1 lac to spend on a 1.8TPI..what would you do..? - Team-BHP

nanu28 · 13th May 2008, 18:34

Hi guys...
I have finally saved up some extra dough to do up my Skoda 1.8TPI. The only upgrade it has right, but not worth mentioning, is a K&N. I would like a little more power, if possible maybe reach close to 180-200bhp by tuning and a new intake, if it fits in my budget but....

I have always liked the way the vRS looks and have wanted to add the alloys and the bumper and the spoiler asap, with new tyres.

If I get both I do over shoot my budget somewhat...
Can you guys suggest where would you put your money, If you were to do up the Skoda 1.8 Turbo Petrol with this budget...?
Can other Skoda modders please help me out here...I am totally confused with a shoe string budget..
Thanks a lot.
Nanu
PS. I am not looking for any ICE, somehow like the turbo/exhaust sound more...

Ricky_63 · 13th May 2008, 18:54

Just go for a Custom Code Remap from Pete's & you will straight away get into the 200 BHP league. Upgrade your tires to take care of the huge torque & BHP surge & you are home.

My experiance with the re-map was great though I have a 1.9 TDi. The re-map is even better on the 1.8 TPi. All this is well within your budget.

Refer to Shuvd's thread where he has gone into great detail with the project.

Hope that helps

Cheers

planet_rocker · 13th May 2008, 18:57

@ ricky63 -

@ nanu - go through this thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...a-1-8-tpi.html (Stage Two Mods on my Skoda 1.8 TPi)

shuvd has stage 2 mods in his 1.8tpi rider - stage one will give you 200BHP.

Phase/stage 1:

1)Generic Remap
2)Diverter Valve
3)Green Cotton Panel filter(Direct Replacement)

akshay1234 · 13th May 2008, 19:12

you should get the stage one remap and better tyres in your price range. also alloys may be possible.

shuvd · 13th May 2008, 19:17

Nanu, go for the Phase 1 upgrade from Pete's. You'll get around 200bhp (no, I DON'T have any dyno proof).
As Planet mentioned, it involves a remap, a diverter valve and a stock replacement filter. You'll have quite some money left over. Spend that on decent tires/body kit/PETROL!! You could get a CAI instead of the stock replacement.

P.S. Good tires are must!!

13th May 2008, 18:34	#1 (permalink)
nanu28 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 85	1 lac to spend on a 1.8TPI..what would you do..? Hi guys... I have finally saved up some extra dough to do up my Skoda 1.8TPI. The only upgrade it has right, but not worth mentioning, is a K&N. I would like a little more power, if possible maybe reach close to 180-200bhp by tuning and a new intake, if it fits in my budget but.... I have always liked the way the vRS looks and have wanted to add the alloys and the bumper and the spoiler asap, with new tyres. If I get both I do over shoot my budget somewhat... Can you guys suggest where would you put your money, If you were to do up the Skoda 1.8 Turbo Petrol with this budget...? Can other Skoda modders please help me out here...I am totally confused with a shoe string budget.. Thanks a lot. Nanu PS. I am not looking for any ICE, somehow like the turbo/exhaust sound more... __________________ Life Begins at 140!! eMail MH 12 CR 9370

13th May 2008, 18:54	#2 (permalink)
Ricky_63 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 946 View My Garage	Just go for a Custom Code Remap from Pete's & you will straight away get into the 200 BHP league. Upgrade your tires to take care of the huge torque & BHP surge & you are home. My experiance with the re-map was great though I have a 1.9 TDi. The re-map is even better on the 1.8 TPi. All this is well within your budget. Refer to Shuvd's thread where he has gone into great detail with the project. Hope that helps Cheers __________________ *Everybody is entitled...... to an opinion !!*

13th May 2008, 18:57	#3 (permalink)
planet_rocker BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 780 View My Garage	@ ricky63 - @ nanu - go through this thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...a-1-8-tpi.html (Stage Two Mods on my Skoda 1.8 TPi) shuvd has stage 2 mods in his 1.8tpi rider - stage one will give you 200BHP. Phase/stage 1: 1)Generic Remap 2)Diverter Valve 3)Green Cotton Panel filter(Direct Replacement) __________________ Planet, Sonja, ETC - "Elements of Life" Last edited by planet_rocker : 13th May 2008 at 19:01.

13th May 2008, 19:17	#5 (permalink)
shuvd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 798 View My Garage	Nanu, go for the Phase 1 upgrade from Pete's. You'll get around 200bhp (no, I DON'T have any dyno proof). As Planet mentioned, it involves a remap, a diverter valve and a stock replacement filter. You'll have quite some money left over. Spend that on decent tires/body kit/PETROL!! You could get a CAI instead of the stock replacement. P.S. Good tires are must!! __________________ I (still) feel the need...the NEED for SPEED Last edited by shuvd : 13th May 2008 at 19:19.

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13th May 2008, 19:12	#4 (permalink)
akshay1234 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,908 View My Garage	you should get the stage one remap and better tyres in your price range. also alloys may be possible.