Help on turbos!!!

vrs-james · 11-02-2007, 17:32

Hi. I have just joined the website so firslty hello to all! i just sold my vfr400 today to buy a octavia vrs when one comes up that takes my fancy and was wondering if any1 could help me regarding turbos. i am wanting to put a larger turbo on and have been told the k04 tt turbo fits straight on. is that true? will i need to put bigger injecters, larger intercooler in? i am going to get it re-mapped when turbo is on. and also would any1 recomend buying a bigger after market turbo? cheers

***DGW*** · 11-02-2007, 17:53

Welcome to Briskoda.

Try using Search and you will find plenty of information on turbo upgrades. From what I have read going the gains from using a K04 are not worth the outlay involved.

vrs-james · 11-02-2007, 18:18

sorry for asking the same questions as every1 would have already had loads of times but i cant find the answers i am looking for when i search. Basically i want know if a k04 will run properly on my vrs (when i get one) after a remap and bigger injectors. i havnt got a clue appart from information which i have been told from a local guy and that was yes it will work.

Lummox · 11-02-2007, 18:30

Typed K04 into the search box and this came up...

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/maint...ight=k04+turbo

The turbo doesnt just bolt on, you need the manifold, downpipe etc aswell.

vrs-james · 11-02-2007, 18:48

thanks for your reply mate. very helpfull.

LJ_Matt · 11-02-2007, 19:53

Crikey you're keen to upgrade it

.
Have you driven a standard one yet?
They go like stink straight out of the factory, and I believe a simple remap and dump valve upgrade make them even more rapid - sounds a lot cheaper and easier than swapping turbos and injectors, unless you're going for the REALLY big power like some on here have

.

vrs-james · 11-02-2007, 22:28

i have always had quick cars and its only a thought really as my girlfriend gave birth 6 months ago so i need something good looking, fairly cheapish for the amount of car you get (hence octavia vrs) and something with abit of poke as also a toy as i cant afford two cars because its expensive being a dad. i drove one yesterday that was apparantly re-mapped had sports cat, exhaust, k&n etc and i wasnt impressed. it had flat spots and wasnt ticking over right. i will find the right one soon.

OctaviaBuzz · 12-02-2007, 14:07

if the one you drove was botched up, then its hardly a fair comparison to a working standard one. lol
give it a try first.

11-02-2007, 17:32	#1
vrs-james Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: kendal Posts: 9 Members Car: vrs soon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help on turbos!!! Hi. I have just joined the website so firslty hello to all! i just sold my vfr400 today to buy a octavia vrs when one comes up that takes my fancy and was wondering if any1 could help me regarding turbos. i am wanting to put a larger turbo on and have been told the k04 tt turbo fits straight on. is that true? will i need to put bigger injecters, larger intercooler in? i am going to get it re-mapped when turbo is on. and also would any1 recomend buying a bigger after market turbo? cheers

11-02-2007, 17:53	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,300 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 208 Times in 157 Posts	Re: Help on turbos!!! Welcome to Briskoda. Try using Search and you will find plenty of information on turbo upgrades. From what I have read going the gains from using a K04 are not worth the outlay involved. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

11-02-2007, 18:18	#3
vrs-james Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: kendal Posts: 9 Members Car: vrs soon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help on turbos!!! sorry for asking the same questions as every1 would have already had loads of times but i cant find the answers i am looking for when i search. Basically i want know if a k04 will run properly on my vrs (when i get one) after a remap and bigger injectors. i havnt got a clue appart from information which i have been told from a local guy and that was yes it will work.

11-02-2007, 18:30	#4
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,497 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 760 Times in 638 Posts	Re: Help on turbos!!! Typed K04 into the search box and this came up... http://www.briskoda.net/forums/maint...ight=k04+turbo The turbo doesnt just bolt on, you need the manifold, downpipe etc aswell. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

11-02-2007, 18:48	#5
vrs-james Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: kendal Posts: 9 Members Car: vrs soon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help on turbos!!! thanks for your reply mate. very helpfull.

11-02-2007, 19:53	#6
LJ_Matt Light Jockey! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 671 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Mk1 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Help on turbos!!! Crikey you're keen to upgrade it . Have you driven a standard one yet? They go like stink straight out of the factory, and I believe a simple remap and dump valve upgrade make them even more rapid - sounds a lot cheaper and easier than swapping turbos and injectors, unless you're going for the REALLY big power like some on here have . __________________ Regards, Matt ________________________________________________ Assumption is the mother of all foul ups Now proud owner of a Kawasaki ER-6F too!

11-02-2007, 22:28	#7
vrs-james Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: kendal Posts: 9 Members Car: vrs soon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help on turbos!!! i have always had quick cars and its only a thought really as my girlfriend gave birth 6 months ago so i need something good looking, fairly cheapish for the amount of car you get (hence octavia vrs) and something with abit of poke as also a toy as i cant afford two cars because its expensive being a dad. i drove one yesterday that was apparantly re-mapped had sports cat, exhaust, k&n etc and i wasnt impressed. it had flat spots and wasnt ticking over right. i will find the right one soon.

12-02-2007, 14:07	#8
OctaviaBuzz Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 Members Car: 02 Octavia 1.9 SDI Classic Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Help on turbos!!! if the one you drove was botched up, then its hardly a fair comparison to a working standard one. lol give it a try first. __________________ OctaviaBuzz - '02 Octavia 1.9SDi Current Status: 83k miles, currently averaging 51.5mpg

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