Golf mk4 GTI 1.8t remap to 215BHP?

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Mon 23 May 2005 15:34
Golf mk4 GTI 1.8t remap to 215BHP? - perleman
Guys,

Have seen a tempting remap from Revo for £500 to take me to 215BHP from 150 - seems a little far fetched but the guy told me my car has the same basic engine used in the TT 225BHP so lots of potential. I have read posts on this site about chipping but was hoping for some further opinions or thoughts - VW will do it officially for £611 to take me to 180BHP but that seems like poor value for money. Revo is attractive as it is undetectable (I still have VW warrenty).
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Mon 23 May 2005 23:07
Golf mk4 GTI 1.8t remap to 215BHP? - aliveankikin
Yes 215bhp is quite achievable, however only by changing the fueling, timing and boost which all put a tremendous amount of stress on the internal working parts,head gasket (if not changed) and of course the turbo itself. Be prepared for repairs and half the working milage.
Of course all this is additional to uprating the brakes, suspension etc.
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Tue 24 May 2005 09:32
Golf mk4 GTI 1.8t remap to 215BHP? - perleman
Do you think the official VW Superchips map (takes it from 150 to 180 BHP) is a safer bet for longevity? And what sort of performance gains would that 30 BHP bring - is it worth £600?

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Tue 24 May 2005 13:22
Golf mk4 GTI 1.8t remap to 215BHP? - mark999
Try www.upsolute.com for a re-map same as superchips but only £300
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Tue 24 May 2005 13:30
Golf mk4 GTI 1.8t remap to 215BHP? - GrahamF1
Nothing is undetectable mate.

In this case, it is rather easy to detect. You put your foot to the floor from a standing start and it is quite apparent that you have 200+ bhp rather than the stock 150 bhp.
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