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What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
« on: February 07, 2012, 04:47:30 pm »
Hey there, my MK5 DSG is bone stock.

Do you think improving back and front pressure (intake/exhaust) are enough? Software upgrades? any recommendations? I just want a basic upgrade... 20 to 40hp tops.

Appreciate the help!

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Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2012, 04:52:45 pm »
I just want a basic upgrade... 20 to 40hp tops.

A Stage 1 map is what you want.   :smiley:
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Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2012, 04:53:59 pm »
Sounds like just a remap will do it for you.... best power for £

but then you may start what we all do.....

fuel pump
intake
exhaust
....it never ends :) but thats the fun!

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Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012, 08:35:53 pm »
Has to be a Stage 1 remap.R-TECH are the kings of the Mkv.Expect to get a lovely smooth delivery of power and torque.(approx 240-245bhp)

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Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2012, 09:58:46 pm »
Has to be a Stage 1 remap.R-TECH are the kings of the Mkv.Expect to get a lovely smooth delivery of power and torque.(approx 240-245bhp)

240-245 bhp from just a stage 1 remap?

Sounds very good!

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Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2012, 10:02:16 pm »
Has to be a Stage 1 remap.R-TECH are the kings of the Mkv.Expect to get a lovely smooth delivery of power and torque.(approx 240-245bhp)

Yes, but perhaps Columbia to the Midlands is a bit to far for a R-tech map, no matter how good it is.  :P

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Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2012, 08:56:14 pm »
Exellent thanks!!

Actually 3 dealers in my city can help me with a R-TECH remap...


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Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2012, 12:23:48 pm »
...just beware that even with a stage 1 map, you may start to experience the dreaded clutch-slip in the higher gears, depending on the mileage and condition of your (assumed standard) clutch.
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