Tuning... my options

[S3 Paul]

Hi.
Im sure this topic has been touched upon a number of times... but here goes

Im looking to get a bit more power from my car... i would like it to be able to run near 380 to 400 bhp.
Im looking at either a bigger turbo and increase to 1.9 with rods and pistons . Or the same rebuild ( but 1.8) keep the hybrid ko4 and fit nitrous for weekend fun?
Ive run nitrous before on my golf and had alot of fun with it but thats a stripped out fun car, not a comfy daily drive...

Your views please people...

 

[s3_kev]

dont no but if you do go big turbo i would jump at the jbs hybrid if goes on the market, pm if you wona sell up cheers

 

[keem]

If you're planning to change the rods and expand the displacement, i would be aiming at 450-500bhp. Cus you always want more, and a project like that would stop your appetite for a while

 

[S3 Paul]

I would be looking to make a real 400 or there abouts but try to keep it driveable day to day.
This is why i thought of the gas plan but... i dont want to just spoil things and blow it up every weekend

 

[keem]

I know from the 400+ s3's here in Norway, that if you want to go above the "gt28rs" you need a standalone engine management system, like Nira for example. The original management system will work against you, with all kind of sensors etc.

 

[jcb]

why standalone for Gt2871 and above?

plenty of tuners running 630cc file ECU maps on GT2871/30

just look at vwvortex
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Tapp auto

just get a new ECU delivered with the map already on it.
It is MAF driven so adapts to flow not boost.