Modifying the Mk 5 cupra

[vtxracer]

I didn't know that about the different power band on the FR and Cupra. I'm surprised since I thought it would just be the top end peak power which was affected by the turbo not the lower down power before the turbo spools up. Wonder if there are any other mechanical differences?

They dont have any mechanical diferences. Only a diferent engine map.

I wouldn’t think an air filter and less restrictive exhaust would make a huge difference unless the map was changed to suit. Without this the car’s throttle response should be better with possibly a few BHP extra. I would imagine the new exhausts system will be lighter than standard also.

The friend who remmaped his cupra has ordered an exhaust (custom made) and he is looking for an air filter. But when he installs these he will have to install revo again to gain the extra hp. Also, when he installed revo they told him that it is not officialy released yet (but have license to install it) and they will be some diferences to benefit from the dsg. (we also told them about the lag and they will fix it by making the supercharger kick in from lower rpm)

As mentioned a few times the DSG is certainly a concern when adding more and more power. The gearbox is a sealed unit so changing the clutch plates will be no easy feat and will cost may £££’s if it goes prematurely just because you’ve added a few ext lb/ft of torque.

There are clutches available for the 6 speed DSG. Certainly they will be available for the 7 speed DSG unless VAG decides to use the new 7 speed DSG (550nm) on all new cars and not only on some audis.

 

[mardon]

Not sure if you can control the supercharger. I thought the boost was controlled via belt and the only way to increase power from the charger was by changing the pulley size.

Either way I’m sure revo are working on something nice for the new DSG TSI's.

 

[jc_boc]

the guys at the dealers told me yesterday that if the remap is done via them the warranty would still be honored....................

 

[mardon]

Unless the mechanical fault is caused due to the remap. Which is what I have read about VW remaps provided by SuperChips. SuperChips actually have a warranty which will take over in the even that VW wont honor the factory one. I dont think Revo offers this.

Its a very very grey area TBH.

 

[craigboca]

I read online somewhere that the golf tsi made it to 230ps with a milltek exhaust and superchips map, I reckon the golf was manual so it probably doesn't help this topic whatsoever as we are dsg...Interesting to know who has fiddled with the engine though. If superchips worked in conjunction with milltek then its likely those two products may be very well suited to each other!