MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: Azzaroden on October 28, 2011, 10:38:02 pm

Title: Best performance out a 1.6?
Post by: Azzaroden on October 28, 2011, 10:38:02 pm

I have a 2004 golf 1.6se with 35k on clock, how can i gain a bit more bhp? Im not expecting mad figures just abit more pull any ideas?

Title: Re: Best performance out a 1.6?
Post by: dub singh on October 29, 2011, 01:03:36 am

Ive got the same engine... K&N S Induction kit, Straight through Exhaust...


looking into an

Eaton Supercharger from a Mini cooper S  :evilgrin:

Title: Re: Best performance out a 1.6?
Post by: danishmkvgti on October 29, 2011, 07:38:31 am

Put a 2,0 TFSI in instead  :wink:

Title: Re: Best performance out a 1.6?
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on October 29, 2011, 07:39:54 am

Quote from: danishmkvgti on October 29, 2011, 07:38:31 am

Put a 2,0 TFSI in instead  :wink:

 :party:

Title: Re: Best performance out a 1.6?
Post by: sub39h on October 29, 2011, 11:39:15 pm

Before my 2.0T I had a 1.6, and I thought seriously about doing the things you're considering. Tbh it's a total waste of time. You're looking at a max of 15bhp or so from all the mods you do and it'll still probably never be the car you want it to be.

Short of adding forced induction (which will be pricey once you've got the kit, strengthened the internals and your gearbox sorted) there's nothing you can do that will make your car significantly faster.

Do yourself a favour - save the money for the car you really want. That's what I did and I'm so glad I did too :happy2:

Title: Re: Best performance out a 1.6?
Post by: Azzaroden on October 30, 2011, 10:10:50 am

Thanks guys

Title: Re: Best performance out a 1.6?
Post by: the bruce on November 06, 2011, 06:56:39 pm

Quote from: Azzaroden on October 28, 2011, 10:38:02 pm

I have a 2004 golf 1.6se with 35k on clock, how can i gain a bit more bhp?

No way.

Get best performance from your 1.6 by leaving the engine as it is and concentrate
on suspension and tyres to keep the speed in turns.