Where to start with my 2.0 TDI.

[Dave7692]

Hi,

I've had my 2.0TDI for about 6 months now and I've modded it a fair bit (cosmetically) but now I think its time for performance based upgrades to give it some bite to go with its bark 

So where do you guys think should I start with it?  Remap? or other things first and then a remap, I've looked on the Superchips website (they're what my local VAG specialists use so I'd probably go with them as they didn't have a good word for Revo even though they previously stocked it) and a remap should take me from 140 to 177BHP which is quite a leap to begin with.

Are there any other smaller performance mods (new air intake or something?) that I can do too, I'd rather not mod it to the stage where I have to start swapping the turbo and upgrading the clutch etc quite yet and I'm not quite sure how far I can take it before it starts to get out of hand.

I just wanted to check before i forked out for a remap as I guess it might be better to do the other stuff first then have the map done or does it not matter?

[skard]

When I had mine it was remapped, if you will keep it long enough you'll probably have to change the turbo and/or clutch kit inc DMF anyway as they are a bit maxed out.

Look at what Maxitrol and Trekmeister have done with hybrid turbo's etc on the BKD for inspiration.

[Andy]

did some one call

[Dave7692]

Ok well I've got it for another 3 years minimum so it sounds like I'll end up changing the clutch and turbo, just a shame because its only got 65k on it but I guess the clutch and DMF will need doing eventually, I'll have to check out Darkside Developments then 

[Andy]

Am running a hybrid turbo on the standard clutch as long as you don't keep slipping the clutch or drive like a idiot it will be fine on just a remap

[Trekmeister]

Same here, still on standard clutch. Depends how you drive the car. Got an uprated one sat waiting thoough ;)

[skard]

My DMF went at 70k/6.5 years, clutch was fine when I took it out.

[Dave7692]

Thanks for the advice guys, I think I'll get a remap and then wait until the DMF needs replacing before taking it any further.

[skard]

In fairness there have been a ton of stock cars needing DMF and turbo replacements, so just something to consider in the future and enjoy it in the meantime

[Andy]

My DMF went at 70k/6.5 years, clutch was fine when I took it out.

[Dave7692]

Was hoping the DMF might last a little longer than another 5k haha, its not shown any signs of needing replacement yet, I guess I'll have to wait and see.

Then again I don't do mega miles so I'll just have to keep it in mind as something to save up for.

[skard]

It was just for info, what I mentioned. You could get a few years out of it still.

[Dave7692]

It was just for info, what I mentioned. You could get a few years out of it still.

Yeah, thanks, in fairness I'd rather know it was on the horizon and prepare by saving up a bit to get the job done than suddenly realise it needs doing and have to fork out a fair bit of money.

[skard]

Life's short so start with a good remap (where are you located?) as it transforms the BKD into a perky beast with loads of usable torque.

An OEM paper filter is as good as anything, no point having an induction kit on a diesel other than for looks.

[Dave7692]

Fair enough, I thought there must be a reason why Forge etc don't seem to do much in terms of induction kits for TDIs.

I'm in Dorset and theres a pretty good Superchips dealer (who work in partnership with the VAG specialist Indie that look after my cars for me) so I'd probably go with them.  I bought my wheels off the guy who owns it a couple of weeks ago so I got chatting to him about it and he didn't have a good word for Revo but said he could do it if I wanted.