Remaps and cooling

[SkodaKitteh]

Hi everyone,

 

Just a question for those with remapped Mk2 Octy vRS.  After the remap did you find your cooling system worked harder / struggled and that you eventually had to put in an upgraded rad or oil cooler ?

 

I was looking at upgraded rads and oil coolers in fleabay and one guy insisted a new upgraded rad and oil cooler were essential if you remapped a vRS due to the standard system not coping well with the extra performance.  I know he's just trying to sell his stuff by scaring the bejesus out of people but thought I'd ask here to get the truth of the matter.

 

 

[AP Automotive]

We ran our 2.0tfsi golf at stage 3 on stock cooling system for a significant period with no issues

 

Ant

[BlueVRSTom]

The stock cooling system is more than efficient!

Especially if your only on stage 1. I'd change it for a stage 2 or higher for cooler running temps so I can run a higher boost but as previously stated not needed on a stage 1.

[BlueVRSTom]

The stock cooling system is more than efficient!

Especially if your only on stage 1. I'd change it for a stage 2 or higher for cooler running temps so I can run a higher boost but as previously stated not needed on a stage 1.

[brad1.8T]

We regularly exceed 30celsius where I live (peaked at 45c) and I've never had a cooling issue.  

 

Stage 1 bluefin.

 

Things that probably help a small amount:

I've plugged all the gaps around the radiator so that all the air is forced through the AC / IC / rad fins.

 

Golf r intercooler

 

removed first stage of the cat con.

 

oil/filter changed every 7500km (keeps the engine clean & sludge free so cools better)

 

Additional water / oil cooling isn't something that I worry about

[SkodaKitteh]

Strangely, after asking this question I found out a friend is looking to buy, possibly, a Mk1 Octy vRS for a project car to upgrade the heck out of the performance.  :p

Edited 27 May, 2015 by SkodaKitteh