MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: ReeceH13 on June 11, 2013, 10:56:51 am
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Hey all,
Thinking of going Stage 1 (R-tech)
I already have an ITG, any other hardware I should look to change/get to accomodate the map?
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Depends on how much money you want to spend, but I would first check you have the latest revision Diverter Valve and your PCV is not failing.
After that your options are endless. HPFP, Uprated Intercooler, Turbo Back Exhuast Etc.
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Ok cool, thanks
Yep latest DV and PCV is ok. Just wondered if just an CAI will be suffice to run a stage 1... :smiley:
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Great choice with R-Tech, Nick really knows his stuff.
For Stage 1 just a check is fine. PCV and DV as mentioned. Should see a healthy 250BHP plus a nice smooth liner graph. Will drive like a new car.
If want to, can do a pre cat removal (know the pre cat out before cat) still passes MOT and helps turbo spool up better, adds about another 5BHP for the price of a downpipe gasket.
With you induction will help also.
Let us know how you get on. I can't wait to book mine in with Nick :driver:
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Precat delete is well worth it to free up the exhaust a bit. :happy2:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=41083.0
You've made the best choice with R-Tech :drinking:
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Brill, thank you all!
Yeah I have heard that Nick knows his stuff! Just want my car to pull like a train :laugh: 4 Hour round trip will be worth it.
Pre cat delete not a bad shout I remember this thread now! Thanks. What MPG increase can I expect?
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My Insurance, Admiral have agreed believe it or not to cover a remap, as long as it is less than a 25% power increase. Will a stage 1 be less than a 25% increase or more does anyone know? Not sure if the insurance take just the BHP or the Torque into account with this magic '25%'?!
Any help appreciated :smiley:
What you get is down to your car's hardware :happy2:
Will be around 25% though (ish).
Probs about 1-2mpg with pre-cat delete. The throttle response is greatly improved
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Thanks mate, Have left a message for Nick to call me... Is there anything stopping them mapping the car at just under 25% increase do you think..... hmmm... Cos if its over 25% Admiral won't touch it with a barge pole, they aren't mod friendly!
Did you notice a increase with the R-tech on the 0-60?
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Once you get your before map dyno run you can see what it's making, work out 25% and give Nick a max figure not to exceed. With TIV mapping he has total control of ECU so can do anything with the map :happy2:
It makes a big difference with in-gear as well as through the range acceleration. You will not be disappointed :smiley:
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Brill thanks for this!
As long as the BHP don't go over 25% (50 BHP) Then Admiral will insure me, for ONLY £110 more (6 months of my policy left too!) So even if the car has lost some horses over the years, I can just get Nick to map it up to 250 BHP, everyone's a winner, :pomppomp:
Can't wait to get this done!
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This threads a good read, I've done all the checks with PCV and fitted a rev G DV and also a pipercross panel filter I'm just waiting for R-tech to get back to be I emailed them a week and a half ago now, I'm hoping to get a precat delete and mapped to if 250 hopefully and not too much torques which will destroy the clutch :party:
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some times its best to ring them as he gets a lot of e mails now
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Definately ring them up mate and keep trying until your booked in. Usually around a 3 or 4 week wait. I just had a custom stage 1 map with pre cat delete, cat back exhaust and pipercross filter. Made 205 bhp after the initial dyno run and 255 bhp after mapping :laugh:
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Got my car booked in to see Nick :party: Can't wait!
If he is as good as people say and his maps just as good, bring it on!
How much does he charge to reset the map if I were to sell my car (:scared:) as its a nightmare trying to get hold of them lol!
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He won't charge you to flash it back if your selling up :happy2:
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Ive dropped an email but does anyone know the cost going from an r-tech stg1 to stg2 with them?
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You would have to call mate :smiley:
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Ive dropped an email but does anyone know the cost going from an r-tech stg1 to stg2 with them?
Pretty sure the upgrade cost is just the price difference between the 2 stages
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Definately ring them up mate and keep trying until your booked in. Usually around a 3 or 4 week wait. I just had a custom stage 1 map with pre cat delete, cat back exhaust and pipercross filter. Made 205 bhp after the initial dyno run and 255 bhp after mapping :laugh:
How much did this cost if you don't mind me asking mate? I'm looking at having the same. PM me if you'd prefer.
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I wouldn't mind knowing either if you don't mind that is :smiley: