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Stage 1 Re-Map, should I buy and fit a filter first?
sub39h:
turbo back exhaust i.e. an entire exhaust system
it can be a tiny bit boomy under load (nothing the radio at a socially acceptable volume doesn't cover) but is totally silent when cruising
for around half the price of a Milltek i'd say it's 100% worth it
ianv5:
Is that the same one as this on the Blueflame website?
https://www.blueflameperformance.com/cars_english/blueflame-car-exhausts-1/vw/golf-mk5-gti-edition-30-2004/vw-golf-mk5-gti-edition-30-2004-on-full-system-in-de-cat-twin-stainless-4-00-trims.html
GarethB:
Forge, ITG & Evoms intakes have been proven to give an extra 12-15bhp, even when added post remap - see Robin's review. For me, Stg 1 revo gave me 240bhp on JKM's RR, ITG added at a later date, and then (with no map tweaks) it has & will pull 254bhp on JKM's dyno all day any day.
The noise alone is well worth it :happy2:
GrayMK5GTI:
--- Quote from: GarethB on May 24, 2012, 12:04:32 pm ---Forge, ITG & Evoms intakes have been proven to give an extra 12-15bhp, even when added post remap - see Robin's review. For me, Stg 1 revo gave me 240bhp on JKM's RR, ITG added at a later date, and then (with no map tweaks) it has & will pull 254bhp on JKM's dyno all day any day.
The noise alone is well worth it :happy2:
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Gareth you got some great gains there with the ITG :happy2:
Almost tempting me into getting one :grin: but i want some exhaust note first!
to answer to OP's question - Definetely worth getting an air filter BEFORE the map to allow the map to be calibrated for the intake.
R-Tech will do you a good map also :happy2:
RedRobin:
^^^^
It's as Gareth says. And my review may offer you some additional helpful information: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,9988.0.html
--- Quote from: 56OctyVRS on May 23, 2012, 11:24:10 pm ---
You would benefit more fitting a sports cat downpipe than an intake. The standard air filter will flow up to about 270bhp to 280bhp and a stage 1 map wouldnt be near that. If you fitted a downpipe you could go straight to stage 2 and have about 260bhp and a more driveable car.
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....Firstly, Stage 1 is totally "driveable". But perhaps you mean something different than I understand the term 'driveable' to mean.
Secondly, be aware that if, having fitted both high-flow downpipe and air intake and a Stage 2 remap, you will probably find you then need an aftermarket HPFP to avoid cutouts etc. The slippery slope is great fun but starts getting expensive.
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