Changing from PD130 to petrol Cupra - SEAT Cupra.net

*Chriswaite130* · 10-05-2011, 15:20

Hi guys,

As title - I'm thinking of changing from my Sport PD130 to a Cupra 20vt - has anyone done this before?

Main concern is performance - is there much of a difference between a Stage 1 PD130 and Stage 1 Cupra?

Fuel economy is obviously a thought - but TBH I'm only doing about 8000 miles a year now which are mainly short trips so Im getting poor MPG with the diesel so thats my reason for wanting to change.

Thanks,

Chris

icemancupra · 10-05-2011, 20:06

"Main concern is performance - is there much of a difference between a Stage 1 PD130 and Stage 1 Cupra?"

stage 1 petrol cupra is substantially faster then a stage 1 PD130.

As for economy I get between 260 - 300 miles to a tank - mixture of steady and spirited driving. which isnt many mpg.

*knight85* · 10-05-2011, 21:09

im sure it will be a different type of fast...perhaps the petrol will have more instanteanous acceleration

my stage 1 pd130 FR...is at about 180bhp RR on p-torque rollers but now have miltek full system.

Standard 1.8 T Cupra is 180 but will prob be more standard.....

as you say mpg doesnt seem to be an issue with you, so enjoy it!

CJS-90 · 12-05-2011, 06:09

I went from a 180bhp 310ftlb PD130 Fabia vRS to my Cupra. Cupra was standard bar catback exhaust and Split-R engine wise, but the Cupra felt quicker tbh.

Get the Cupra to stage 2, then you'll know there's a difference lol

10-05-2011, 15:20	#1
Chriswaite130 Byebye TDI, Hello vtec yo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northumberland Posts: 576	Changing from PD130 to petrol Cupra Hi guys, As title - I'm thinking of changing from my Sport PD130 to a Cupra 20vt - has anyone done this before? Main concern is performance - is there much of a difference between a Stage 1 PD130 and Stage 1 Cupra? Fuel economy is obviously a thought - but TBH I'm only doing about 8000 miles a year now which are mainly short trips so Im getting poor MPG with the diesel so thats my reason for wanting to change. Thanks, Chris

10-05-2011, 20:06	#2
icemancupra Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 78	"Main concern is performance - is there much of a difference between a Stage 1 PD130 and Stage 1 Cupra?" stage 1 petrol cupra is substantially faster then a stage 1 PD130. As for economy I get between 260 - 300 miles to a tank - mixture of steady and spirited driving. which isnt many mpg. Last edited by icemancupra; 10-05-2011 at 20:12.

10-05-2011, 21:09	#3
knight85 Money spending clown Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South East Posts: 2,348	im sure it will be a different type of fast...perhaps the petrol will have more instanteanous acceleration my stage 1 pd130 FR...is at about 180bhp RR on p-torque rollers but now have miltek full system. Standard 1.8 T Cupra is 180 but will prob be more standard..... as you say mpg doesnt seem to be an issue with you, so enjoy it! __________________ Silver MK4 Ibiza FR TDI: Usually mods My Readers Ride: MY MK4 IBIZA TDI FR

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12-05-2011, 06:09	#4
CJS-90 20vT Powahhhh Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Clitheroe Posts: 366	I went from a 180bhp 310ftlb PD130 Fabia vRS to my Cupra. Cupra was standard bar catback exhaust and Split-R engine wise, but the Cupra felt quicker tbh. Get the Cupra to stage 2, then you'll know there's a difference lol

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