1.9TDi turbo upgrade?

[dandam]

The A3 will need a new turbo in the near future and have been looking at the Darkside offerings but having problems finding any alternatives - can anyone suggest anything else ?

[cctuning]

What power are you after and budget?

[dandam]

At the moment the car is running on a standard turbo and a remap - I would ideally like to get to around 200 - 220 bhp, but maybe with the potential for a bit more at a later date. Budget can be flexible for the right package :-)

[cctuning]

We have had a few customers using the stage 2 turbo from Turbo Technics will make 225 bhp with the need of a good exhaust system and fmic but that is the limit of that turbo. I will check out other bigger turbos for your car to give more power options for the future when I am at work next week.

[dandam]

Thanks very much for your help

[cctuning]

Alternatively you could try Darkside Developments for a full kit, the GTB2056 is 250 bhp a GTB1756 is 230 bhp. Hope this helps

[dandam]

I don't think they cater for the A3 quattro though.....

[cctuning]

I have just spoken to Darkside they have advised that it would be £1,900 for the parts kit, which incudes gt2260, downpipe for Quattro, manifold, gaskets etc. This will make 220-230 bhp and then in future if you were to change injectors and cams etc you can keep this turbo and achieve up to 260 bhp.

[cctuning]

Turbo dynamics also have the mdx446 which can produce 220bhp and at a push 250bhp. The price would be £855 plus vat. I have fitted both turbos and both work well.

[dandam]

Thanks very much for your help. When you say about the exhaust system change I have looked previously at the Miltek range, is there anything else to consider ?