Hi,

As some of you may have spotted in my sig, I've now got a TurboDynamics MD345 turbo in my possession that's gonna replace that standard vRS turbo. Main reason being that it should be able to cope with the boost increase(s) that a remap may bring in the nearish future.

I was told it was a relatively easy fit, about 20-odd minutes, as it's apparently a straight swap. That said, I would like to check if I need any new seals or similar materials to make this a reliable swap.

If so, besides a Skoda dealer would say one of the tuners be able to supply this type of kit?

I am aware that to get a proper impact of the hybrid I'd need to get a remap done - however if I don't get it remapped for a while due to time restraints and other modifications that are in my sig & pipeline, will it have a negative impact on the car's performance and/or reliability?

I do have a VAGCOM lead but I am by no means an expert with it.

Much appreciate your response

You will need..

Inlet manifold gasket

Exhaust manifold gaskets

Turbo to downpipe gasket

As far as running it without a remap.. you should be ok. as long as you drive sensibly. you might get a fair bit of turbo-surge and overboost, and if you boot it from low revs itll probably chuck it into limp mode

It shouldnt overboost as the boost is electronically controlled.

I ran my hybrid for few weeks before my map was done and it was just fine.

Also 20 mins is a little optimistic, especially if the oil supply line is seized in which is very common.

Ok thanks for that info - I don't tend to go too crazy anyway most of the time, so I'm hoping it won't go into limp mode.

That said I may just get the person involved with the fitting to show me how to use VAGCOM to reset errors if needed

Will be on the phone to get those parts ordered soon

Getting it from JBS as I haven't got time to visit a dealer & they can post it (at a bit more expense, true enough, but that's my choice LOL )

Trying to get all the gear together for a painless install

I remember the exhaust manifold gasket being changed on mine - I ordered a new one from the dealer. I don't remember other gaskets but then I didn't fit it. I assume either the turbo came with the other 2 gaskets, or he had ones in good condition off the original vRS turbo?

As Ross said, running in standard map is OK. My boost was limited, although to a slightly higher figure than it was meant to be. Car ran fine though.

It will end up being mildly tweaked soon though I hope :D