genericMK
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I'm researching power upgrades for the engine. My goal is to get to 140hp+ range. My initial idea was to get the PowerPlus 520 injectors, which would raise the power to 110hp (per KermaTDI site) and later chip it. However, the comment on Kerma's site that no smoke on stock ECU makes me wonder about the smoke once I chip the PP520s.
I then thought maybe the Sprint 520s would be a better choice before ECU tune? But then, the PP520 are said to have a better injection stream for a more complete fuel burn, which would be less smoke, right? Or is it that if I am wanting to get into the 140+hp range I have to accept some smoke?
I depend on the vast experience of the people on this site to help answer the question.
It may be important to add that the motor is the ALH off of a 2002 Golf GL TDI with the 5sp manual tranny. Currently 70k miles.
Also, what other areas of the motor should I give my attention to? I replaced the fuel filter and flushed the fuel lines (this was a by-product of my pop putting standard gas in). Should I give the air intake a good clean? Should I give some attention to the exhaust?
Thanks in advance.
_MK
I then thought maybe the Sprint 520s would be a better choice before ECU tune? But then, the PP520 are said to have a better injection stream for a more complete fuel burn, which would be less smoke, right? Or is it that if I am wanting to get into the 140+hp range I have to accept some smoke?
I depend on the vast experience of the people on this site to help answer the question.
It may be important to add that the motor is the ALH off of a 2002 Golf GL TDI with the 5sp manual tranny. Currently 70k miles.
Also, what other areas of the motor should I give my attention to? I replaced the fuel filter and flushed the fuel lines (this was a by-product of my pop putting standard gas in). Should I give the air intake a good clean? Should I give some attention to the exhaust?
Thanks in advance.
_MK