What is the natural progression for power modifications for the Cupra Tdi?

[chopper-lew]

I've had my Cupra TDi a few weeks now and absolutely love it.

Now I've had a chance to get in in tip-top shape (major service, timing belt, lighting upgrades and the front end tidied up), I'm looking forward to some power mods.

First step is a stage 1 remap in the near future. I'm planning to use Revo due to them being the only reputable dealer locally i'm aware of and I have used them before and been very happy with the service.

I'm guessing I should see 195+ bhp and a good dose more torque which will keep me happy for a while!

What is the natural safe (and most value for money) progression after that?

I've read loads on here about uprated inter-coolers, injectors, decats, muffelorectomies, hybrid turbos, EGR deletes, hard pipe kits. I'm happy with what does what, I'm just curious as to what is the best order, and what complements what the best?

I know I have a good chance of chewing my 65,000 mile clutch even with a stage 1, but the plan is to upgrade to something stronger with a SMF that can handle circa 240 bhp as that's as high as I'll ever probably go.

 

[trekmeister]

Stage 2 hybrid would be a good recommendation with a custom map and decat.

 

[The Seer]

When you do have the re map ask them to remove and map out the EGR. It causes problems and is a hinderance rather than a benefit to the engine, period.

I bought my Cupra TDi back in September 2012, previous owner had the car stage 1 one mapped. 200 bhp, 300 lbs at Surrey Rolling Road seen on the dyno. Previous owner had replaced the clutch with a brand new OEM clutch kit. 10 k on and it's starting to slip in the higher gears, and that's infrequent spirited driving.

 

[themikey]

A good custom remap you should be seeing around 200hp, after this you may want to look at a turbo kit depending on how much more power you want. I'm not a fan of hybrids as they never make the power quoted, if you do go for a turbo kit, you'll need a sachs race SMF clutch & bigger injectors to suit. to stop pipework popping off all of the time upgrade to Alloy pipework

have a look at darkside developments, they do alot with the Ibiza's