To go bigger turbo, or not to go bigger turbo

[Charles.waite]

I haven't heard of the S3 K04 for the B6 1.8, always seen the K04-015. Does anybody over here sell the kit? I wonder if it's easier on the wallet over the FT kits..

There isn't going to be a kit likely. Its a turbo designed for the FSI engines as such its a much differently constructed turbo than a turbo meant for a 06A block motor. CTS Turbo sells a great kit: http://www.ctsturbo.com/cart/product...-3504-335.html

DEFINITELY not cheaper than a Frankenturbo though.

Dang..

Maybe time to pick up on MED9 and make a kit..

Yusssss!

[onceover]

Holy hell thats impressive. Anyone want to buy a 3076? :p

[mariosa4]

i see that i've impress you .. this thing is built in greece from 2009. Just to get an idea of what greeks can do if they deside to work ...
too bad i didn't mention about it earlier or going that root my self...

[Charles.waite]

i see that i've impress you .. this thing is built in greece from 2009. Just to get an idea of what greeks can do if they deside to work ...
too bad i didn't mention about it earlier ot going that root my self...

Haha. Americans do interesting things too, from time to time. When we can get off our fat asses.

[tehbry]

Haha. Americans do interesting things too, from time to time. When we can get off our fat asses.

lmfao

[customa4]

Charles it's not fat, big boneded.

[mariosa4]

034 could machine that transition piece in no time, that would be the most efficient and reliable turbo upgrade for all 1.8t market...

[Siggiepop]

everyone can do great things when the world isn't in a debt crisis lol

[Charles.waite]

Insert satirical "thanks Obama" gif here...

[diagnosticator]

Its funny, look at his post in the new member spot, he said he wouldn't ask any of the noob questions.

I think the intelligent noob questions are OK, without them, the B6 forum would die. Searching is one thing, but not everyone will get their specific questions answered that way.

[Bische]

If we still keep our bandwagon'ing to a reasonal level, the existing GTRS/71r kit is still cheaper with more potential.

[vinny.dtw]

You can't NOT use that FSI s3 manifold. Its integral to the turbo hotside.

In other news, I've never seen this done. Thats awesome. The S3 K04 is a hell of a turbo. Nothing like the weaksauce K04-15 us 1.8t guys are used to.



That S3 K04 has billet wheels and a much revised blade profile, etc. Its a totally different beast than the k04-15. Lots of the 2.0t guys make over 300awhp with it no problem. Just need some rods and you're good.

Yea. I raced a mk6 k04 gti in my STi... I was REAL surprised. lol

If we still keep our bandwagon'ing to a reasonal level, the existing GTRS/71r kit is still cheaper with more potential.

Agreed.

[demonmk2]

Insert satirical "thanks Obama" gif here...

Please... I get on the forums to get away from that bullshit..

[gmx]

^Even used the S3 manifold, well done.

They use what people like to refer to as 'turbofolds.' The housing and manifold are 1 cast piece.

Thats one hell of a efficient k04 if you ask me.

I think it's incorrect to call them K04s.... K04 is just a model family. The last three digits or full part number denote the most important points. I.e. the K03-015 vs k03-073 & k04-015 vs k03-022. These ones are just minor differences, yet their is considerable difference in power potential.
This is effectively what FT/Doug/aftermarket manufacturers do. They take a bigger KKK wheel and stick it in an existing housing for bolt on solution.
-Still doesn't quite compare to whatever K04 they're using from factory in S3/TT-S etc. It is easily 25/28 sized turbo territory though and not some mismatched/machined contraption.

[mariosa4]

If we still keep our bandwagon'ing to a reasonal level, the existing GTRS/71r kit is still cheaper with more potential.

how much more power an 3071 elim could provide compared to that k04 on 1.4 bar ?the car is an AWD a4 b6 and 290whp means close to 340 crank.i'm really curious to know. As for powerband elim is too lagy comparing to my friends setup. if you see it cost wise of course this k04 setup could be more expensive but we are talking about a daily driven car and the benefits of power & torque level across the rpm range is unbeatable
bythe way i don't think that a stage1 Sti or a 335 have any chance to beat that A4...

[mariosa4]

i have one last proposal to our friend , a cheaper one but with less power. This one uses the k04 -023 from the previous S3 8L . This setup of course doesn't need forged rods and is perfect for everyday use ,far better than the normal k04-015
those are the dyno results at 1.5 bar

[demonmk2]

Doesn't the eliminator hot side housing hold those turbos back as far
as exhaust flow which some of the lag is caused from??

I don't know, I'm asking.

[Dub69]

Please... I get on the forums to get away from that bullshit..

Agreed...

Good conversation otherwise.

[GOODBYNAAIR]

Doesn't the eliminator hot side housing hold those turbos back as far
as exhaust flow which some of the lag is caused from??

I don't know, I'm asking.

I know there are some elim GT28 seares cars out there that have made very similar power to full frame cars. This being said I think the way the boost comes on maybe slightly different do to volume vs velocity and the way it effects the hot side. Before I put my GTRS in I ported and polished my manifold hoping to help ease the pain of the elim a little.