K04 question

[Markis236]

Looking at getting a garage to do a k04 conversion on my car I want to buy a second hand turbo but iv got mixed feelings about this so looked at the rovo one ! And it will be 1500 inc vat ! Is it worth spending that money on one part ?

[Scottymon]

That's TTE420 money, isn't it?

[r5gtt]

here's something to have a look at.

http://r-techperformance.co.uk/axx-bwa-tfsi-k04-turbo-conversion/

[Markis236]

So wait if I get all the parts r-teck list they will fit and map it for 450 + vat ? Or am I talking big bucks for fitting ?

[pudding]

Out of interest, how much do BYD engines fetch on the bay?  Just thinking you get a stronger engine with the K04 turbo and could be more cost effective 

[Markis236]

Iv only just changed my engine a couple weeks ago after it blow up  and they where going for silly money when I looked !

[Paradox1]

I think its silly to buy a K04 from the likes of revo etc. that's at lot of money, I'm use its not even that much from Audi/VW.

You can pick up a k04 turbo for about 3-400quid. Id say just get the parts in bits, pick up deals where you can to keep the cost down.

[Markis236]

Was just wondering if there was any point in buy a revo k04 or and s3 or ed30 kO4 if there was that mutch of a difrence ?

[r5gtt]

So wait if I get all the parts r-teck list they will fit and map it for 450 + vat ? Or am I talking big bucks for fitting ?

No idea where that £450 has appeared from but it's around £2000 iirc

That was just to get an idea of what you will need for a build.

[Paradox1]

Get your garage to do the k04 install but don't buy a k04 for 1500. that's stupid money.

if your fitting an exhaust get that done the same time as the turbo to save on labour costs and make sure you have EVERYTHING you need. There is a list of parts which would be beneficial to you.

Saying that.... have you driven a stage 2 gti? they are rapid. may be enough for you instead of jump on the k04 bandwagon???

[Markis236]

Ye my gti is all ready stage 2 going to be going stage 2+ shortly haha would just like to see over 300bhp as it would suprise a few fork where I stay

[Paradox1]

I'm sure it does already tbh.
I Love the zero lag of these k03 turbos. if you shift at the right time, before boost tails off, not much can catch you.

For that money though, you may as well go Beach buggy turbo or TTE420

[rich83]

That's TTE420 money, isn't it?

Sort of... but the TTE420 doesnt come with all the ancileries you need to do the KO4 based upgrade.

[Markis236]

Aye but surly with the right tune and mods on a k04 it should leave a ko3 stage 2+ in the dust ?

[Pesky jones]

I think that's  dependant on the "right mods and tune"