MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: Simmo on February 01, 2014, 06:13:49 pm

Title: DSG limits
Post by: Simmo on February 01, 2014, 06:13:49 pm

Ok so I've read a few bits here and there but tbh not got a solid answer.

Does anyone know what the limits of the DSG boxes are torque and power wise? Also, are there hardware modifications that fix any shortcomings?

Specifically - for the mk5 dsg and the mk6 R dsg (are the boxes the same?)


Cheers

Title: Re: DSG limits
Post by: Hurdy on February 01, 2014, 08:26:37 pm

As long as you get a DSG map then the DSG box will be okay to 500bhp and 450lbft.

My DSG started slipping in my old ED30 at 510lbft.

SSP and HPA do upgrade clutchpacks so that the DSG can handle up to 600bhp/600lbft. DSG coolers can also be bought to help cool the tranny oil.

Title: Re: DSG limits
Post by: Simmo on February 01, 2014, 09:33:49 pm

Cheers Hurdy, sounds like a stage 3 R will be ok on a standard DSG with a DSG map. I'll research the clutch packs, looks like a good thing to look into when upping the power significantly.

Wonder if anyone has tried to mate the r8 stronic box to the TFSI or if its a completely different design

Title: Re: DSG limits
Post by: vRSAlex on February 02, 2014, 11:17:33 am

R8 tranny is hugely different to the transverse setup in the R. But a v10 in the boot would be cool!

APR's R clutch died at 460ish bhp, but Keith is an animal and we were doing launches at 7k!

Title: Re: DSG limits
Post by: Simmo on February 02, 2014, 11:50:03 am

V10 gti, now that is a project and a half  :evilgrin: