's is boosting at a constant 1.2..... would love to know also if bhp and torque should be the same, I didn't think so, but I may also be wrong Just been looking at some stats: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=29073&page=1 Some BHP/Torque figures are similar but some are not - Can someone explain what would be ideal? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 She is boosting at 1.2BAR with only 1 CAT removed? Sounds a bit high to me matey.. Maybe she is making that power on actually less boost that you think.. I would of thought so for a TT. Mine's hitting 1.2 with only 1 cat removed. Need to get it checked over me thinks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprasteve Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Mine's hitting 1.2 with only 1 cat removed. Need to get it checked over me thinks! what cat ? the one nearest the engine or the other mid way down the exhaust ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimH Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 mine = one nearest engine, exhaust cat is still in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprasteve Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 i've done the other one (only cos i've got issues getting the bolts off on the first one but will sort it one day). TDI's website recommend you keep the mid one in (what you've done) as a means to restrict over boosting so it can't be that bad, i assume they know what they're doing - although some guys on here don't recommened TDI and refer them to a bunch of cowboys. I'm only running 1 bar (with the help from a MBC) i've been told this is too much with a cat still in place but i've been doing this for over 8 months and seems fine to me - famous last words ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimH Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 Thankyou for the info, I am considering a boost controller so I can restrict it to 1 bar, I really need to find a tuner I trust in the local vicinity so I can make some "educated" descisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Tim, A Boost controller can only increase boost and not decrease it. Cheers, Ro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprasteve Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Tim, A Boost controller can only increase boost and not decrease it. Cheers, Ro what he said. if you are over boosting due to the decat then speak to Chris Wilson about fitting a restrictor ring to further reduce the boost, although having the mid cat in you shouldn't need it ? strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 At 1.2bar, shouldn't you be nearer the 380-390bhp mark at the fly? I agree with Markie, 350bhp is more like a 1bar power figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyh Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 i had mine rolling roaded at tdi not so long ago she reached 300bhp and 277ft torque that was with number five piston down running 0.7-0.8 boost also the speed limiter was on so couldnt run her over 5000rpm. im sure you should be running more power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimH Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 At 1.2bar, shouldn't you be nearer the 380-390bhp mark at the fly? I agree with Markie, 350bhp is more like a 1bar power figure. Maybe my Greddy boost guage is mis-reading then I am now getting quite worried tbh, she goes in to the garage on Wednesday and will ask the chaps to give her a good looking at On that note, if anyone has a greddy boost guage could they tell me where their needle sits when the engine is off please, it seems to read .2 over when the engine is off, as soon as i start it it sets to a minus figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyh Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 i have a greddy boost guage and mine sits just over 0 about 0.5 when engine isnt running then goes into minus figures when started. best of luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 All gauges will measure minus on idle as you are in vacum, to test the sensor with the engine off it should read zero or very close to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimH Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 Ok, my gauge (just been out to look) is sitting at 0.2 when engine off, so I guess there is a problem with it and potentially the 1.2 bar reading I am getting when running should be 1 bar, not the 1.2 it's reading...... do we concure on this or could I be wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 What is it reading when ticking over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimH Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 What is it reading when ticking over? 300 mm/hg on tickover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyh Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 best bet would be to try another boost gauge. you can borrow mine for a quick test mate if you want. either come to me or next time im in ips you can try it then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimH Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 very decent of you..... my guess it is the blooming boost guage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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