Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
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Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
After coming across many overseas reviews online on the is38 upgrade. I think it would be a great idea to share our own, seeing as our fuel quality isn't so good here etc. What do you love/hate about it, pros and cons. This topic may even sway decisions into or out of doing the upgrade. The floor is yours
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2008 Mazda 2 (the green goblin) - Ex
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2005 Polo 1.9TDi 74kw - Ex
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2014 Golf VII GTI
Viper Performance turboback, VWR R600 cold air intake
179kw 398nm
2008 Mazda 2 (the green goblin) - Ex
2008 Polo 1.9TDi Highline 96kw - Ex
Seat Sport FMIC, PD 160 Intake, K&N Filter, 63mm Freeflow exhaust, Mufflerectomy, Decat, 63mm Downpipe, EGR Delete, CPI Stage 2, Launch control, Full house exterior xenons
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
As far as i have seen IS38 is the best thing since K04. Pump fuel the Revo Stage 3 guys are way over 300whp. I can't see any negatives except for the replacement of front tyres more regularlyAshTDi wrote:After coming across many overseas reviews online on the is38 upgrade. I think it would be a great idea to share our own, seeing as our fuel quality isn't so good here etc. What do you love/hate about it, pros and cons. This topic may even sway decisions into or out of doing the upgrade. The floor is yours
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
Ruan's IS38 on Revo 3 is a beast, There is no question it is well worth it
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
Is38 is the new k04, epic conversion. Only downfall is it requires a flash, no pnp supports it at the moment. I know with the g6 it was the same but the whole td1 thing makes me nervous.
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
Holds off a c63s AMG rolling too!dazza wrote:Ruan's IS38 on Revo 3 is a beast, There is no question it is well worth it
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
EvidenceVeeDubbed wrote:Holds off a c63s AMG rolling too!dazza wrote:Ruan's IS38 on Revo 3 is a beast, There is no question it is well worth it
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
Another option is to go hybrid IS20 like I have
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
Curious to know what power you're making with the hybrid IS20 bud
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2014 Golf VII GTI
Viper Performance turboback, VWR R600 cold air intake
179kw 398nm
2008 Mazda 2 (the green goblin) - Ex
2008 Polo 1.9TDi Highline 96kw - Ex
Seat Sport FMIC, PD 160 Intake, K&N Filter, 63mm Freeflow exhaust, Mufflerectomy, Decat, 63mm Downpipe, EGR Delete, CPI Stage 2, Launch control, Full house exterior xenons
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
Will let you know, going to dyno tomorrowAshTDi wrote:Curious to know what power you're making with the hybrid IS20 bud
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
https://www.youtube.com/embed/7QBcB260ITIJ-10-M wrote:EvidenceVeeDubbed wrote:Holds off a c63s AMG rolling too!dazza wrote:Ruan's IS38 on Revo 3 is a beast, There is no question it is well worth it
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
comparing the is38 to the ko4, is it bigger? What boost can it handle?
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
Very impressive! What kind of airflow do they get in grams/sec?
Do they suffer from similar turbo failures that the stock G7 GTi turbo does?
Do they suffer from similar turbo failures that the stock G7 GTi turbo does?
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
REVO's Stage 3 Mk7 GTI ran a 12.1 yesterday at DW2016.
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
IS38 (G7R & S3) and IS20 (G7) both suffer from turbo failures, more so the earlier revisionsSmok3X wrote:Very impressive! What kind of airflow do they get in grams/sec?
Do they suffer from similar turbo failures that the stock G7 GTi turbo does?
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
My review after 2 weeks...car is a beast! An upgrade thats worthwhile!
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Viper Performance turboback, VWR R600 cold air intake
179kw 398nm
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2008 Polo 1.9TDi Highline 96kw - Ex
Seat Sport FMIC, PD 160 Intake, K&N Filter, 63mm Freeflow exhaust, Mufflerectomy, Decat, 63mm Downpipe, EGR Delete, CPI Stage 2, Launch control, Full house exterior xenons
2005 Polo 1.9TDi 74kw - Ex
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2014 Golf VII GTI
Viper Performance turboback, VWR R600 cold air intake
179kw 398nm
2008 Mazda 2 (the green goblin) - Ex
2008 Polo 1.9TDi Highline 96kw - Ex
Seat Sport FMIC, PD 160 Intake, K&N Filter, 63mm Freeflow exhaust, Mufflerectomy, Decat, 63mm Downpipe, EGR Delete, CPI Stage 2, Launch control, Full house exterior xenons
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
Lol! Don't think so
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2014 Golf VII GTI
Viper Performance turboback, VWR R600 cold air intake
179kw 398nm
2008 Mazda 2 (the green goblin) - Ex
2008 Polo 1.9TDi Highline 96kw - Ex
Seat Sport FMIC, PD 160 Intake, K&N Filter, 63mm Freeflow exhaust, Mufflerectomy, Decat, 63mm Downpipe, EGR Delete, CPI Stage 2, Launch control, Full house exterior xenons
2005 Polo 1.9TDi 74kw - Ex
Stage 1 , Decat - VTec Auto
2014 Golf VII GTI
Viper Performance turboback, VWR R600 cold air intake
179kw 398nm
2008 Mazda 2 (the green goblin) - Ex
2008 Polo 1.9TDi Highline 96kw - Ex
Seat Sport FMIC, PD 160 Intake, K&N Filter, 63mm Freeflow exhaust, Mufflerectomy, Decat, 63mm Downpipe, EGR Delete, CPI Stage 2, Launch control, Full house exterior xenons
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
thanksAshTDi wrote:Lol! Don't think so
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
But I could be wrong...maybe someone else here would know?
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2014 Golf VII GTI
Viper Performance turboback, VWR R600 cold air intake
179kw 398nm
2008 Mazda 2 (the green goblin) - Ex
2008 Polo 1.9TDi Highline 96kw - Ex
Seat Sport FMIC, PD 160 Intake, K&N Filter, 63mm Freeflow exhaust, Mufflerectomy, Decat, 63mm Downpipe, EGR Delete, CPI Stage 2, Launch control, Full house exterior xenons
2005 Polo 1.9TDi 74kw - Ex
Stage 1 , Decat - VTec Auto
2014 Golf VII GTI
Viper Performance turboback, VWR R600 cold air intake
179kw 398nm
2008 Mazda 2 (the green goblin) - Ex
2008 Polo 1.9TDi Highline 96kw - Ex
Seat Sport FMIC, PD 160 Intake, K&N Filter, 63mm Freeflow exhaust, Mufflerectomy, Decat, 63mm Downpipe, EGR Delete, CPI Stage 2, Launch control, Full house exterior xenons
2005 Polo 1.9TDi 74kw - Ex
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
What sort of power are you making bud? Supporting mods? Do you have a flash or pnp?AshTDi wrote:My review after 2 weeks...car is a beast! An upgrade thats worthwhile!
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
I have: 76mm turbo back exhaust and VW R600 intake. Flashed. Making about 260wkw and 489wnm
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2014 Golf VII GTI
Viper Performance turboback, VWR R600 cold air intake
179kw 398nm
2008 Mazda 2 (the green goblin) - Ex
2008 Polo 1.9TDi Highline 96kw - Ex
Seat Sport FMIC, PD 160 Intake, K&N Filter, 63mm Freeflow exhaust, Mufflerectomy, Decat, 63mm Downpipe, EGR Delete, CPI Stage 2, Launch control, Full house exterior xenons
2005 Polo 1.9TDi 74kw - Ex
Stage 1 , Decat - VTec Auto
2014 Golf VII GTI
Viper Performance turboback, VWR R600 cold air intake
179kw 398nm
2008 Mazda 2 (the green goblin) - Ex
2008 Polo 1.9TDi Highline 96kw - Ex
Seat Sport FMIC, PD 160 Intake, K&N Filter, 63mm Freeflow exhaust, Mufflerectomy, Decat, 63mm Downpipe, EGR Delete, CPI Stage 2, Launch control, Full house exterior xenons
2005 Polo 1.9TDi 74kw - Ex
Stage 1 , Decat - VTec Auto
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
Damn, that is sick power. So no fueling or cooling mods? Meth?
Sorry for all the questions, currently have dp and intake and really considering doing the IS38 next instead of going full bolt ons.
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
95 pump file. Nothing else. Intercooler will go on soon
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2014 Golf VII GTI
Viper Performance turboback, VWR R600 cold air intake
179kw 398nm
2008 Mazda 2 (the green goblin) - Ex
2008 Polo 1.9TDi Highline 96kw - Ex
Seat Sport FMIC, PD 160 Intake, K&N Filter, 63mm Freeflow exhaust, Mufflerectomy, Decat, 63mm Downpipe, EGR Delete, CPI Stage 2, Launch control, Full house exterior xenons
2005 Polo 1.9TDi 74kw - Ex
Stage 1 , Decat - VTec Auto
2014 Golf VII GTI
Viper Performance turboback, VWR R600 cold air intake
179kw 398nm
2008 Mazda 2 (the green goblin) - Ex
2008 Polo 1.9TDi Highline 96kw - Ex
Seat Sport FMIC, PD 160 Intake, K&N Filter, 63mm Freeflow exhaust, Mufflerectomy, Decat, 63mm Downpipe, EGR Delete, CPI Stage 2, Launch control, Full house exterior xenons
2005 Polo 1.9TDi 74kw - Ex
Stage 1 , Decat - VTec Auto
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Re: Local reviews - MK7 GTI IS38 upgrade
That is epic. With cooling mods and meth/octane you will see even better figures.
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Golf 3 VR6 Turbo
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