I had a 97 MK3 GTI VR6 twin turbo. That was the funnest/ most reliable non turbo to turbo build I ever driven that car was neck to neck in reliability with my wife’s 07 Honda Accord 2.4l in stock form. We both drove our cars for 5 years, and both only had to do regular oil changes, tuneup, and tire changes. And mind you that was my first car I actually set out to build. it cost me my high school savings working at ihop. Ended up with like 5k into the turbo build. And another 2k in suspension. And what made it all super nice was the tune. The tune and who you pick to tune your car will always be the factor that determines if your car will be reliable and fun. Or a money pit then a blown engine… DO iT Right. Nd always use oem Bosch parts where you can. NGK plugs, amsoil oil, and Mann or wix filters..
So is literally every car since OBD2 became common use. And it's known in the audi community that a K04 on stock ecu is a noticeable upgrade. Tuning and slightly less tiny injectors will obviously yield more power but only because of factory boost pressure being a measly 12psi
Hahhaha. Dude. 24psi 20 hold is going to be the same no matter what. That's where the wastegate is set to open. It does spool a tad later and high end feels better and doesn't fall off as much as k03. I can see what you mean if it was on the factory tune. Anyway. Over 3k mileage on this turbo and still going strong. Taking Subaru's to gapplebees on the weekly. Cheers
@Kuma Ma-kun its simple and direct. Just undo the old stuff and swap in the new stuff and make sure that you use new crush washers on the coolant and oil feed lines on the turbo.
Different waste gate provides more resistance before opening which allows higher boost levels even on stock tune. N75 valve upgrade would come in handy
I'll be sure to let you know if it blows up. Because as of right now it's running beautifully and putting the hurt on most the turbo 4's around. Cheers
Ran an eBay 60mm on a stage 2 tune on my gti when I went to get it retuned only thing they had to was adjust for was me putting in larger injectors but even on the stage 2 the car learned when it needed to add and take away fuel. The computers in the mk4 platform are very good at learning and adjusting
It must be a k04-01 which is a k03 + a little bit more torque. That's why it works fine with current ecu map. If it was a k04-023 or k04-064 it would be a different story.
I’m thinking of doing the same. Have you done it yet? I bought a “stock” b5.One of the previous owners put a 2.3 inch catless turbo back from SS auto chrome on there with the stock tune so it runs kinda rough. It also has an upgraded forge DV. My front mount will be here tomorrow so I might as well do a k04 since I wanna replace the turbo anyway and get the stage 2 plus.
That play is pretty normal for those turbos, if anything that’s better than normal, as long as the fins aren’t hitting the housing it’s fine, and no it didn’t eat that much oil...
And i spent 175 on my KO4 turbo on eBay...i forgot the sellers name but my high boost was 25psi low was 18psi...it was ok for the money...had it for about 2 years.
Thanks so much for this review, I've been looking at this turbo for months and have been skeptical bcuz of the price... Might have to slap one on the ol Jetta!
i bought one from max speeding rod and guess what they threaded the nut on the turbo with right handed threads sooooo when i run it for about a week it un screwed and tore sht up replaced it and i didnt even put it on because the nut was already loose.... beware of that problem if it was left handed thred no problems....
Gotta say I had audi tt with the k04 turbo, chipped and it put out 24-25 psi and ran really strong without changing any other parts. I was amazed the engine didn't fall apart after a week😂
Crazy how I just realized my friend bought this car like a couple months ago I was like damn those seats and the engine bay looks familiar. Then I was like damn those Utah mountains look familiar as well. Too bad he’s selling it and 2nd gear is completely gone
Have 337 with a Ko4 , Love it , if you don't already have the 3" down pipe, with the tune , That make a huge difference these little motors need to breathe
Is this just a direct replacement turbo?? I thought I would need to change the downpipe? I’m planning on changing from a ko3s to a Ko4 which is running 230hp at the moment, hoping the ko4 would get 300hp great turbo for the money
Most Volkswagen guys will know that a K04 is not just a direct bolt on. Especially if your car was a 150bhp model, in which case the standard form is a K03 setup. For a K04 Upgrade, you need a K04 manifold, you'll need K04 oil lines and a suitable K04 downpipe because of the exhaust housing being in a different place. Then in order to make the power you'll either need a 225 fuel rail with TT or S3 injectors, and a BAM inlet manifold, or just buy bigger aftermarket injectors. You'll also need a lot of little awkward bits. It's not just a straight swap, unfortunately.
@@rabbitgti652 Yes, that's what I'm thinking of because that's generally what a real K04 is. A K04-001 is essentially a K03s. An actual K04 (such as the one from a TT, S3 or LCR) will see a big power increase due to the fact that it's an improved design with different components, rather than being what is basically a factory K03 hybrid turbo
Stylo I agree I have one on my 02 gti and enjoy it. I will be going big turbo at some point I just haven’t got around to doing a big project on that car yet.
Yes yes. There are many different k04 turbos as well. Like all of the mazdaspeed cars use a altered version of the k04 as well as the mk5 and mk6 GTI's. But this was simply supposed to show that you can swap over to this if you have a blown turbo and the boost characteristics did change quite a but. The k03 didn't so very well on the top end power. But this k04-001 is way more happy all of the way up to redline. Thanks for the great input you guys!
Need to do a vac delete on that, it’s not needed and you’ll have less lag. Get it mapped properly too... you won’t be running anymore power but just bolting it on
Brayden Nutter you don’t need to. If you push more than 350hp it’s recommended to upgrade rods/ pistons for sure. Better to have a good stage 2 clutch and o2m trans
1.8t.... #neverlose for anyone who watches donut media or up to speed... both good RUclips channels. Loved my 1.8t but I think I love my 2.8l VR6 more... just love that sound.
Guys, bought it twice, max pressure for reliability its 1.1/1.4 Bar, sorry im spanish xd. Mine spiked to barely 2bar and still running, so worth for 124 maxpeeding rods k04 for k03
@@stevecvntniko8271 if you looking for an extra little bit of power then yes. If your looking for MORE then no. Ko4-23 is another manifold/downpipe/injectors/fmic setup and intake...cost a bit so people slap of a ko4-001 and call it a day. Ko4-23 is 270/75 max so 250whp ISH. If you going to go ko4-23 then look at a cheap gt25/28 setup second hand. That's where the real kick of power is and not with ko3 or ko4....will be more on/off boost with a Garrett but imo VW made a mistake...1.9tdi got the Garrett gt1749 and the 1.8t should have got the gt2561.
@@andrewwright. that's why I chose this turbo. Direct fit but a better boost profile. The k03 peaked faster but fell off at the higher rpm. I'm a little worried because I'm very close to the 300tq as it sits. That's when you start bending rods according to my tuner. So I didn't really want to push that.
Lol. I fabbed up a k04-022 (from the S3/TT225) to my A4 1.8t and ran it at 29psi. Spike 35😂 that was STUPID fun. Was quick as shit too. I ATE up CHRAs every couple months because i was pushing past the ragged edge of compressor efficiency but it was seriously fun, and i run BATs or large medium frames on all my Audis currently😂. I still loved that k04-022 build😂 i basically downscaled thw fueling on a spicy gt2871r tune i wrote and smoothed everything else out. It was a blast. NOT bolt in. Had to plasma cut a flange and weld it to a tubular header. Highly recommend. I could swap a CHRA in 40minutes or completely rebuild and swap the turbo in at the end of that build cycle😂 moved on because i started SHEARING the turbine shafts😂 happened 2x.
@@muntadherrashid7236 right now it only has resonator. In the video it had a resonator and a muffler. Tbh I kinda miss my OEM exhaust with just the catless dp and muffler delete. You could hear a lot more turbo whistle. Then when I went with the 3 inch turbo back it got deeper tone wise but doesn't whistle like it did. .....
@@r1l3y91ef i have a 3 inch catless downpipe to stock exhaust and its way too quiet. I wanna get a 2.5 inch magnaflow exhaust but thats expensive lol. I might just delete the muffler and see how it sounds like
What diverter valve or intake do you have because I have a 1.8t ko4 stage 3 catless downpipe and ecs tuning intake with a diverter valve and it doesn’t give the spooly noises like that
A brand new Borgwarner turbo will have some play, not to that degree by any means. But it's still far from "toasted", it's just a different design/style of turbo bearing.
@@r1l3y91ef well then the seals are definetly gone. I've had a brand new k03-005 on my B5 and it had a fair bit of play, I've also had a used 8,000km k03-029 and it was the same, only a little less then your current one haha. Sweet car btw.
I bought an AGU 1.8T 20V for £ 80 iv put k04 saab injectors large intercooler and 2.5 inch piping new miltek fully stripped out 2 seats bigger brakes just going thru mapping everything in the car and parts has set me bk £1460
Damn thought the Hulk was in your vid looks like Mark Ruffalo a bit thanks for the info gonna throw one on my 1.8t Jetta cause I can't afford vw replacement cost
lol that old turbo isn't really that bad. also it isn't "leaking out the seals" because there are no seals. The oil is held in with air pressure. Oil coming out is normal.
I have the same turbo but can’t get the oil return line banjo bolt on. The one on the top of the turbo it doesn’t want to line up any advice also still have my exhaust manifold on
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so have a golf that my dad picked up for $1500 and it pulls WAY harder than this golf and so I’m wondering, wtf did they do to it? It’s a 1.8T like this. It was $1500 because the whole front end needed to be rebuilt. Mine isn’t a GTI either, it’s been rebadged with the GTI and rabbit logo the the 20th anniversary (but mines an 01 so it can’t be the 20th). Very confused, but very fun to drive.
So is this turbos me exact size as a k03s or bigger..in the beginning if the video he says "sitting in the box is a k04 turbo" bit a k04 turbo has a different design and won't just bolt up to a stock k03s setup I thought??
hey guys great job! Nice shoots! Question, do you remap your software by you own? i have a TTMK1 APP engine and i would like to upgrate him by my own. Do you have a tip how to modificy my ECU? Thanks guys.
@@TreatsOnTheStreets ok, i understand :D please tell me what about the Turbocharger. is it a simple K04 upgrade? And as i have seen you have a 3inch downpipe right :p
With that set up and a proper map can see gains of up to 280 Bhp comfortably at 260bhp you can hear your not even using what that turbo can do, its mapped for a smaller turbo with a earlier prolonged boost now you have a mo4 which usually give you more boost at higher rpm you need to map it it's not getting the air flow
JohnWick KOBK it’s literally almost identical to a k03s which the car was already tuned for. This turbo did help the boost not fall off as much. With the k03 it felt like it fell on its face past 6k rpm. Now it pulls to 7k happily.
Hi, i only watched the video quick because im in work .. i have a mk4 gti , AGU (1999) . I rebuilt my engine and stage 3 remap with the ko4 turbo from the lcr , pushing around 350bhp . What mods did your friend do? Also im not sure about the ko4 there? Was that a sidemount or straight down likw the ko3? Im pretty sure a genuine ko4 has a side mount (exhaust ) so you need to get the custom made down pipe. I run a single decat 3" on mine , Ill try watch the video properly later
Ok so i watched it full. Im not a pro but i dont think thats a genuine ko4 looks like the chinese copy ? Ill upload a video of mine onday if you ever see this comment and see the difference
D4MO tv it’s a k04-001. There are many k frame turbo models. This was the same as a k03s in aspects of simply bolting on. Other k04 you will need a lot of extra work to make fit. Imo not worth it. May as well go big turbo.
I have a 1.8t golf gti it has the k04 with apr stage 2 tune with 550cc injectors. It's running rich and I think I need to do smaller injectors calling apr tomorrow for some tips but trying to get any advice I can lol it pulls strong but here and there it sputters like its either getting to much airflow or fuel or not enough of one or the other
Did you need to change the injectors for this to work or would it be okay on a stage1 revvo mapp with fmic 3 inch dwnpipe to miltek box 80 mm maff ramair induction would it be okay to take it too stage 2 with out upgrade on the injectors
Ever since I upgraded my GTI (AUM (E-gas)) with an KO4, bigger Injectors, new MAF (I already upgraded full milltek, with decat long time ago) - I have had every cylidner misfire - I have tried replacing the plugs -> No Change, then the coils, still no change. - At coldstart it makes popping in the exhaust, and hesitates to go - and it doesn't sound very pleasent - nothing like pops n bangs? - Also when warm, at times, it missfires alot, and struggle to keep alive, at a redlight for instance. - Also, it feels like it's drowning petrol, or so it doesn't want to go - for instance, if it has been missfiring at a stop - or If I have been playing with the gas pedal, to make some smaller/medium pops n bangs(for the enjoyment)?? - (I was told by a friend, that the tune needed a lot of petrol, to keep the turbo cool?) - could it be feeding to much fuel, and drowning itself? or what is happening? Anyone?? It is needed to say, that the car usually feels fine, and quick - but it is very annoying - and it doesn't feel right. I still need a FMIC btw!
I'd suggest going back to factory injectors and try a 06atechnik tune. That's what the car in the video has. I'm still on factory injectors with the k04 and it's been flawless once I got the compressor surge issue worked out.
@@andreicioranu1105 But I did have it mapped, just a base map - bad news tho - the k04 exploded (after 4 months of driving + - 35k Miles bought used)... So I bought a new one - Getting a front mounted intercooler with the install aswell, and calling the guys, who mapped my car to do a fine tuning - Should do the trick (I hope) :p
Hey its been some time now and was curious if the turbo is still holding up. I'm looking to go this route ko4-001 from maxpeedingrods if you could let me know any info I'd appreciate it
Compressor surge is not good. If your diverter valve isn’t actuating its hooked up to a bad vacuum source. Should be manifold vacuum. I’d make a new vacuum line up and make sure its tight and tied to absolute manifold vacuum. It also might mean the valve may be opening up at peak boost causing boost to fall off up top. Just my $.02 feel free to flame me.
Hey, great video. Question. Is that bmw a 1.8 or a GL model? Is it possible to add turbo to a 2.0 golf GL 03? Without switching transmission and all that? F Does it just plug and play? Sorry for all questions. just bought one and it's project. Drives real good. Thank in advance
Hello, is it worth the turbo k04 001 of the brand maxspeedingrods.... I mean in terms of quality, if they stand out and are they worth it even if it is Chinese?
Dude looks like he is the professor from the movie jumanji. Lol. 😂😂😂
Thanks 😂😂
Lmfao
Not really? I don't see it
Omg 😂😂
He looks like a teenage dirtbag baby
For sure, the remap for the k04 will be the best. Get the 550cc injectors 3 inch maf and eurocustom tune. I walk stage 2 Gtis all day with my set up.
😂😂😂
Hey i just bought a mk3, what first mods do you recommend?
I had a 97 MK3 GTI VR6 twin turbo. That was the funnest/ most reliable non turbo to turbo build I ever driven that car was neck to neck in reliability with my wife’s 07 Honda Accord 2.4l in stock form. We both drove our cars for 5 years, and both only had to do regular oil changes, tuneup, and tire changes. And mind you that was my first car I actually set out to build. it cost me my high school savings working at ihop. Ended up with like 5k into the turbo build. And another 2k in suspension. And what made it all super nice was the tune. The tune and who you pick to tune your car will always be the factor that determines if your car will be reliable and fun. Or a money pit then a blown engine… DO iT Right. Nd always use oem Bosch parts where you can. NGK plugs, amsoil oil, and Mann or wix filters..
I have the ko4 on a VW EOS. It's crazy how low it starts to make boost. I can feel it by 2800 and by 3500 it's roasting tires.
I just recently got a eos what else do u recommend doing to it
Needs a remap. VWs don't take well to power modifications without remapping. Everything is controlled by the ECU. Wastegate, diverter valve, etc.
Yup. Well aware.
So is literally every car since OBD2 became common use. And it's known in the audi community that a K04 on stock ecu is a noticeable upgrade. Tuning and slightly less tiny injectors will obviously yield more power but only because of factory boost pressure being a measly 12psi
I got the same turbo and it dont even run right.tuner said it needs re tuned
dalton hayes always need to retune after dropping in a turbo lol
Obviously
UPDATE! I'M CLOSE TO 7,000 MILES ON the Chinese turbo. All is still well.
whistlingturbskis are you still rocking the turbo flutter or did you fix the DV issue?
@@RyanStorm0 I got the rkx diverter off Amazon and put the stiffest spring in and it's perfect. Watch the coilover video and you can hear it.
This just gave me confidence aNd hope for my Chinese turbo I just bought🤣
David Corley hahaha. I beat it everyday. Probably the equivalent of 14k+ mileage haha.
Hey does this fit a awp motor ?
of course there’s no difference because you’re still running a ko3 map
Hahhaha. Dude. 24psi 20 hold is going to be the same no matter what. That's where the wastegate is set to open. It does spool a tad later and high end feels better and doesn't fall off as much as k03. I can see what you mean if it was on the factory tune. Anyway. Over 3k mileage on this turbo and still going strong. Taking Subaru's to gapplebees on the weekly. Cheers
whistlingturbskis hahahaha sick i respect it good luck ✊
@vxrti thanks. I'll keep everyone updated. I dont want anyone wasting their time time on something that isn't going to last.
@Kuma Ma-kun its simple and direct. Just undo the old stuff and swap in the new stuff and make sure that you use new crush washers on the coolant and oil feed lines on the turbo.
Different waste gate provides more resistance before opening which allows higher boost levels even on stock tune. N75 valve upgrade would come in handy
let’s throw in a turbo and not remap the ecu
I'll be sure to let you know if it blows up. Because as of right now it's running beautifully and putting the hurt on most the turbo 4's around. Cheers
You can run the k04 on a ko3 tune
You can use a ko4 on a ko3 tune its just way more efficient than a ko4. Obviously it would be more effective with the a ko4 tune but it’s still fine
Ran an eBay 60mm on a stage 2 tune on my gti when I went to get it retuned only thing they had to was adjust for was me putting in larger injectors but even on the stage 2 the car learned when it needed to add and take away fuel. The computers in the mk4 platform are very good at learning and adjusting
@@hunterwatkins4259 me7.5?
I’ve got 48000 miles on my Golf R. Hopefully it’ll be around to see 230 plus thousand miles lol. Love the VW Golfs
Hahaha treat her right.
Just take care of it and keep it nice and clean. Don’t keep it in the elements when parked. Should last a very long time.
My mk5 r32 has 217k and runs great.
I have a mk7 GTI 2017 with 250.000 km. Ist still runs great. I Just Change the oil every 10.000 km.thats it😃
I think the craziest thing is how clean that mkiv bay is.
20AE here
🙏🙏🙏🙏
It must be a k04-01 which is a k03 + a little bit more torque. That's why it works fine with current ecu map. If it was a k04-023 or k04-064 it would be a different story.
You are correct! I didn’t even know there was many versions of the k04. I learned a lot after this video.
Planning on testing a same make and model turbo on my a4 b5 1.8t. The + side should be the install🙂 gotta love longitude placed engines
I’m thinking of doing the same. Have you done it yet? I bought a “stock” b5.One of the previous owners put a 2.3 inch catless turbo back from SS auto chrome on there with the stock tune so it runs kinda rough. It also has an upgraded forge DV. My front mount will be here tomorrow so I might as well do a k04 since I wanna replace the turbo anyway and get the stage 2 plus.
That play is pretty normal for those turbos, if anything that’s better than normal, as long as the fins aren’t hitting the housing it’s fine, and no it didn’t eat that much oil...
The oil was coming into the charge piping 😂
@@r1l3y91ef Some is fine, ur bound to have some oil enter areas its not suppose to, it isnt an air tight seal ever.
I have a b6 audi a4 with the 1.8t, only have the k03 but hoping to get a k04 and some other upgrades in the near future, sounds beautiful.
Thank you 🙏
And i spent 175 on my KO4 turbo on eBay...i forgot the sellers name but my high boost was 25psi low was 18psi...it was ok for the money...had it for about 2 years.
What happened after the 2 years
@@ezzelofficial7563 I parted it out.... The turbo was used for another year atleast before my friend crashed his car.
Audiwan Kenobi ah sucks to hear that, thankyou for the reply!
Interesting sandal choices gentleman, respect.
😂
Huaraches for the win!
😂😂😂 these guys are living in 1800s
Thanks so much for this review, I've been looking at this turbo for months and have been skeptical bcuz of the price... Might have to slap one on the ol Jetta!
i bought one from max speeding rod and guess what they threaded the nut on the turbo with right handed threads sooooo when i run it for about a week it un screwed and tore sht up replaced it and i didnt even put it on because the nut was already loose.... beware of that problem if it was left handed thred no problems....
Gotta say I had audi tt with the k04 turbo, chipped and it put out 24-25 psi and ran really strong without changing any other parts. I was amazed the engine didn't fall apart after a week😂
I did one of those ebay K04's. Worked fine, but does nothing without a tune.
Get a tune! 06atechnik.com has amazing deals and they're great people!
210k on my Ko3. Planning to swap turbos before a tune just to be safe lol.
Crazy how I just realized my friend bought this car like a couple months ago I was like damn those seats and the engine bay looks familiar. Then I was like damn those Utah mountains look familiar as well. Too bad he’s selling it and 2nd gear is completely gone
Should of did a before and after boost run but still fun to watch. Well done👏🏾
Have 337 with a Ko4 , Love it , if you don't already have the 3" down pipe, with the tune , That make a huge difference these little motors need to breathe
These cars are tough. I have a frankenturbo f21 kit with every supporting mod and unitronic 2+ tune. Cars sitting around 205k and still strong!
Is this just a direct replacement turbo?? I thought I would need to change the downpipe? I’m planning on changing from a ko3s to a Ko4 which is running 230hp at the moment, hoping the ko4 would get 300hp great turbo for the money
Most Volkswagen guys will know that a K04 is not just a direct bolt on. Especially if your car was a 150bhp model, in which case the standard form is a K03 setup. For a K04 Upgrade, you need a K04 manifold, you'll need K04 oil lines and a suitable K04 downpipe because of the exhaust housing being in a different place. Then in order to make the power you'll either need a 225 fuel rail with TT or S3 injectors, and a BAM inlet manifold, or just buy bigger aftermarket injectors. You'll also need a lot of little awkward bits. It's not just a straight swap, unfortunately.
Shona a k04-001 is a direct bolt on. Your thinking of the Audi TT 225 turbo
@@rabbitgti652 Yes, that's what I'm thinking of because that's generally what a real K04 is. A K04-001 is essentially a K03s. An actual K04 (such as the one from a TT, S3 or LCR) will see a big power increase due to the fact that it's an improved design with different components, rather than being what is basically a factory K03 hybrid turbo
imo the k04-001 is a good upgrade for stock engine, but for a build engine i would use the k04-064 from a golf R you can push 370whp easy
Stylo I agree I have one on my 02 gti and enjoy it. I will be going big turbo at some point I just haven’t got around to doing a big project on that car yet.
Yes yes. There are many different k04 turbos as well. Like all of the mazdaspeed cars use a altered version of the k04 as well as the mk5 and mk6 GTI's. But this was simply supposed to show that you can swap over to this if you have a blown turbo and the boost characteristics did change quite a but. The k03 didn't so very well on the top end power. But this k04-001 is way more happy all of the way up to redline. Thanks for the great input you guys!
Need to do a vac delete on that, it’s not needed and you’ll have less lag. Get it mapped properly too... you won’t be running anymore power but just bolting it on
essex1416 it’s already on a stage 2 06atechnik tune for k03s Literally not very much difference than this k04-001
my dad once showed me this yt channel and so i started watching him!!
Ofc you’ve got play in your turbo, sounds like you’ve stuck the diverter valve closed, that’s a great way to screw up the turbo tbh
Watch the follow up videos. New diverter fixed it. Turbo is still alive and well pulling hard.
Yo can you do an update videoo n your friends GTI?
I've got a MK4 gti too and I like to know how the turbo is holding up
So far so good. 4k or so miles on it and it sees 24 psi daily.
Watch the coilover video. We talk about the turbo as well.
whistlingturbskis I’m getting this same turbo installed on my gti. Did you upgrade internals before this install or are the internals stock
Brayden Nutter you don’t need to. If you push more than 350hp it’s recommended to upgrade rods/ pistons for sure. Better to have a good stage 2 clutch and o2m trans
@Tyler Couch I'm going to buy a turbo from them for my FC if I remember I'll let you know
1.8t.... #neverlose for anyone who watches donut media or up to speed... both good RUclips channels. Loved my 1.8t but I think I love my 2.8l VR6 more... just love that sound.
Ya I def love the stock sound of the vr6 more but with a good exhaust setup on the 4 cylinder u can make it sound crisp 👌
Any updates on the longevity of this turbo?
Still alive and well last I heard.
Still alive and well last I heard. Another local kid owns it now.
My lcr has 180k on the clock and the same ko4 turbo from factory , still pulls hard, just depends really, it's luck of the draw
Greetings from Germay. But that "Gunshots" are not loud, compaired to my Golf. But have Fun. I have just mounted the Maxspeedingrods Gt28...
@Chase Robbins maybe a little bit of pops. If you want more, you have to do your ECU. its a little bit difficult to explain that in englisch. sry
Chase Robbins yes, can confirm. I’ve got a straight pipe, K04, tune, it pops massive flames with loud asf bangs
Guys, bought it twice, max pressure for reliability its 1.1/1.4 Bar, sorry im spanish xd. Mine spiked to barely 2bar and still running, so worth for 124 maxpeeding rods k04 for k03
Also it's a ko4-001 so basically not a ko4. It's the same as the ko3-53 but a tiny bit bigger.
So not worth it?
@@stevecvntniko8271 if you looking for an extra little bit of power then yes. If your looking for MORE then no. Ko4-23 is another manifold/downpipe/injectors/fmic setup and intake...cost a bit so people slap of a ko4-001 and call it a day. Ko4-23 is 270/75 max so 250whp ISH.
If you going to go ko4-23 then look at a cheap gt25/28 setup second hand. That's where the real kick of power is and not with ko3 or ko4....will be more on/off boost with a Garrett but imo VW made a mistake...1.9tdi got the Garrett gt1749 and the 1.8t should have got the gt2561.
@@andrewwright. that's why I chose this turbo. Direct fit but a better boost profile. The k03 peaked faster but fell off at the higher rpm. I'm a little worried because I'm very close to the 300tq as it sits. That's when you start bending rods according to my tuner. So I didn't really want to push that.
I had my k04 oversized. With a unitronic stage 2+ it’s a beast. Get it mapped with the tt225 injectors and MAF, you’re gonna love it!!
I think if I do anything more to this car I'm building a motor and going big turbo.
Lol. I fabbed up a k04-022 (from the S3/TT225) to my A4 1.8t and ran it at 29psi. Spike 35😂 that was STUPID fun. Was quick as shit too. I ATE up CHRAs every couple months because i was pushing past the ragged edge of compressor efficiency but it was seriously fun, and i run BATs or large medium frames on all my Audis currently😂. I still loved that k04-022 build😂 i basically downscaled thw fueling on a spicy gt2871r tune i wrote and smoothed everything else out. It was a blast. NOT bolt in. Had to plasma cut a flange and weld it to a tubular header. Highly recommend. I could swap a CHRA in 40minutes or completely rebuild and swap the turbo in at the end of that build cycle😂 moved on because i started SHEARING the turbine shafts😂 happened 2x.
I picked up a yellow 20th anniversary a few months ago!!!
hello, how's the turbo holding? how's the customer support?
Turbo is still alive and well. Can’t tell you about the customer support.
Glad to see a utah car youtuber! I grew up in Utah county, awesome videos!
Thanks for watching man!
Dude u need to run 3 inch straight pipe it would sound so much better I did it to mine with a stage 2 tune it sounds amazing
Its already 3 inch turbo back.
@@r1l3y91ef so straight pipe? Because it doesnt sound like a straight pipe tbh
Straight pipes on a 1.8t sounde like a tractor lmao
@@muntadherrashid7236 right now it only has resonator. In the video it had a resonator and a muffler. Tbh I kinda miss my OEM exhaust with just the catless dp and muffler delete. You could hear a lot more turbo whistle. Then when I went with the 3 inch turbo back it got deeper tone wise but doesn't whistle like it did. .....
@@r1l3y91ef i have a 3 inch catless downpipe to stock exhaust and its way too quiet. I wanna get a 2.5 inch magnaflow exhaust but thats expensive lol. I might just delete the muffler and see how it sounds like
What diverter valve or intake do you have because I have a 1.8t ko4 stage 3 catless downpipe and ecs tuning intake with a diverter valve and it doesn’t give the spooly noises like that
A brand new Borgwarner turbo will have some play, not to that degree by any means. But it's still far from "toasted", it's just a different design/style of turbo bearing.
It was passing oil into my intercooler. Haha. It's the most play I've felt on a turbo to this day.
@@r1l3y91ef well then the seals are definetly gone.
I've had a brand new k03-005 on my B5 and it had a fair bit of play, I've also had a used 8,000km k03-029 and it was the same, only a little less then your current one haha.
Sweet car btw.
@@MatWilson2612 thank you! The m3 vs budget golf video should be coming soon!
Did you change the MAP sensor? You'll get more boost using a 4 bar.
Really enjoyed this content .!! Please keep blessing him with more a4 gti product lol 😂
The Worlds largest turbo in the old Volkswagen Golf GTI bro!
That be is identical to mine even same colour 😍.. I haven't seen many of these vws getting around anymore.
I have a maxpeeding rods turbo and it rips low key pretty good for the price
How many miles you got on it?
whistlingturbskis Mine has 279k km
Is this a real upgrade? It must be shit cus its sooo cheap
That car is fresh as fuck for the mileage!
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I bought an AGU 1.8T 20V for £ 80 iv put k04 saab injectors large intercooler and 2.5 inch piping new miltek fully stripped out 2 seats bigger brakes just going thru mapping everything in the car and parts has set me bk £1460
STUTUTUTUTUU!
Damn thought the Hulk was in your vid looks like Mark Ruffalo a bit thanks for the info gonna throw one on my 1.8t Jetta cause I can't afford vw replacement cost
How many miles did it last at what psi
lol that old turbo isn't really that bad. also it isn't "leaking out the seals" because there are no seals. The oil is held in with air pressure. Oil coming out is normal.
The brass bushings sure are seals hahaha. That turbo had way more play than most of the turbos I’ve ever had haha.
Did the flautering sounds ever get fixed yet.
Had the same thing and friend ran line to intake manifold and holds boost better.
Yeah just used a diff diverter valve and routed vacuum to brake booster.
I had to get a better diverter valve. I got the adjustable spring rkx valve. My vacuum line was fine.
I have the same turbo but can’t get the oil return line banjo bolt on. The one on the top of the turbo it doesn’t want to line up any advice also still have my exhaust manifold on
Exhaust setup? Sounds great
It's a cheap Amazon 3inch turbo back with a pypes m80 resonator at the end!
AJP Distributors Turbo Cat Back Stainless Steel Exhaust System Set With 3" Piping And 2.5" Tip For Mk4 Mkiv Vw Golf Gti Jetta Gli 1.8T 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 MK4 www.amazon.com/dp/B0162TIKBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8fF7DbR6NQRWE
Pypes Exhaust MVR203S M-80 Style 14" Long 4" OD 3" Center Inlet 3" Center Outlet 304 Polished Stainless Steel Muffler www.amazon.com/dp/B007ICDFVY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IgF7Db5QJVHNX
What’s the set-up on that golf 1.8t to make it turbo
Flutter like that!
no diverter valve, but isn't good for your turbo :/
He needs a better Diverter Valve its not blowing off causing air back into turbo causing the stuutuutu but slowing down the spool.
Look at the suspension video. I already fixed it.
so have a golf that my dad picked up for $1500 and it pulls WAY harder than this golf and so I’m wondering, wtf did they do to it? It’s a 1.8T like this. It was $1500 because the whole front end needed to be rebuilt. Mine isn’t a GTI either, it’s been rebadged with the GTI and rabbit logo the the 20th anniversary (but mines an 01 so it can’t be the 20th). Very confused, but very fun to drive.
You also can’t assume that the way a video looks correlates to actual feeling.
I'm in the UK I got the same GTi but with straight side pipes bangs in all gears like a gun
Dickhead lool
So is this turbos me exact size as a k03s or bigger..in the beginning if the video he says "sitting in the box is a k04 turbo" bit a k04 turbo has a different design and won't just bolt up to a stock k03s setup I thought??
john m k04-001 will bolt up the same as a k03s it’s necessary to have a silicone turbo inlet though.
hey guys great job! Nice shoots! Question, do you remap your software by you own? i have a TTMK1 APP engine and i would like to upgrate him by my own. Do you have a tip how to modificy my ECU? Thanks guys.
Nope. We both pay reputable tuners to do it for us. Thanks for watching!
@@TreatsOnTheStreets ok, i understand :D please tell me what about the Turbocharger. is it a simple K04 upgrade? And as i have seen you have a 3inch downpipe right :p
@@Schrauba it’s a straight bolt on turbo from k03
its funny bc that old ko3 turbo looks completely fine...
Except the huge amount of oil it was leaking into the charge pipes.
How is the turbo now? Still running fine? No leaks or whatever?
Still good. I sold the car about 8 months ago. But I stay in contact with the current owner. He says she’s still going strong.
With that set up and a proper map can see gains of up to 280 Bhp comfortably at 260bhp you can hear your not even using what that turbo can do, its mapped for a smaller turbo with a earlier prolonged boost now you have a mo4 which usually give you more boost at higher rpm you need to map it it's not getting the air flow
JohnWick KOBK it’s literally almost identical to a k03s which the car was already tuned for. This turbo did help the boost not fall off as much. With the k03 it felt like it fell on its face past 6k rpm. Now it pulls to 7k happily.
whats the exhaust setup on that? sounds really good!
Hi, i only watched the video quick because im in work .. i have a mk4 gti , AGU (1999) . I rebuilt my engine and stage 3 remap with the ko4 turbo from the lcr , pushing around 350bhp . What mods did your friend do? Also im not sure about the ko4 there? Was that a sidemount or straight down likw the ko3? Im pretty sure a genuine ko4 has a side mount (exhaust ) so you need to get the custom made down pipe. I run a single decat 3" on mine , Ill try watch the video properly later
Ok so i watched it full. Im not a pro but i dont think thats a genuine ko4 looks like the chinese copy ? Ill upload a video of mine onday if you ever see this comment and see the difference
D4MO tv it’s a k04-001. There are many k frame turbo models. This was the same as a k03s in aspects of simply bolting on. Other k04 you will need a lot of extra work to make fit. Imo not worth it. May as well go big turbo.
I just ordered that turbo what turbo inlet pipe did you end up using ?
I had a eurojet turbo inlet pipe.
How long do these run for?
Your golf had ko3 or KO3s? I have a 2004 Mk4 gti 1.8t with KO3s stock, is it worth to upgrade with a KO4?
It was a gls. So it just had a k03.
How long was the wait for delivery? I just ordered the same one from your link with your code bro 👌🏽 so I'm just curious to know the wait lol
U gonna need to map it in.plus get the dv hooked up properly or u will have a knackered turbo soon
Michael Horsman it’s been fixed v
I have a 1.8t golf gti it has the k04 with apr stage 2 tune with 550cc injectors. It's running rich and I think I need to do smaller injectors calling apr tomorrow for some tips but trying to get any advice I can lol it pulls strong but here and there it sputters like its either getting to much airflow or fuel or not enough of one or the other
The K04’s come factory on Mazdaspeed 3’s, just fyi.
holy compressor surge !!!!!!!! it sounds badass but its nog good!
Watch the coilover video. I explain how I fixed it.
we should meet and make a racket lol, mine sounds the exact same, spent about the same, im with my stock k03s and its great like you said
what turbo hose you used that goes from turbo to the air filter
Did you need to change the injectors for this to work or would it be okay on a stage1 revvo mapp with fmic 3 inch dwnpipe to miltek box 80 mm maff ramair induction would it be okay to take it too stage 2 with out upgrade on the injectors
I like the exhaust sound!
Was it straight pipe all the way back to the pypes res?
Did you need a new TIP or anything else? Or were they all the same size as the K03?
Yes. You’ll need a turbo inlet. The k04 is larger then a the k03
Thinking of getting this turbo for my 2.0 mk4
The 2.0 is shit, just sell it and get a 1.8t
Where did you get the ko4 kit I need one both my best friends have v8s and I’m running ko3 with 5 psi 😢
Man I have a 1.8t Audi and it doesn’t pop like that, what tune is he running?
06atechnik.com 1.8t stage 2
What year?
That thing is fucking sick. My Audi a4, same motor. Just about same miles. Is slow as dog shit. That car scoots dude, that cool
Ever since I upgraded my GTI (AUM (E-gas)) with an KO4, bigger Injectors, new MAF (I already upgraded full milltek, with decat long time ago) - I have had every cylidner misfire - I have tried replacing the plugs -> No Change, then the coils, still no change. - At coldstart it makes popping in the exhaust, and hesitates to go - and it doesn't sound very pleasent - nothing like pops n bangs? - Also when warm, at times, it missfires alot, and struggle to keep alive, at a redlight for instance. - Also, it feels like it's drowning petrol, or so it doesn't want to go - for instance, if it has been missfiring at a stop - or If I have been playing with the gas pedal, to make some smaller/medium pops n bangs(for the enjoyment)?? - (I was told by a friend, that the tune needed a lot of petrol, to keep the turbo cool?) - could it be feeding to much fuel, and drowning itself? or what is happening? Anyone??
It is needed to say, that the car usually feels fine, and quick - but it is very annoying - and it doesn't feel right.
I still need a FMIC btw!
I'd suggest going back to factory injectors and try a 06atechnik tune. That's what the car in the video has. I'm still on factory injectors with the k04 and it's been flawless once I got the compressor surge issue worked out.
Bigger injectors without a mapping them in makes your car misfire lol....
@@andreicioranu1105 But I did have it mapped, just a base map - bad news tho - the k04 exploded (after 4 months of driving + - 35k Miles bought used)... So I bought a new one - Getting a front mounted intercooler with the install aswell, and calling the guys, who mapped my car to do a fine tuning - Should do the trick (I hope) :p
Chrisjumper96 get maestro and tune the car yourself
Chrisjumper96 Coolant temp sensor.
Hows the ebay ko4 holding up??
What turbo inlet pipe did you use ?
I used the eurojet turbo inlet. I think they’re discontinued
a k04 itself w built internals and bored out w a eurodyne tune
Bigger rods and injectors,
Catless 3” DP
that E36 would not stand a chance
I love eurodyne tunes. 500 bucks gets you stock, stage 1, stage 2 and K04
Hey its been some time now and was curious if the turbo is still holding up. I'm looking to go this route ko4-001 from maxpeedingrods if you could let me know any info I'd appreciate it
Hey! Have you bought that maxspeedingrods turbo? I'm interested in seeing if it lasts at least for some time hahaha
@@aerialasturias9785 I have one on my Audi A4 1.8t it’s help up so far reviews are mixed I’m stage too and push 18-19psi but it’ll jump to 20-23
@@jaymelomento4138 if you get boost spikes like that it'll be the N75 rather than the turbo I'd expect?
@@mart3058 could be mine just peaks 21-32 and drops as rpm’s climb as a safety thing
21-21
Compressor surge is not good. If your diverter valve isn’t actuating its hooked up to a bad vacuum source. Should be manifold vacuum. I’d make a new vacuum line up and make sure its tight and tied to absolute manifold vacuum. It also might mean the valve may be opening up at peak boost causing boost to fall off up top. Just my $.02 feel free to flame me.
So did u just bolt it on, cuz u said it had a little bit bigger exhaust, so can I just swap out the ko3 for the ko4? Thanks
The only thing that wasn’t directly bolt on was it needed a silicone turbo inlet
I love the MK4!
Thank you!
Hey, great video. Question. Is that bmw a 1.8 or a GL model? Is it possible to add turbo to a 2.0 golf GL 03? Without switching transmission and all that? F
Does it just plug and play? Sorry for all questions. just bought one and it's project. Drives real good. Thank in advance
Yo I had to stop the video to say this. Guy is rolling his turbo in the grass 😂😂😂😂😂
Hello, is it worth the turbo k04 001 of the brand maxspeedingrods.... I mean in terms of quality, if they stand out and are they worth it even if it is Chinese?
Francisco Ortega Gonzalez it stayed together and was still producing good power no smoking or anything.
How many HPsis is the grass in the oil feed worth?
THAT WAS FUN TO WATCH!
So u just bolted a k04 straight on without changing the oil/ water pipes?
K04-001 fits the same as k03 and k03s. Just need a silicone turbo inlet.
Is the turbo still holding up?