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Offline Vwgtiking

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Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« on: January 26, 2016, 07:45:19 pm »
Basically I have a literal change in circumstances and looking to px the GTi for some cash and looking at diesels. But I know nothing about them.

Looking at mk5/a3/Jetta/a4 just wondering which has the remapping power capabilities? As I wanna keep some performance and want the mpg.

Any help would be good.
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Re: Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2016, 08:13:31 pm »
All have great gains from a remap. The 170 will give you the best power but there's dpf issues. Some people do remove them but you may fail on mot emissions, 140 engine is decent but early models had head issues.  105 engine is what i have and is known for turbo issues so when looking at one make sure the turbo isnt making whiney noises





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Re: Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2016, 08:26:15 pm »
Quote from: RetroRaz on January 26, 2016, 08:13:31 pm
All have great gains from a remap. The 170 will give you the best power but there's dpf issues. Some people do remove them but you may fail on mot emissions, 140 engine is decent but early models had head issues.  105 engine is what i have and is known for turbo issues so when looking at one make sure the turbo isnt making whiney noises





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Spot on advice. I'd add that the 105 is the 1.9 TDI. It's very old in terms of design but it's bulletproof. All the turbos seem to make some whining noise. My last was quite loud I'd say, but in 15,000 miles and 14 months it had no issues.
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Re: Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2016, 08:34:47 pm »
 :signLOL:.Nether modded a diesel turbo
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Re: Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2016, 08:39:37 pm »
The mk4 130 gt tdi beast for mapping but expect head gasket to blow or get it uprated along with fresh t belt kit it will last almost forever  :signLOL:
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Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2016, 11:05:56 pm »
Found a 140 near me that has had a reconditioned turbo 2 months ago.
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Re: Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2016, 11:11:13 pm »
What year is the car you have found
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Re: Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2016, 11:15:50 pm »
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Re: Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2016, 11:19:34 pm »
Just make sure its not loosing coolant
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Re: Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2016, 12:46:31 am »
1.9 105 is the best. no turbo issues. that was the 2.0 140 also.

i had my old 1.9 (build thread in link below) and abused it and engine was fine until 185k when it was written off.. being broken for parts at darkside last i heard.


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Re: Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2016, 12:59:27 pm »
I have a 1.9 tdi A4 that Ive been running for a few years. Its got 250 thousand miles on the clock and the only problem I've had is a wiring loom go. In fact, I've not changed the clutch, or turbo and it still runs like a brand new car.

I would recommend those cars until the cows come home. Especially that engine. And I properly thrash the hell out of my cars. Although that engine seems to perform better when you constantly give it some.
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Re: Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2016, 04:10:03 pm »
How quick are the 105s when remapped?
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Re: Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2016, 04:14:00 pm »
Safe map would bring it to 140-150. Anything more can be a bit aggressive but it has been done

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Re: Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2016, 04:37:09 pm »
How do they pull compared to the GTi so I can base it on something?
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Re: Possible px the GTi for diesel.
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2016, 04:52:38 pm »
They pull very well after a remap
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