1.4 FSI engine mods

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:19 pm

Just wondering if there is anything I can do to make my mums 1.4 FSI (86 PS) a little nippier without spending more than Â£100

Gti_Lew · Post by **Gti_Lew** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:53 pm

In short, on a small capacity NA engine, no im afraid

BeezerDiesel · Post by **BeezerDiesel** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:32 pm

Blow the tyres up a bit!! Octane booster will ensure it's running at it's most efficient too, this can make a bit of difference on FSI engines as they like expensive fuel.

flyfs6 · Post by **flyfs6** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:56 pm

FSI's like super unleaded - why not run it on Tesco 99 RON, Vpower or Ultimate and get a green panel filter.

Definately ought to make it slightly nippier. Also on start up leave the ignition on for 30 seconds or so until you hear a click & it goes quiet (throttle body resetting) then start. Trust me it feels more responsive (at least it worked on mine & old R32)

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:35 pm

Gti_Lew wrote:In short, on a small capacity NA engine, no im afraid

Pretty much what I was thinking lol, it was worth a try

I'll try to convince her to use V-Power, though it probably won't work. I shared the car with my mum before I bought my GTI and used V-Power on a weekend away, the car did run a little better on it and got 48 MPG