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Offline Mickymurf

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Turbo problems/ideas
« on: May 30, 2017, 05:06:34 pm »
Hi guys have a standard 06 mk5 gti which is in the garage as the turbos leaking and which he reckons it il need either sent away and rebuilt or possibly a new one. Question is will I up grade now as saying it's in the garage already? Possibly a k04 or hybrid? Any suggestions will be appreciated! Manchester based also


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Re: Turbo problems/ideas
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2017, 05:48:28 pm »
What about a low mileage ko3 replacement?
Without traction power is nothing!

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Re: Turbo problems/ideas
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2017, 07:00:58 pm »
You can get k03 hybrid because if you get the k04 you have to change a few things

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Re: Turbo problems/ideas
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2017, 07:58:07 pm »
You can get k03 hybrid because if you get the k04 you have to change a few things
What are the benefits of the hybrid k03? Can you get more power from it or what?


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Re: Turbo problems/ideas
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2017, 07:58:47 pm »
Factor in the cost of a custom remap and lots of hardware upgrades if you're planning on upgrading the turbo.

You can swap just the turbo and injectors, get a map to suit, and effectively end up with a Stage 1 ed30. But it'd be a much nicer beast with some supporting mods.

Either way, it won't be as simple/affordable as 'swap turbo, job done'.