K04 001 turbo

[pj1985]

Thanks for all of the help guys is it actually worth me fitting the turbo if its the k04-001 as im all ready running the k03s on my leon cupra all i actually need is a couple of gaskits and the 4bar fpr an im done for the bits and bobs got the injectors manifold oil and water lines thanks again

If you have a k03s already then in a word...no

 

[jamiebennett81]

If you have a k03s already then in a word...no

+1

you wont notice much of a power difference, if any

next stage is a hybrid k03 or BT

 

[smiff]

Thanks guys looks like this could be in the for sale section soon then could be of some use to the ibiza guys

 

[Bigbhp18t]

IMO the k04-001 upg worth doing as an upgrade from a k03 or to replace a worn k03s, just to get that extra 10-15bhp and substained boost.
There is a noticable power delivery with the k04-001 and k03s, The k04-001 needs to be spooling high when shifting from 2nd to 3rd and to 4th or else it will bog down quite bad and feel flat, its a turbo that like higher revs. in other word it can be a very laggy turbo when driven in the wrong manner.
Where with the k03s-052 which spools up and come on to song a lot faster not matter where your shifting point is.

But if your thinking of comming from a good k03s then it is not worth the money.

Ben

 

[markisgoing]

so what is the better turbo then ko3s or k04-001 thanks

 

[ibiza_95]

theyre pretty much the same? if you read the first page it says it about 10 times

its the k04-023 thats bigger than them both

 

[seatcupramad23]

yes....so my point is, the earlier turbo fitted to the 210 audi S3 (k04-001) will fit the k03 manifold?

sorry where have you got your facts from , the k04 001 , was not fitted to early s3 , k04 001 won't fit a k04 manifold it will fit a k03 , k04 001 is a slight upgrade of the k03s , the s3 /lcr/tt bam are all running k04 02 series turbo's i had a 1999 s3 and remove the turbo it was exactly the same as the k04 023 i got now for my k04 build

 

[seatcupramad23]

so what is the better turbo then ko3s or k04-001 thanks

1st don't my none geuine stuff of ebay , only by borg warner turbo's from reputable company andalso k04 001 isn't worth the money for the gains might see 10-20bhp tops over a k03s

 

[markisgoing]

so unless u go bigger turbo stick with the ko3s anyone recomend a bigger turbo

 

[seatcupramad23]

if you want to go bigher turbo all depends and your budget and what you want to acheive in terms of power v driveability , if you got deep pockets you can go big turbo gt28/30/35 but be mindful you have to do work to internals and might need stronger clutch but these turbos aren't the best imo if you want as a daily drive to shops laggy compared to k03s , you can go k03s hybrid route also which great for gains and remain quick spool

 

[markisgoing]

thanks i bought my loen while it is in poor condition just bringing it up to standard and to be pretty quick

 

[seatcupramad23]

i stick with the standard turbo and give it a remap and you will be smiling i reckon

 

[Damoegan]

The standard turbo is capable of 240bhp & 270lb/ft..

All you need is a high flow down pipe, Forge TIP, open cone filter and a uprated intercooler + stage 2 map..

 

[Mo Arif]

The standard turbo is capable of 240bhp & 270lb/ft..

All you need is a high flow down pipe, Forge TIP, open cone filter and a uprated intercooler + stage 2 map..

Debatable ........

 

[seatcupramad23]

Debatable ........

+ 1 still not convinced on these 240-250 claims on k03s , most i've ever seen a k03s flow was 185 g/s which equates to 230 bhp i've senn thousands on 1.8t's on various rollers just not convinced it make true 240-250 bhp

 

[Henk80]

Oh, but it can do more dan 240/250 BHP.
Mine does 260.

Unfortunately I can't post the dyno result because I'm below the 15 post count.

 

[Damoegan]

There are lots of people on here that have made ~200g/s on a standard k03s (with logs to prove it)..

I have seen as mutch as 193g/s and consistantly used to log 185g/s....

 

[seatcupramad23]

Oh, but it can do more dan 240/250 BHP.
Mine does 260.

Unfortunately I can't post the dyno result because I'm below the 15 post count.

sorry from my experience having had 4 k03s powered cars and many mates with k03s powered cars and experience with many tuners and comments from 95% of tuners won't flow pass around 190 g/s accurate g/s anyway i've seen what your saying your car is flowing 210 g/s when the maf limits 212 g/s. don't mean to sound doubtful but i've seen cars claiming 250 bhp on rollers but when went on what i call not happy rollers pull alot less than that.

 

[Henk80]

Well, i don't have a maf anymore so that limitation is out.
But to get to 250/260 bhp you need a lot of modifications and a very healthy turbo/engine.

 

[ibizacupra]

There are lots of people on here that have made ~200g/s on a standard k03s (with logs to prove it)..

I have seen as mutch as 193g/s and consistantly used to log 185g/s....

lots?