Hi. Sorry if anybody has covered this before.

I've got an Ibiza FR TDi. It's got a Milltek turbo back and a DMS Stage 1.5 remap. The car is really quick, but I'd like a bit more speed. I'm not 100% sure about the current output of the car, but I'd estimate 165bhp? Anyway, to gain my extra bit of speed I'm after, would you advise getting a further remap, perhaps stage 2, or a PD150 turbocharger (Or a PD160) or a PD130 hybrid? I'm not looking for huge power, the torque is already more than enough, I'm just looking for a bit more power. I've read that the PD130 hybrids will cost around the same as a PD150 or PD160 turbo, and will likely outlast the latters, is this really true? And what are the limits of the turbo's I mentioned? I heard 200bhp is acheivable from the 130 hybrid, but at what boost levels? Obviously that is dependant on modification and the map, but I don't want to run 25+psi for 200bhp really.

Any insight is much appreciated.

D.

I use to run a DMS remap what's the difference with the 1.5?

A custom map might obtain a little more BHP but a pd150/160 turbo would be a good upgrade if you want more like the high 180's low 190's. but a intercooler is advised plus a remap to take into account the turbo.

Intruiged by a 1.5 remap too.

Standard plug and play remaps tend to give the mid-160s figures you mention

I had a Forge iPro map on my old '02 plate PD130 Ibiza Sport which was actually pretty spiky but goot for 165ish bhp

When i bought my Fabia i took it to Jabbasport and get a custom rolling road remap following fitment of a PD160 air intake.

A little more air and it made 177bhp and has continued to do so for the last 4 years.

Over and above that it starts to get expensive.

A Garrett PD160 turbo will set you back around £800 plus

or you could take a gamble on an eBay PD130 hybrid at £550

either should see you around 200bhp once mapped in properly (probably another £200-300)

then to deal with the extra heat you'll need a front mount intercooler (another £500 unless you bodge an eBay universal one together)

Yeah they're good, I get mine for free becuase I'm mates with Scott. Long story short, had a stage 1, was quick but not quick enough. Had a stage 2, was quick enough but needed the off throttle/low load mapping set for economy. So had it set up again to get a bit of MPG as well as MPH and thus, the 1.5 was born, lol.

I'm probably going to get a vRS, just need to sell either the FR or the Evo, as the vRS is a much bigger, more luxurious car than the Ibiza.

I was looking at those PD160 intake arms, they sound decent. I was thinking about just getting a PD130 hybrid and maybe a different exhaust and setting it up for stage 2. I've been getting lessons and practicing a bit on my project car and I'm finally capable of setting up a decent map but I'd rather have more dyno time before I do it to my daily. I heard that a FMIC doesn't do diesels any good, sounded stupid to me but hey ho, that's what the guy said.

So a front mount intercooler, PD160 intake, some form of filter, PD130 hybrid and a stage 2 map should see me a pretty quick car. I'm only worries about the clutch as I've heard they're not cheap to replace (£700 if I read correctly), and don't fancy that if I'll be getting rid of it soon.

Edited 25 February, 201313 yr by Dollar

Darkside budget Turbo kit?

Ah yeah forgot the clutch.

Yes if you're aiming for 200+ you'll probably need a new clutch too w it's is anywhere from £700 to a grand

Darkside budget Turbo kit?

This

Well I have easy access to loads of stainless piping, as we make manifolds for turbo applications on jap cars, but is it really different doing it on a diesel?

I've got loads of knowledge about turboing petrol cars, but don't know about turbo choice, pipe diameter for manifold etc or what diesels respond better too. I've got a very good welder and he's been making manifolds for us for a while now so making the turbo kit wouldn't be a problem, just the choice of pipe will be my only point that I don't know about, that and turbo choice. I've heard a GT17/20 hybrid is good? Not sure.

What if I bought the clutch from a PD160 Ibiza or something? Failing that, I've seen these Sachs clutches on a few cars, I'm guessing they're the ones to go for.

Edited 26 February, 201313 yr by Dollar