So about a month ago, this changed slightly. I was initially looking for a turbo back exhaust to go stage 2+, so purchased a full BCS system with sports cat in 3":
However, while it was off, I thought it was a good chance to upgrade the turbo (Dans old one):
It's a LOBA LO410-EA113DV, which is allegedly capable of 410hp.
I then booked it in with Ecotune, who spent the day complete a custom map for me, giving me this:
340HP/341 lb/ft. Turbo is performing at around 21PSI
The torque value has been kept low to protect the bottom end with it being a higher mileage car. It was running 368 lb/ft was taken down a tad.
The guy at Ecotune was pleasantly surprised at what it achieved, saying it made better power than the K04 converted GTI he had in the day before. I still need to fit my RS4 FPRV, which should stop it going rich at the redline, and will hopefully release a little more power, as the requested rail pressure is a little higher than what it is putting out.
This is without the S3 injectors and S3 Map sensor - it has been suggested with these I will comfortably hit around 380hp..However before that, an upgrade to brakes and suspension is required!
I have driven it like this for 1000 miles or so with no issues. It's actually great to drive, gives you a good punch, quick spool and is pretty controllable - until it rains :lol:
