How far can you tune a Roomster?
This is a discussion on How far can you tune a Roomster? within the Roomster forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; I'm interested to know just how much power can be produced from a 1.9TDi Roomster 3 engine. It could be ...
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24-04-2008, 21:53
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| ggireland Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: York
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|  How far can you tune a Roomster? I'm interested to know just how much power can be produced from a 1.9TDi Roomster 3 engine. It could be that I am comparing everything to a former car I owned (Octavia 1 VRS with approx 240hp) but I'd love to be able to run my Roomster with as much as is reasonably possible. I realise that Decron is probably the authority on this subject of modifying Roomsters but I'm sure others out there are at least curious. I look forward to reading any experiences or plans. |
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24-04-2008, 22:00
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| Decapodian  Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo
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|  Re: How far can you tune a Roomster? Well it's a 1.9 PD105 engine to start with so the potential is basically the same as an old PD100 Fabia. At a simple level you'll get 130ish BHP from a remap , and to get significantly more you'd be looking at changing the turbo , bigger injectors and so on. How much money were you planning on throwing at it , and people will give you a better idea of what you can get
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24-04-2008, 23:46
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| N00baph0bic  Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales
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| Re: How far can you tune a Roomster? You can get about 150bhp out of a pd105 but you will need to spend some serious ca****o, you wont get much more wthout upgrading the internals. You will also have a lot of problems using the power, you just wont get it down. Devonutopia got about 156 out of his PD100 before he changed to a PD130 which has much stronger components. They are good with 130 ish (Which is what I get out of the Dragon). However if you get a decent custom map you will get a nice drivable power curve which will help you put a good amount of the torque to use. It will never come close to your Octy but you can still make it a fun vehicle. Power isn't everything to get the best out of it you may want to look at the handling. You can get lowering kits to fit and I would recommend Eibach springs and FSD shocks along with a golf mk4 RARB. Combine this with a good map and you will have a sweet Roomy |
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