MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: Jabarton99 on June 12, 2013, 09:01:11 pm

Title: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: Jabarton99 on June 12, 2013, 09:01:11 pm
Anyone know where is a good place to get some uprated forged pistons and rods fitted.

Justin
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: lm_gauci on June 12, 2013, 11:55:39 pm
http://www.akstuning.co.uk/ (http://www.akstuning.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: adamf on June 16, 2013, 02:07:48 pm
These look pretty good...

http://www.backdraftmotorsport.com/ie-rods-and-je-piston-combo-kit.html
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: danishmkvgti on June 16, 2013, 02:55:10 pm
Quote from: adamf on June 16, 2013, 02:07:48 pm
These look pretty good...

http://www.backdraftmotorsport.com/ie-rods-and-je-piston-combo-kit.html

some members has had some bad experience with BDM, just ask TFSI Mike for one and try VRsAlex for second  :sad1:
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: Jabarton99 on June 16, 2013, 05:19:19 pm
Really struggling to find someone who wants to fit these.
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: Janner_Sy on June 16, 2013, 07:00:59 pm
Where are you located?
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: Jabarton99 on June 16, 2013, 07:06:18 pm
Based just near Manchester but willing to travel if its the right place that's doing it.
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: Janner_Sy on June 16, 2013, 07:09:48 pm
What about Awesome GTI?
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: Jabarton99 on June 16, 2013, 07:24:19 pm
Tried them but they don't seem to come back to me so not sure if there very keen on doing the intetnals but ill give them a shout tomorrow
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: Janner_Sy on June 16, 2013, 07:26:22 pm
Shark performance in mansfield or stattlers in sheffield
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: yin on June 16, 2013, 07:27:32 pm
Quote from: Jabarton99 on June 16, 2013, 07:06:18 pm
Based just near Manchester but willing to travel if its the right place that's doing it.


if you are willing to travel  www.akstuning.co.uk     
 Alex would be my only choice :happy2:
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: edd666999 on June 16, 2013, 07:28:21 pm
cant for the life of me remember the name! a company beginning with s, the post on here, stallers?
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: yin on June 16, 2013, 07:29:06 pm
Quote from: edd666999 on June 16, 2013, 07:28:21 pm
cant for the life of me remember the name! a company beginning with s, the post on here, stallers?

   http://www.statller.net/
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: edd666999 on June 16, 2013, 07:32:25 pm
Quote from: yin on June 16, 2013, 07:29:06 pm
Quote from: edd666999 on June 16, 2013, 07:28:21 pm
cant for the life of me remember the name! a company beginning with s, the post on here, stallers?

   http://www.statller.net/

thats it! they always seem to be doing stuff like this, not heard a bad word myself.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5906
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: AndrewJB on June 16, 2013, 07:41:16 pm
Quote from: yin on June 16, 2013, 07:27:32 pm
Quote from: Jabarton99 on June 16, 2013, 07:06:18 pm
Based just near Manchester but willing to travel if its the right place that's doing it.


if you are willing to travel  www.akstuning.co.uk     
 Alex would be my only choice :happy2:


+1
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: Jabarton99 on June 16, 2013, 08:18:21 pm
Ill give them a call tomorrow, thanks for the advice. Then I can get this big ass turbo fitted.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: roughd on June 19, 2013, 05:42:16 pm
You need to be going to a decent engine builder mate, not a mechanics garage.
Massive difference
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: Stig_gti on June 19, 2013, 07:03:25 pm
Badger5
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: Jabarton99 on June 19, 2013, 07:27:15 pm
Who's badger5? Been honest getting sick of these tuning garages as I've spoken to three now and all have said yeah we will get back to you and know one does. Do companies not want money anymore. :signLOL:
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: Stig_gti on June 19, 2013, 07:40:16 pm
Google badger5 tuning not sure where there based,
But there big in engine rebuilds and tuning
Lots of people on the audi-sport.net use him very good at he's stuff
Title: Re: Forged Pistons & Rods
Post by: edd666999 on June 20, 2013, 01:28:35 am
Quote from: Jabarton99 on June 19, 2013, 07:27:15 pm
Who's badger5? Been honest getting sick of these tuning garages as I've spoken to three now and all have said yeah we will get back to you and know one does. Do companies not want money anymore. :signLOL:

It's their most bust time of year as shows and track days are starting. Chase them once then I'd move on lol