stage 1 or stage 2

[karl210]

Right i know you will probably all think this is a stupid question and to go for stage 2 but im not sure. 2 weeks ago i bought my dsg gti after coming from this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200896739665?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
shameless plug haha. Anyway it feels slow compared to the s3, much more power down low due to the smaller turbo but its lacking that kick, god i miss that! so first things first i gave it a service, put a new revision d diverter valve in and fitted a neuspeed p-flo induction kit and i was going to book it in for stage 1 in a few weeks at unicorn motor developments in stockport. But today i bought a catback milltek exhaust for a good price off ebay so that got me thinking, whats needed for stage 2? and how much more power am i looking at with stage 2 over stage 1?. Mainly for me i want a reliable engine thats not under too much stress, i want acceptable mpg and im still getting used to feathering the throttle with just 200bhp, not had to do that in the audi, just point and go lol.

[Baz300]

You will need a downpipe to go stage 2.

Either a sports cat or de cat.

Stage 1 can be anything from 230-240BHP
Stage 2 from 250-280 Bhp

[MC71]

For Stage 2 I'd add a HPFP as a precaution (it can evenbe of benefit toa stadard car) and get some decent brakes, adding 20-30% more power will need reigning in. Oh and some handling mods to keep the power on the road.

 

[karl210]

thats the problem though its a slippery slope isnt it. Then its things like is the intercooler sufficient enough because at 280bhp i imagine the k03 is on its limits and is going to be kicking out hot air, so to get to a safe stage 2 were looking at another £600-1000 on hardware, hmmm do i really need that power in a fwd road car. The brakes are absoloutly fantastic as they are and its already got eibach springs and it handles bloody good too.