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Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 11:23 pm
by Del_GTi
Yeah mate, same engine as S3 basically. As you say S3's had different map, ECU etc. Also had different turbo i think and possibly some other bits.
Have a look underneath at the back to check if it's a Quattro. If you see a big diff/Haldex unit then you'll know it 's a Quattro.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 11:25 pm
by loud
the s3 has a higher compression and 2 intercoolers
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 12:22 am
by ceedubya
what is the engine code that is the easiest way to tell what it is bhp wise
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 8:04 am
by Dangerous Dave
The early 150/180bhp 1.8Ts have a ko3 turbo so max 200bhp from a remap, the newer 150/180s after 2001 ish had a ko3s which is good for 230bhp and the S3 has stronger internals with lower compression, a k04 turbo, bigger injectors, a 3" air intake compared to the 2.5" on the ko3/ko3s and twin side mount intercoolers which is good for about 280bhp from a remap.
If you get the engine code I can tell you what turbos in it (chances are its a k03). To check what power the car is putting out as standard look under the boot carpet and there is a data sticker with the power in kw, 110kw is 150bhp, 132kw is 180bhp if you've got 180bhp its a quattro as they only did the 180 in 4wd you can confirm this by checking for a diff at the back and drive shafts to the back wheels.
Looks like you got a cracking example though with low miles
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 5:30 pm
by AD_GTI
Del_GTi wrote:iNfa-ReD wrote:There is an 1800 V5 ^ Tis in the S3
Phill get some photos of the engine, youll find out quick enough if its the s3 engine.
Sorry that's wrong too. The S3 is a 1.8T.
Older ones had 210bhp newer ones had 225bhp.
V5's are 2.3.
That is true, but i think that the 1.8T can still be classed as a V5 because it has 5 valves per cylinder.
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 7:07 pm
by Del_GTi
AD_GTI wrote:Del_GTi wrote:iNfa-ReD wrote:There is an 1800 V5 ^ Tis in the S3
Phill get some photos of the engine, youll find out quick enough if its the s3 engine.
Sorry that's wrong too. The S3 is a 1.8T.
Older ones had 210bhp newer ones had 225bhp.
V5's are 2.3.
That is true, but i think that the 1.8T can still be classed as a V5 because it has 5 valves per cylinder.
Nope sorry. That is also incorrect. Because a V5 means 5-cylinder.
The same way V6 means 6-cylinder.
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 7:37 pm
by olop_chris
yeah basically its just 5 valves per cylinder, not 5 cylinders
5v not v5
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 10:56 pm
by Beerzo
If you look at the below engine covers you will see that they are 5V not V5. Yours will be mount transversely though not like the A4's above that are longitudally mounted.
The car should have a quattro badge on the grille and under the 1.8t at the back and one on the passanger side of the dash inside (or is this just A4s)? Yeah but the full proof way would be to look under the car for a diff at the back, or even better check the V5 document that will let you know exactly what it is. Is it a 1.8T Sport?
Should see 210-225bhp easy.
This is optimistic for a 150bhp if thats what it is. As Del said earlier 190 give or take is more accurate.
O just to ruffle a few feathers. Welcome to the upper-crust motoring side of VAG.
Couple of heads up for you.
If your chiping it I would uprate the dump valve first as it wont last long at all after chipping as they aint meant to be taking that kind of boost.
If your not running one already get an N75J valve. That should free a few horses by increasing your boost slightly.
O and if your selling your wheels let me know I might be interested in them.
Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 7:39 pm
by DanDiesel
nice car phil!! get some piccies up asap!!
ps- i still don't know why u sold the polo!! must have missed something somewhere!!
Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 12:44 am
by PhilGTi
The polo seems like a toy car compaired to the audi, and i thought polos where made well!!! GOD what an upgrade, not to mention 125mph in 4th gear, before i even get it remapped
Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 4:16 pm
by M@Turner
PhilGTi wrote:The polo seems like a toy car compaired to the audi, and i thought polos where made well!!! GOD what an upgrade, not to mention 125mph in 4th gear, before i even get it remapped
Should be a hell of a lot better for the increase in price! They're really nice cars and would love to own one myself.
As for 125mph in 4th..........i managed 117mph in 4th in my GTi.
I was well chuffed.
Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 5:21 pm
by ash_gti
nice car mate
but dont get those horrible wheels!! it seems everone with a 5stud vw/audi/seat HAS to have them on thier car, i just think they look ridiculous! there are much nice wheels around than those
nice choice with the 1.8 T thou!
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 4:48 pm
by gwbjs
Alright Phil,
Sorry to hear you sold the polo but opting for the audi is a choice move. Sold my GTi a while back and got a TT 180 Quattro and haven't looked back. The Polo was a great car but the build quality and effortless power of the turbo are fantastic.
Anyway enjoy.................
Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 6:39 pm
by PhilGTi
M@Turner wrote:PhilGTi wrote:The polo seems like a toy car compaired to the audi, and i thought polos where made well!!! GOD what an upgrade, not to mention 125mph in 4th gear, before i even get it remapped
Should be a hell of a lot better for the increase in price! They're really nice cars and would love to own one myself.
As for 125mph in 4th..........i managed 117mph in 4th in my GTi.
I was well chuffed.
yeh, you got stopped at 117 by thr redline tho, i got stopped by my balls. I recon it'll do 130 in 4th easy. The 180 1.8T does 151mph apparently.