286BHP 2.0 TDI VW GOLF MK7 GTD - TUNING EXPLAINED! - DARKSIDE DEVELOPMENTS
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- Опубліковано 26 лют 2019
- If you follow us on Facebook you may have been wondering what happened to the MK7 GTD we had in for several weeks for a GTD2872VRK Turbo Kit, CP3 Fuel Pump, Ported Head and more...
Well, it is now finished and back in Ireland after making a peak power of 286bhp & 380ft/lbs.
Before the 'is that all..' comments, we know this isn't as much as we were hoping from these modifications but, the restrictions around these engines meant that we could not push this any further.
If you're curious as to why, this video is worth a watch...
Part 1 - • 286BHP 2.0 TDI VW GOLF...
Part 2 - • 286BHP 2.0 TDI VW GOLF...
0-130MPH - • 286BHP 2.0 TDI VW GOLF...
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Excellent video and the presenter know’s his stuff. I rarely comment on videos but felt I have to applaud exceptional efforts...
It was more than just my input in the build, lots of work in the workshop and on the Dyno!
Hes not going to bum you.
@@Miag_vip you sound like an uneducated chav
@@Miag_vip ..
@@nasnas3478 A chav that understands punctuation.
Every lesson from darkside developments it's a milestone in technic and a lesson to learn, thanks and greetings from Italy. Ps I'm even more proud now of my BKD
It’s a joy to listen to someone that knows his trade. Great video keep up the good work.
What h
UA-cam is petrol head heaven, just love this stuff.
jake Stevens diesel head
Great video a wealth of knowledge great and off the cough Ryan is a computer of knowledge that knows his stuff ,great session 👍👍👌👏
Great video and well explained. Stage 1 remap seems the best bang for buck 220bhp! 10k+ for 286bhp... Crazy
Could have just bought a R or a Gti, madness
@@scitec717yeah but you getting 50mpg?
Very good info and explanation, and I never knew you were down the road..cheers
This engine is also in the A4 B8 late model facelift (190HP CNHA) and due to it being longitudinal mounted with the DPF crap on the left side and not the back of the engine, EGTs are much more managable, probably due to airflow. I am running 220Hp stable with temps up to 850°C
Nice vid guys. Keep up the good work👍
great to listen to an expert on the product.
.... I feel like a dog watching someone putting up a shelf.
You guys never disappoint
That Power from a EA288 is insane. Very nice😁
This cylinder head design is....crazy. i m speachless
LFX v6 in my 5th gen camaro sounds a lot like this. 3.6l, exhaust manifolds build in to the heads direct injection, want performance cams 700-1200$ each for 4 of them hardly a notice able difference from people who have them made in AU, the exhaust dump pipes only 1 each side of the head and there a weird oval/square shape so cant run a full 3 inch, x pipe is your only gain all performance is internally built in to the motor from factory, and supercharger kits that run well in to 8-15 grand un less i want to dump serious cash in to a v6 camaro all i can do is body kits suspension and lights oh and if you dont run a catch can your engine will get carbon build up on the intake valve that grenades the motor after the motor starts to burn a quart of oil every 1000miles. its one of those so much potential but the engineer was told half way that its going to make up mostly rental car sales. im part of the 10% of sales that said ooohhhhh it comes in manual. should of got the TDI jetta SportWagon it was sitting next to some of the stuff i look up worries me a lot about my cars future of just driving for the 3.6 there just so bad.
Nice video,thorough explanation. 286bhp from 2.0tdi on the street should be very rapid,good work .
I know someone with a Passat b6 2.0tdi wagon that has 300hp.
Great video, hopefully have my Passat bitdi to you soon, see what you can get out of it.
Would be nice to see, the Arosa might get one of those block and heads
Did i hear transient response? very nice! Know your stuff!
you did! Thanks
Amazing review, good to see the old school VW engines are still the way to go in terms of power/tuning
Newer is not always better!
@@DarksideDevelopments what year is the stop of point of the good ones?
@@MoroccanAnwar i'd Say up to the mk6 golf, it stops there
I know my 2013 jetta has the explosive fuel pump and I live in the usa. I added a cat 1r 7050 2 micron fuel filter and use a cetane and lubricity enhancer every fillup. I hope my pump lasts! 110k miles so far.
brilliant video buddy. I'm from SouthAftica and have a brand new GTd 7.5. was thinking about modding it and after this video , if rather trade it in and wait for the Golf 8 GTi. thanks for the brilliant video tho.
Deon Rupnarain the supposed spy shots of the 8 are horrendous. Stick with a 7.5 gti
@@laughalization one eye on an edition 40 ;)
Andrew Lawson so I saw a standard 8 1.5 evo on uk roads and honestly it’s not that bad. I’m anticipating the Gti and R recon the latter will be promising
The Brian Cox of cars..✌🏻
Great informative video 👍
this is so informative, shows the limits of diesel tunning on modern 2.0TDI's
Thanks!
Ur a genuine guy and if u ever employ someone else give me a shout I'd like the opportunity to work with genuine people..much love!!!!!
Got a mk7 gtd will the DSG gearbox hold up okay after a remap and could you guys remap the car, only in Leeds so not far
Skill level- unreal !
You can't beat German Metal..no way!!....I've heard of Darkside Developments..and based on several testimonies online and in several top German Metal mags..these guys are amazing at all things VW/Audi/SEAT etc....This is the first place that popped into my mind when thinking of tuning: GTD/CDTI/GT 170/FR etc....DPF removal and EGR sorting is a must before upgrades & tuning....
Any links to the mags?
@@ryanp6138 Hi buddy..yes..Performance-VW/Golf+Mag/VW Driver etc sell them online..old editions and new ones via amazon/eBay etc....
@@Spike0000 I will try and find them :)
@@DarksideDevelopments They used to be sold in news agents/super stores/WH Smith etc. I think the only one that hasn't fully gone out of business is Performance VW Magazine. I've not bought an edition for about 2 yrs..I've got quite a few old ones at home. Thats where I first heard about Darkside Developments. If I ever get the performance diesel car I'm after..you're my first port of call for a DPF/EGR deletion....:)....
Interesting head design for sure.
After watching this it really makes me glad I got a MkVI with a CJAA if I've understood right.
superb video! will be in touch.
Love all the details in your videos. Banks power in the US is the only other another channel for great tuning detail. Can I ask have you guys ever tuned the Jaguar 2.0L ingenium engine. Not a VAG I know but wondering as I’d like to get mine done.
Thanks, Not done one I'm afraid!
Great video! Just interested if 2.0 TDI CRBC could make similar gains like this? Ofc with larger turbo etc
Yes the same really
I was so engrossed in this video, I had to go make a second cuppa!!! I was in touch with you lads before about possible mods for my A6 3.0TDi, but looking at the figures, it just wouldn't make sense. Absolutely not doubting the cost justifies the work - but my car is ancient now with over 200k miles on it, I'd be off my head to spend more than the value of the car to get it done!! Haha!! But you lads have definitely got me thinking of FINALLY changing to something newer...... I just wish I knew about you 10 years ago when I bought this! Oooh, how much power could I get from a BiTdi I wonder......... they're down around the £15k mark now....... damn...... I ain't getting any work done today now thinking about this!! Haha!! Top work lads, keep it up!
They make a realistic 380hp before EGT is a problem, they drive so nice though.
@@DarksideDevelopments But I've a funny feeling, you lads have a solution for that too! 😆
Well done, wish yall had a shope here in America. Quick question as well, if I switch from the cp4 to the cp3 will it have any effect on fuel efficiency? Thanks keep up the good work!
It will, but not by enough that you would notice!
@ryanP If the egt is the limit (I presume you measure this before the turbine wheel ) have you considered bigger nozzles ? I know the cp3 will deliver the pressure however more pressure is more resistance to flow ... Perhaps bigger nozzles and less duration would improve the torque mid range and the flow on higher rpm reduce the boost slightly to wash the cylinders and cool them down ? 16:1 ? I remember when I turned my Audi 2.0 PD the bigger nozzles made huge difference .. took me forever to write the SOI maps and durations but when I got there you could really feel the difference and yes it was a 2262vklr pushing everything ...
With this being said I can't believe you can't fix my vklr and I have to do it myself ...
Always measure pre turbo. Bigger injectors are on the mod list but not quite required yet while rail pressure is dropping. If we can't get quality parts we can't repair a turbo! I hate the GTBxxxxVKLR hybrids.
@@ryanp6138 just got myself a vklr chra ordered from Germany for 300 and I'll have to modify the lever again add a stop screw etc. etc. However I don't get to have free time for this anymore due to work.
I'm just thinking that higher durations will add to bigger EGT's so perhaps bigger nozzles will alow you to reduce durations and inject the same or more mm3 in less time keeping the fuel cooler hence reducing egt ? Not sure though how much of a difference would be ...
Sometimes as you said adding a 2260 and little mods for a reliable 250 will be better than pouring loads of money for an extra 50 bhp ..
This was the case with all 1.9 2.0 engines if I remember well no matter what platform .
Hello can you please advise on that could be the reason for high oil consumtion on the same engine but in leon? I drive it up to 4k revs sometimes but the consumtion can be as much as 1l per 600miles. This seems a lot. I had a shorter top ups of oil too.
Sounds like a worn engine, we suggest a compression test.
Hi Darkside! I know these engines have variable valve timing on the intake cam. Is this used by yourselves in anyway to gain power? I know as standard it only seems to operate under light loads or at idle when engine is warm presumably for emissions on the CUNA engine as the 150bhp variants don’t appear to have it. Great work with the videos!
Its basically used like the swirl flaps so no use at all full throttle!
Cant wait to bring my a5 to you to work your magic 🤯
Great work guys can I ask what do you think I would need to get my golf mk7 gtd to about 260 Bhp atm it's at stage 1 220bhp and 480nm was looking at a price range ect thanks for you time keep up the work
Hi
Drop us an email and we will send a full list :-)
Thanks
@@DarksideDevelopments can you push more power out of my stage 1 ECU and gearbox tuned 240 BHP mark 7.5 golf gtd ?
I have a mapped GTD with a panel filter. It's similar to a Focus ST focus 225bhp - is say the Golf has the edge low down too.. Just a rough idea for anyone interested
Did you have to upgrade your clutch/flywheel?
Great video Darkside...at the end of the video you mentioned that around 250HP head studs are not the problem...when do they become risky for head lift? ...is GTB2260VK big enough to lift it?
its all in the tuning, any turbo can lift a head. This has 12.9 bolts and is fine at 286hp.
I have a 2015 Golf GTD with coilover suspension on 19” wheels. I’ve no engine modifications so what kinda cash 💰 would I be looking at for all the extras on this motor?
Drop us an email - sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk and we can send across some details
This man is a wizard
Can't wait for part 2
Tonight!
Really appreciate what you have shared here. Makes me much happier I bought a Mk6!
Mk7 owners will be in deep regret, the cars themselves are much nicer though! Haha
@@ryanp6138 Mk6 engine swap into Mk7 chassis
I would never use so much money changing the parts so I will happily enjoy my mk7 gtd and maybe remap it, but each to their own 😎
Great video as I'm looking at a gtd, would you recommend the Mk5 over this for ease of modding?
It depends what you are after, these are good up to 250bhp and a nicer car but if you want more than this the MK5/MK6 is the better platform.
@@DarksideDevelopments thank you for the reply.
Great build, big respect for it. Have the same car and thought about similar mods but now after watching this build i think i’ll stay just with an remap. Dont think its worth that amount of work... but my question is would not be easier to swap the 240hp unit? You can get easy 300hp with just stage 1... and there is still room for next mods. What do you guys think? 😉
The CUAA is rare and expensive even used. That's what we would do if we had to have a Mk7 based project. Or just buy a Mk6 with the better engine, 450hp on diesel only in the Arosa and 320hp in track spec in the Citigo, both pretty much smoke free, can't get better than that!
Hello, with the Mk6 2.0 tdi is there a big difference in potential between the stock 138bhp and the stock 168bhp. Thinking of buying one as a everyday car and will get you guys to remap so wanted to understand the main differences and limitations. Any help gratefully received.
The turbo is the main difference, swap that and you can realise similar power when tuned,
hi,what about the performance cluch kit for vw mk7 gtd please? what cluch kit recomended for my gtd 500 torgue please? thank you ,
best regrds
This clutch was fitted
www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/sachs-2-0-tdi-6-speed-02q-dual-mass-flywheel-with-sachs-sre-performance-clutch-kit-for-ppd170-cr170.html
Thanks
I’ve got the standard MK7 Golf 2.0TDI 140hp, most tunes I see offer up to 185hp. Is the 250hp figure achievable the same way as the GTD? Bigger turbo and new tune? Or does the 140hp tdi lack something that the GTD engine has?
150hp? Needs injectors too!
What would be the total cost of parts and labour for safely running the 250bhp figure with upgrading to the 2260 turbo from stock? Manual gearbox, not DSG. Also my car is a Seat Leon FR, same 184 TDi engine, don’t know if that makes any difference or not? 👌🏼
Email for a full quote but about 5k
Wish we had shops like you guys here stateside to help us US boys with our dieselgate crippled diesels. Need ideas for what to do to my 15 once my warranty is up.
Please send us an email with the vehicle details and we can price up some options for you - sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk
Definitely new exhaust to delete the DPF and EGR and computer tune.
Malone Tuning.
Watching the video one question springs to mind, you've said that the earlier engines are more capable, are you referring to mk6 platform 170bhp common rail engines? Or are there substantial differences in the mk7 platform depending on year of manufacture?
Yes Mk6 to Mk7, totally different!
@@ryanp6138 thank you, that explains a lot, what is the labour cost for fitting of a dpf delete dp at darkside?
@@Tomekpsp Drop us an email - sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk
Thanks
Not seen any issues with K&N filters and maf sensors. It seems to be an issue when people clean them and re-oil them but put way too much oil on them.
We have seen so many inc damage to comp wheels we have lost count so will disagree with you there
I was under the impression that the EGR loop was a low pressure one. The self study on the EA288 engine says this. So exhaust gases after the DPF are taken so that the intake and EGR valve doesn't have that soot build up. What did the head/intake look like at 100,000 Kms? Thanks.
Yes it was corrected in the video. Older engines are dirtier than this but the IC needed ultrasonic cleaning
@@ryanp6138 Thanks Ryan, I thought I was going mad. Is there any feedback on why the latest revision was an emission corrected map? When I went to the VW website where you can put your reg number in to see if your car is part of the emissions recall, it said mine isn't affected, and mine's a 2014 Mk7 GTD. Pretty sure mine is a CUNA engine? Could be wrong. Strange but anything can happen I suppose with VW!
I want to thank you for being so open in this video. Many tuners are very secretive about what they do and it's very refreshing to see a no nonsense approach and this will surely benefit a lot of your customers and those who drive these cars and are thinking about going down this path of modifying! Thanks!
@@TVD1984 it was the older Ea189 engine with the emissions problem that likely would never be a true 'pass'.
We like to be 100% truthful to all customers and only sell products with a real use case that have the desired gains. We enjoyed this project and making the videos, we will do more in the future too! We have so many projects and builds it's hard to prioritise!
Great, you are the best for the TDI's, what the max Turbo pressure for 280HP ?
2.4bar
170, 177 hp n the old emission thief software! I’ve got an Audi CBBB 170 hp engine, does it have the camshaft module or something, that could be modified reasonably?
Those don't have a camshaft module so we have race camshafts for that engine - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/performance-race-camshaft-kit-for-1-6-2-0-tdi-common-rail-engine.html
I have a 2014 gtd. Would you recommend a Hydroflow clean?
Nope, never seen any positive results
sweet video, informative. Do the same video on a pd engined car if you get the chance!
Yeah we always do things backwards! PD tuning video coming up in a few weeks!
Will the stock oval port type heads support this type of hp without porting/valves? If you add the turbo/CP3?
Around 270s usually!
Thanks! One more question mate, do i need a different type of manifold for a gtd2260 (vband type) on a 2.0 CJAA, or will it bolt right up?
Hi darkside, what's the most power and torque you've seen out of the 150ps diesel engine on a stage 1? Cheers
Safely you should expect to see around 190bhp & 320ft/lbs (on our dyno anyway)
So with no DPF and Cat out how do you get it through MOT? Really would like this conversion, got one of these, but the MOT issue is very concerning, please would you comment? Many thanks.
You would have to ask your MOT man!
Can installing low pressure egr valve delete from you change sound of the exhaust on this engine? Dpf already removed, egr only in software.
I doubt it, if you have hollow DPF changing to straight pipe makes a difference
@@DarksideDevelopments I asked it because, if I run on vcds adaptation of low pressure egr valve car changes sound during that to much louder even on idle. But returns to old sound when it finishes. Do you know something more about it or how to do to sound like that permanently? Maybe from installing low pressure egr valve delete?
@@SniperGHOST03 This could potentially be 2 things. This adaptation may be opening the turbo vanes during the process which would make the car louder in tick over. You can check if the actuator moved when you do this. The other may just be the EGR opening making it sound louder.
I have a 2011 Passat cr170, has this got the bigger standard turbo than earlier cars and oval ports in the head? Thanks 🙏
2011 is most likely a round port CBBB Engine
Thank you!
The turbo and the exhaust manifold is compatible to golf 7 1.6tdi? And the injectors?
Turbo and manifold will be, Injectors depend on Management, these are Bosch
I've got some Question.
The upgrade Chargepipe for the MK7 GTD, in my opinion you need a custom remap for this, right?
My CUPA has stage 1.
The oilcooler from you shop for MK7 GTD, is there a thermostat included?
I'm form Germany, when i want to buy some parts from your shop, how i can pay euro?
Hi, please email us sales@darksidedeveloments.co.uk
As you were explaining the cylinder head design and the operation of the cam shafts I was saying out loud: nooooooooo! lmfao
my dream of making one of these common rails make ridiculous levels of power ain't gonna happen lol I would literally have to do some Steve Morris level shit and make my own billet head with traditional intake geometry and cam timing/ phasing (like a K series). At that point might as well go billet block but then the whole engine isn't even the same damn design lol you're making a whole new design at that point.
Idk I just have a fascination with making a small, light weight turbo 4 diesel that can make K20/ K24 levels of HP but V8 levels or more of torque... Solves all of the torque issues of a turbo 4 but with the packaging benefits and the hp as well.
There are better CR Engines, search CUAA on our Channel!
Hello dark side. I have a question. What’s your opinion on diesel fuel? Like should I avoid supermarket fuel and just use like shell diesel or should I use vpower diesel? I know the v power diesel had cleaning agents in but is it worth using it? Basically what do you recommend using and what do you use in your diesel car?
We just use whatever is available! no power is gained even with 'racing' fuels
I felt my diesel car more sluggish using ASDA fuel compared to Shell. I must be imagining it lol.
Darkside Developments yeh sure But im sure when I use v power diesel it seems smoother not as lumpy. I like the idea of the cleaning additives aswell and also I’ve herd lots of stories of water in Tesco diesel recently and apparently supermarket diesel is dirty stuff aswell ! Just thought I ask you as you seem very knowledgeable
@@realmusicreallife Placebo!
Water in diesel has happened in most stations according to the customers cars we fix!
Very nice comparison with the different dyno sheets. How much HP gain do you normally expect with a remapped car with a stock turbo and a DPF delete, over a stock remapped car with the DPF intact?
The gains are very similar
We did some back to back testing on DPFs which can be seen on our blog here - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/Blog/dpf-testing-present-cleaned-and-removed/
@@DarksideDevelopments Thanks for the link to your detailed blog post about power figures and EGT's with a DPF equipped. I didn't expect the EGT's to be just 5 degrees lower (expected much lower EGT's without DPF). I had a bit of turbo damage (the VTG was stuck in a fixed position) on a (tuned) car I previously owned, mostly because of a blocked DPF. I am now getting a downpipe (without a cat and DPF) for my new car in the hope I don't damage the turbo again, but with this small difference in EGT's it doesn't matter that much?
@@stoeptegel50 bear in mind that was a 1.6 engine at a fairly low output, as the DPF blocks the problem will get worse and as power increases it will.
looking at buying a new car not sure if to go for a 2.0 or 3.0 its between the audi and the vw probably a 2014 onwards car any opinions on the best engine and gearbox combo i was wanting an auto also
a4 avant a6 avant or a passat or golf just cant decide
I would say the A4 or A6 3.0 TDI would be the better cars, with just a tune you'll be at around 300bhp and they're not slow at that.
@@DarksideDevelopments thanks for that is it worth spending more and grabing the biturbo + the tiptronic
is the stronic worse than tiptronic or will it be fine with regular service
trying to figure witch is the one to go for also dose any have the worse fuel pump again tham you i apreciate the information
I notice this car has no oil cooler and it’s running big power /torque ? I recently tracked my GTD at Blyton and oil temps after 5-6 laps .. 1 warm up one cool lap I hit 136 deg on dash on my flying laps .. I have booked on again do you advise your front mount kit I’m only custom remapped and it wasn’t even a hot day. Do these cars get really hot or am I too used to petrol cars on track I am an experienced race / track sprint driver and I was pushing hard but that’s too hot surely Oil deteriorates around 120deg I am using millers EE performance 5w 30 any help advice appreciated.
Obviously the car is not standard chassis wise I also worry about needing a baffled sump as I’m on AR1 s ?
Mk7 GTD engines are not suited to the track. An oil cooler might help a bit but you need to take out 20hp to get it reliable. 120c is OK. I'd monitor oil pressure to be sure as the oil pumps are crap in those too.
@@DarksideDevelopments thanks for the quick reply ochhh very honest 😂 I was surprised by how hot it got so quick to be honest.
I am running a very safe tune more for drivability than pub figures.
I agree this engine is designed for two things economy and emissions only but it’s nice to be an underdog on track in a derv. I love the hot hatch battles against the usual cars people track I’ve had real fun with a properly setup mqb chassis with all the assists turned off on OBD eleven and a nice big rear arb it’s like a 205 Gti just oil temps worry me it’s a shame
Hi there - had my gtd mk6 mapped recent - 2 questions - mine is from Oct 2012 so will
My ecu be mk7 ? Also I have been recommended to remove my dpf altogether ? What you reckon ? Not after smoke or anything just many short journeys like yourself
Drop us an email to sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk with your vin and we can check what ecu is on and offer any other advice needed
Nice video very informative as always, I have the seat Leon fr tdi dsg 2016 same engine with 20,000 miles ,going on a 250bhp 2260 turbo bolt on ,map and metering valve ,what would the price be and time you would need car for thanks?after tune bhp and nm figures please. Do u recommend a dsg remap for clamping force ect aswell or is stock fine thanks ,great job guys
DSG tune is a must IMO on this engine. Drop us an email to sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk. Thanks
So after the engine build, did you guys use oem pistons, rods and crank?
Yes
do you guys have cutom headers and a bigger turbo for a 2013 golf 2.0L tdi
Yes drop is an email with the VIN and we will advise on options
Amazing information,I liked the mk7 gtd, but now I wouldn’t want one,if you had problems just running it standard you are looking at taking the engine out depending on what the problem is,fRtK that shit
Ryan are these cars worth doing a DPF delete on a stage one custom tune ?
If its all working OK just leave it :)
Whats up with that fuel filter set up? I'm looking for something similar for my MK6 TDI. From North America if that matters.
This is just the standard set up, we're working on an upgrade though
Have you cleaned anything? In particular the compressor inlet seems way too clean for over 100k miles.
Nothing cleaned
I've just bought a gtd mk7 and looking to have a stage 2 remap and dpf delete at your shop, just wondering how these mods would affect turbo/engine in terms of longevity? I had an mk6 that had a clogged dpf and my turbo ended up going, replaced turbo and it only lasted a year, could a stage 2 remap have caused that? Thanks
If everything is within it's safe limits, there is no reason it would affect longevity. We find a lot of turbo failures lead to further failures as people don't fix the underlying cause.
@@DarksideDevelopments thanks for the reply, how much is a stage 1 remap on a GTD 2.0 65 plate? And a stage 2 remap with dpf delete? Thanks
@@steventodd4436 Please drop us an email with the full reg and we can give you a quote - sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk
Fantastic vid!
Engine codes in this group at a nightmare, im after an octavia vrs from what i gather watching this the 2011ish CR170 is a better engine than the 184hp newer cars?
Not after mad power but it be nice to have the scope, the rod bearings scare me a little after watching this too!
In short, yes. The oval port CR170's have a bit more scope than the 184's. Drop us an email to sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk for more info on them 🙂
@@DarksideDevelopments what about the the 150bhp? Are they better than the 184 and more tunable
same crap in those!
@@DarksideDevelopments I've got the slightly older cr engines cbab to be exact. Are the newer ones more reliable and complicated to fix
You mentioned comparisons to the "old engine" several times. By old engine do you mean the EA189? Is the EA189 better than the EA288 from a performance standpoint?
Yes the EA189 is the one to have for many reasons, the Arosa has that engine and will remain to have until something better is produced!
Darkside Developments you need a 1.9 asz 😉🤪
@@DarksideDevelopments which golf has the EA189?
@@recon_ron7746 Mk6
Thanks
@@DarksideDevelopments cool, glad I picked up a mk6 😁, too bad I live in the states and diesel modifying is no where near as big as it is in Europe...
I'm guessing the Mk7.5 is exactly the same and is it just worth getting a Stage 1 tune, as if I want more power I'll have to spend a fair amount?
Yes same engine!
QUESTION! Do we have different injectors in the U.S spec CRUA? I’ve been told the injector flow is what’s stopping me from making any more than 210-215hp not the CP4.
The CP4s will normally max at around 250bhp with a metering valve upgrade, I believe yours could have the smaller injectors that will max at around 200bhp but drop us an email with the VIN and we can check
@@DarksideDevelopments I have confirmed I do have the smaller injectors. I think it would be smart to just find some from the GTD second hand. Thanks!
Can you confirm if the part number for the Mk7 GTD injectors is 04L130277AE. ?
Drop us an email to sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk
Will it make a problem when you tune it up. Transmission problems?
The clutch was upgraded to handle the power.
Thank man.. you are a total Pro.. I have your downpipe on my C6 Audi ASB.. From Pro Car Shop.. insane Sound..
Please develop a set of intercoolers for the ASB.. Contact me
I have the CRLB 150hp engine today. Do you know what I will need to change to get the same things like the CUNA engine in the GTD. I know the Turbo is different. Anything else?
Yes, email us via sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk
We have everything you need to make 210+ BHP like a CUNA
@@DarksideDevelopments Is turbo enough, or also injector are needed for 210hp? What is the max power with GTD1449VZ turbo on 2.0tDI CR150 engine, with original injectors?
Is this engine the same as the cnha190? (audi a5) Going for the 2260 for that was going to go cp3 aswell but not going to bother with the head issues, was told they are simillar?
yes its basically the same!
@@DarksideDevelopments thanks, do you know if the metering valve is straight or 90° on the cnha 190 a5 Going to order today 👍🏼
best to email for quick response :)
I've got a golf Mk7 but a 1.6 TDI, i've just gotten it to 180whp using the GTD1449vz, is there anything else i can do to try and squeeze 200 out of it? Still has the DPF fitted
Try without the DPF but I can't imagine you can get more than that.
@@ryanp6138 see thats what i'm thinking tbh MOT is always a worry with a DPF delete, i know you can do injectors and fuel pump but the amount you'd spend isn't worth it
Great video thanks, just bought the Mrs a low mileage 2015 GTD and was wondering what the options were for an upgrade.
Probably just leave it alone as it is quite fast as standard.
Might buy a cheap pd 130 and send it you up.
Tune and leave alone
I would love a gtd but can not stretch to a mk7 would like a mk6 but if not a gtd then a 140 gt mk6 is this a better engine to tune also would love the dsg can this also be tuned a have launch control?cheers for any help
Mk6 is better, we can do LC given enough time
@@DarksideDevelopments Cheers for the reply guys love how detailed your channel is also love the test drives.Yeah I'm thinking Golf Mk6 gt 140 now or going back to Fabia vrs watched all your videos on the Fabias if I can ask what would be your choice?I loved my old Fabia was like a gokart but pulled so hard or much newer Golf Mk6 more classy but way less sporty looking
I'm 40+ plus but can't grow up still love hooning around🤣👌Cheers for any advice
Hi, is it bit hard to drive i mean controlling the car while accelerating it, due to huge amount of HP and especially torque, because of fwd. I like it and good job here mate.
It's not bad at all, everything is nice and tight so it's very sedate. A LSD would help.
Hello and congratulations for the car .. I have been the owner of this model since Jan. 2014, and I thought of improving the set-up by adapting \ mounting the AIR SHOCKS. Could you tell me which types can be mounted? I am willing to accept all your advice, Hello. I only speak ITALIAN, unfortunately!
email us and we can help :)
@@DarksideDevelopments What is the e-mail address?
@@massimogiuliani6637 sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk
@@DarksideDevelopmentsSorry. I wrote! The answer was: "We do not deal with the subject of AIR SUSPENTIONS"....
I have 2.0TDI CR150 engine (late 2018). Is turbo enough, or also injector are needed for 210hp? What is the max power with GTD1449VZ turbo on 2.0tDI CR150 engine, with original injectors?
you might get there without injectors but things get hot!
@@DarksideDevelopments understand. But what is the max recomanded performance of stock injectors, that there will be no any future problems with them or. engine?
Please email sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk with your reg.
CR150s and lower require our Stage 1 Injectors above 220bhp
How much did it cost to do this?
I have a mk6 GTD and I only live an hour and a half away, would be nice to give it a bit more kick.
Please send us an email with your reg and power goal and we can price up some options for you - sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk
I wonder how hot standard Gtd turbo can run? On full throttle at high speed before it melts
1000c sustained should do it
What year cars did the "earlier engine" you keep referring to come in?
it varies from 2010 in Seat's from 2012 in VW/Audi to around 2013/14. If in doubt email us the reg and we will check for you!
Just curious is there much difference between the mk7 2.0 tdi (150) and the GTD engines, is the non GTD tdi just as tuneable ?
Yes it's the same block and head really
@@ryanp6138 would you say the older 140/170 are better for reliability and tuning?
Rod bearing wear? Is this common? Is the gtd engine same as the US spec mk7 tdi engine?
I doubt it's common but this car had a terrible tune. Engines are similar
With EGT’s being the limiting factor- have you gone down the road of water injection?
I know that water injection will lower EGT’s on larger diesels- I don’t see why it wouldn’t for this application, though I’m not sure how much it would drop the temps and if it would have a decent ROI.
Yes this car actually came back in at a later date for water injection. It helped EGT's and saw a little more power from it.
@@DarksideDevelopments
Any chance you can share a video on the benefits?? 😎👍🏼
It's something we will be looking at doing in the future
Slightly off subject but what wheels are they and what size ect, I'm only going for a mild stage 1 re map
18" Japan Racing JR-11 Wheels
@@DarksideDevelopments 👍 thanks for the reply and info