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Rapid 1.2 tsi 81kw, Monte Carlo-power upgrade

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Hello everybody

Im new member and English isn't my mother's language so I apologise for possible spelling and other mistakes. I'm from Czech Republic, same as Škoda and those cars were with me whole my life.In total 12 Škodas that I can remember. 3 months ago my beloved Octavia mk3,2.0 TSI,vrs was stolen and crashed afterwards and as much as I wanted to replace it with the same car ,my current financial situation didn't allowed it.I been looking everywhere for cheap one,even damaged and came across the Rapid Monte Carlo 1.2 tsi,2017,with 101000km .Race Blue.Good looking little car with even smaller engine. My previous 2.0 tsi was tuned to 350Bhp and I have to say it's very long step backwards. But I believe in Tsi engines potential but have no experience with 1.2 tsi at all. I will be very greatfull for any advice about how to reach 160-170 Bhp without destroying the engine and my wallet. I already ordered cool air intake,fit the new spark plugs and done the service with timing belt kit and C3 5W40 NanoDrive engine oil.Im ready for remap but I don't know how far I can get with factory Turbo?I need advice about possible replacement or rebuilding original.Thank you and sorry for such a long reading. Hope you don't get bored in the middle

Good morning Radek, although not a huge mileage, I'm not sure that attempting to raise engine output by that much would be a good idea for a long life.

150 bhp with a remap maybe. Talk to the tuner / remapper you plan on using. Plenty threads and posts that might help in the Fabia Mk3 section on tuned / remapped 1.2 TSI,s or in the Fabia Project section. Even in the Rapid section.

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Hi.Thanks.You right 150 is the number I hear often.

Topic moved to 'Performance & Tuning Upgrades' section where hopefully other members with 1.2TSI engines will also be able to help/ advise.

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