Golf MK4 2.0 GTI 115bhp Remap

[pete2vinal]

I called a guy today and the maximim he said he could do to my car is and extra 17bhp. Im gutted as the car is too slow for me. Is there anything i can do make this better? Seems pointless paying 250 quid for an extra 17bhp

[Crasher]

17BHP is very optimistic to say the least. With a chip to run solely on 97-99 RON fuel, an air filter (K&N panel) and a decent exhaust such as Supersprint, I would say 15BHP increase. Pull the head off and give it bigger exhaust valves together with a port and polish, may add another 5. Add a very mild cam and you could be getting into the 140BHP area but for a lot of money. High lift cams can play havoc with these engines, even very mild ones. These engines are virtually un-tuneable. There is a supercharger kit but it only fits left hand drive models.

[pete2vinal]

I really hate this version of the golf . Dont even think its worth doing anything to it. I had a 1.4 golf and that was more fun to drive. but thanks for the tip anyway

[Crasher]

The only tuneable (in my opinion) modern VAG cars are the turbo models. Those people that sell re-maps have different opinions.