Mk4 golf gti holds back

Mk4 golf gti holds back

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marki2013

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21 posts

137 months

Thursday 4th July 2013
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Right people i have a mk4 golf 1.8t 20v aum engine i had the ko3 turbo on there n that blow up so i put the ko3s turbo on it n when i put my foot down hard it in it kinda hold bk n misfires cuz the exhuast pops n then try's too boost all over again n does it again please help getting fed up of this car but cant sell it like this though

ch427

9,742 posts

240 months

Friday 5th July 2013
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im guessing the ko3s is an upgraded turbo?
you need to find out if its ok to do a straight swap, you may need to get the car remapped to suit the upgrade?

theshrew

6,008 posts

191 months

Monday 8th July 2013
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Have you got a dump valve fitted ? People get issues if they have. Have a look on http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=9.0

theshrew

6,008 posts

191 months

Tuesday 9th July 2013
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Have you got a dump valve fitted ? People get issues if they have. Have a look on http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=9.0