manaul boost control n remap audi a3 1.8t 150bhp

[bigben143]

im in 2 minds bout remaping its my first turbo car and i love it but just missing that sumert and i fink a remap will make me happy but what are the side efects would be happy if any one could put me striaght and im finking about manaul boost control any inputs on tht would be great full

[shark_90]

What are your reasons behind manual boost control?

How many miles had your car done? Has it generally been looked after and serviced on time? If so then there shouldn't be any side effect after a remap however a remap can highlight underlying problems that perhaps weren't obvious beforehand.

[sr-performance]

Hi mate, If you decide to have it remapped make sure you have a diagnostic check on it first.. It will show you any underlying probs hopefully, but a well maintained car shouldn't have much to worry about. as ben above asked, why a boost controller?

[bigben143]

my car as gt full service history it was serviced by audi all its life ive had the car 2months and its 1 owner befor me.

ive been told the turbo only sites at 4psi so i was finking about turning it up to 8 or 10 psi then getting it remaped so a manaul boost controler will do the trick by turning it up. ive read up alot on the 1.8t and people say turn the boost up to 14psi then remap but i fink 14psi is to much for the little ko3. if i am wrong in any way would be great full if you put me right fanx

p.s ive heard off a firend who remaps cars that the coil packs go down on the audi's alot when you remap them is this true?

[bigben143]

oh my miles are 95,000

[sr-performance]

Hi mate,
Load of crap about the coil packs, mates eh!! :)
dont bother with a boost controller, just have it remapped, if you try to put too much boost through your little turbo it will say tarah sooner rather than later.:)
Mileage is perfect, we map cars with double yours as long as they have been maintained properly...
Just ask if you need any more info mate..

[Crasher]

Manual boost control = blown engine, have it remapped to around 210PS.

[shark_90]

my car as gt full service history it was serviced by audi all its life ive had the car 2months and its 1 owner befor me.

ive been told the turbo only sites at 4psi so i was finking about turning it up to 8 or 10 psi then getting it remaped so a manaul boost controler will do the trick by turning it up. ive read up alot on the 1.8t and people say turn the boost up to 14psi then remap but i fink 14psi is to much for the little ko3. if i am wrong in any way would be great full if you put me right fanx

p.s ive heard off a firend who remaps cars that the coil packs go down on the audi's alot when you remap them is this true?

Manual boost control is not required as the boost is controlled by the ECU. It's much safer to control the boost with the ECU than manually as that way the ECU knows what is going on, and most importantly, what is safe.

As for coil packs, yes they can and do go. Sometimes they do go just after a remap, it's just one of those things. The newer revision coil packs are much better than the older ones and you'll probably find that yours have been replaced at some point in their life in any case.

[bigben143]

ok fanx for your input ut say if i did get the boost cntroler and turned it up just to 8psi will the turbo be ok? i dont want to damage my car as its took me long anuff to get 1. can i turn my psi up by the ecu? im not very good wen it cums to turbo cars

oh and what is the best you can get out of a remap

[shark_90]

It doesn't work like that.. with more boost you need more fuel and to change the timing too, you can't just turn the boost up.

If you just turn the boost up your car will run lean and melt the pistons. I'm not trying to sell you a map here, I'm trying to stop you from making a massive mistake!

[sr-performance]

As already said mate, do not use a manual boost controller!! you will destroy your engine with excess boost..

[Crasher]

The trouble is Sharky is that you and me are only experts that do this for a living, ee as bin lstnin 2 M8’s ont tinterweb dat no mordan we does.

[bigben143]

ok thats sound so a manual boost is a no go.

so what r the real advatanges to a remap can you really notice the diffrence?

[shark_90]

The short answer is yes, you really can! I guarantee you'd leave a happy customer!

[Crasher]

Does one ever feel like one is banging ones head against a brick wall? :banghead:

[sr-performance]

Asprin anyone???? he he...

[bigben143]

if i wanted your advice crasher i would ask for it as listening to too many m8s i ent ive been reading up on the net and your the only ppl that dont advice manual boost control. witch i respect.

answer me this crasher if you know so much y dont you put your advice out ther and be helpfull like sharky and not a p***k


i ent stupid i know a fair bit boout cars just not turbos as ive never had one or really worked on 1.

my fing is if you dont turn the boost up to much itwnt be a promblem if i need ore fuel i wil buy an uprated feul pump ive spoke to 3 diffrent remap companys 1 being jappa sport and they reckon manual boost controls r fine belongs you dont go ott wid them

fanx for ur advice sharky

[Crasher]

I do offer my advice, not just on here but on other forums as well and by coming onto this site asking a question you invite an answer from everyone including myself.