++ 1.8T Tuning Guide:
+ Stage 0: Free / Budget
Modding
+ Stage 1: Bolt-Ons
+ Stage 2: Other
Parts
+ Stage 3: Medium
Turbos
+ Stage 4: Big
Turbos
+ Weight
Reduction
+ Handling
| Description: | DIY Links |
| The stock side mount intercooler will not be able to cool
the amount of air flow needed at this point. Heat soak is common. Thus,
it will need to be swapped out for a Front Mount Intercooler or larger
SMIC with better cooling characteristics. + Note: Trimming of the bumper/rebar may be required for some intercoolers. |
Custom
FMIC Install |
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| Revo offers Lemmiwinks, a program that allows you to modify
ECU settings such as Idle RPM, Ignition timing etc. Before you can safely
begin making fuel adjustments, you'll need to know what's going on inside
the engine. Logging software (such as VAG-COM) will give you this data
and will help you decide what fuel delivery changes are needed. |
VAG-Com Graph VAG-Com Blocks Revo Lemmiwinks Information Download Lemmiwinks |
| Description: | DIY / Info |
| Water/ Methanol Injection is a process by which a mixture
of water and Methanol are injected into the fuel/air mixture on the way
to the combustion chamber. Water/Methanol Injection provides "Chemical
Intercooling" inside the cylinder. By injecting water and methanol
in a finely atomized spray, the water is able to evaporate under the high
temps of a firing cylinder, and when the water evaporates, it takes heat
with it. The methanol also has a cooling and octane boosting effect as
it burns. + Note: Adjusting your software is recommended to take advantage of W/M Injection |
Snow
Performance Install General Water/Meth FAQ Snow Performance Devils Own |
| Description: | DIY / Links |
| With more power on tap, the stock clutch probably won't last
that long (depending on how you drive :D). It will eventually start to
slip, especially in the higher gears. This means it's time for a high
performance clutch that can handle the increased horsepower. Lighter flywheels
can help your engine rev quicker. |
ECS
Clutch Kits Autotech Clutch Kits Basic Clutch removal |
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| The stock rubber bushings inside of the dogmount mounts are
very soft. Although this equals a very smooth ride, wheel-hop is common
when accelerating. This mod involves replacing the stock rubber bushings
with heavy duty inserts. + Note: May increase cabin vibrations |
Install ECS Mount / Kits Black Forest Stage 1 Install DIY / Results |
