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k14 turbo on a TDI??
by
xxkoadyxx
on 21 Sep, 2012 11:13
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Hello! I was wondering if I could put my k14 turbo from my TD onto my tdi? To save time in building a new downpipe, and also the k14 has a larger intake opening. I don't see the problem with it. But what do you guys think? I won't be running EGR, ill be blocking it off.
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#1
by
RabbitJockey
on 21 Sep, 2012 11:48
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yeah it will work as well on the tdi as it did on the car you got it from
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#2
by
8v-of-fury
on 21 Sep, 2012 19:06
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Is this an electronic TDI still? or mechanical? It will need a tune to notice any difference in power I am thinking.
A k14 was recommended to me for my M-TDI build, so apparently it is a good idea.
They guy that told me has used them on a few M-TDI swaps.. loves them.
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#3
by
RabbitJockey
on 21 Sep, 2012 20:22
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I would always say to go with something bigger but everyone has their own price and driving preference
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#4
by
xxkoadyxx
on 21 Sep, 2012 21:47
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itll still be a regular TDi, i have a stage 3 malone tune also. i just dont see the point in changing and building a new down pipe if itll work the same?
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#5
by
8v-of-fury
on 21 Sep, 2012 22:12
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What year engine is this?
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#6
by
xxkoadyxx
on 22 Sep, 2012 05:39
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Its a 96/97 I think, can't remember
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#7
by
GTiTDi
on 22 Sep, 2012 12:19
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#8
by
libbydiesel
on 22 Sep, 2012 12:54
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They are a step up from the K03. There's a little more lag but noticeably more power for similar boost. The increase in power becomes progressively more noticeable over 10 psi of boost. The K14 is also a more robust unit with a thicker shaft and better bearing support. If going with a K14, be sure to get one from the AAZ and not from a 1.6ECO motor as the AAZ version has a larger compressor wheel. You can tell the difference externally by the fact that the AAZ version has 4 bolts holding the center section to the turbine housing instead of 6 with the 1.6ECO version.
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#9
by
RabbitJockey
on 22 Sep, 2012 13:56
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Gti tdi great to see people trying different turbos!
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#10
by
GTiTDi
on 22 Sep, 2012 14:42
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Gti tdi great to see people trying different turbos!
It works very well too. I will post up dyno slips once it is dyno'd, but estimates are around 180 hp/300 ft lbs since my Sachs VR6 clutch doesn't hold well when you get into it on the highway.
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#11
by
RabbitJockey
on 22 Sep, 2012 15:35
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I'm not a fan of vnt turbos simply because wg turbos are more simple and still perform very well. So it's cool to see someone using one
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#12
by
GTiTDi
on 22 Sep, 2012 20:09
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I'm not a fan of vnt turbos simply because wg turbos are more simple and still perform very well. So it's cool to see someone using one
I share the same sentiments. I have never had to free up a waste gate, unlike every mk4 ALH tdi that I have come across...
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#13
by
libbydiesel
on 22 Sep, 2012 23:40
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I've had to free up several wastegates.
To free stuck vanes on a VNT all you have to do is take it on a cruise on the freeway or up an extended grade. My mechanical control is smooth as silk after a couple years of use. I was working on it today and checked the vanes and they have absolutely no resistance to them.
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#14
by
GTiTDi
on 22 Sep, 2012 23:52
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I've had to free up several wastegates.
To free stuck vanes on a VNT all you have to do is take it on a cruise on the freeway or up an extended grade. My mechanical control is smooth as silk after a couple years of use. I was working on it today and checked the vanes and they have absolutely no resistance to them.
Take it on a cruise. Riiiiiiiiiiight. Actually no sorry the ones I have dealt with were beyond an Italian tune up. Sea foam poured down the egr passage into the hot side works a treat though! Actually I love the GT2052W because of the simplicity of my system. The tune I am running eliminates the N75 and the MAF, I am running a home made MBC.