Is Stage 2 with only Downpipe reliable in the long term, or do I need other parts to make sure?
MK7 DSG GTI, planning to go from 230hp to 300hp
Posted Nov 14, 2021, 7:32 PM UTC · edited
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MK7 DSG GTI, planning to go from 230hp to 300hp
Posted Nov 14, 2021, 7:32 PM UTC · edited
Plugs, intercooler, tires. Plugs so your car runs smoother, intercooler so you don't heatsoak after a single pull, tires so you can put the power down better.
Oh and a clutch. Or TCU tune.
Yeah, PS4. So basically after a few pulls without IC it starts overheating?
To be clear, your car won’t overheat. The air your turbo is compressing will be hotter, and your car will be slower. Your ECU will compensate and it’s not dangerous. Just not efficient.
Thanks for clarifying. So in terms of reliability, its fine just downpipe, but in terms of performance I wont be taking advantage of the full power, right?
Correct, but you can get a decent FMIC for $300 that will solve your problem, so might as well get the intercooler.
At stage 2 power, yeah. Car will start pulling timing and you'll be down on power after a single pull. 2 if you're lucky.
You'll generally see a lot more knock once it gets heat soaked. So down on power and getting knock (which isn't great) so an better intercooler usually solves all that