MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: danielvelezcaicedo on February 07, 2012, 04:47:30 pm

Title: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
Post by: danielvelezcaicedo on February 07, 2012, 04:47:30 pm
Hey there, my MK5 DSG is bone stock.

Do you think improving back and front pressure (intake/exhaust) are enough? Software upgrades? any recommendations? I just want a basic upgrade... 20 to 40hp tops.

Appreciate the help!
Title: Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
Post by: bacillus on February 07, 2012, 04:52:45 pm
Quote from: danielvelezcaicedo on February 07, 2012, 04:47:30 pm
I just want a basic upgrade... 20 to 40hp tops.

A Stage 1 map is what you want.   :smiley:
Title: Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
Post by: PSItuning on February 07, 2012, 04:53:59 pm
Sounds like just a remap will do it for you.... best power for £

but then you may start what we all do.....

fuel pump
intake
exhaust
....it never ends :) but thats the fun!
Title: Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
Post by: essoman on February 07, 2012, 08:35:53 pm
Has to be a Stage 1 remap.R-TECH are the kings of the Mkv.Expect to get a lovely smooth delivery of power and torque.(approx 240-245bhp)
Title: Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
Post by: jsklair on February 07, 2012, 09:58:46 pm
Quote from: essoman on February 07, 2012, 08:35:53 pm
Has to be a Stage 1 remap.R-TECH are the kings of the Mkv.Expect to get a lovely smooth delivery of power and torque.(approx 240-245bhp)

240-245 bhp from just a stage 1 remap?

Sounds very good!
Title: Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
Post by: Top Cat on February 07, 2012, 10:02:16 pm
Quote from: essoman on February 07, 2012, 08:35:53 pm
Has to be a Stage 1 remap.R-TECH are the kings of the Mkv.Expect to get a lovely smooth delivery of power and torque.(approx 240-245bhp)

Yes, but perhaps Columbia to the Midlands is a bit to far for a R-tech map, no matter how good it is.  :P
Title: Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
Post by: danielvelezcaicedo on February 09, 2012, 08:56:14 pm
Exellent thanks!!

Actually 3 dealers in my city can help me with a R-TECH remap...

Title: Re: What do you think are the best power upgrades for the mk5?
Post by: john87 on February 10, 2012, 12:23:48 pm
...just beware that even with a stage 1 map, you may start to experience the dreaded clutch-slip in the higher gears, depending on the mileage and condition of your (assumed standard) clutch.