OtherCarsnAlfa
Well-known member
Hi guys,
Completely new world for me here.
I very recently purchased a wildly modified 2002 2 door TDI Golf. It has coilovers, audi TT brakes, a freaking quaife front diff...someone spent a lot of money on this thing. I was told when it was built it was the fasted TDI Golf in the states.
As far as engine mods:
Larger turbo, european 150hp block, large front mount intercooler, injectors, software, automatic pump.
Here's where I need your guys' collective knowledge...
This car is basically undrivable the way it is. Max boost is about 30lbs but as soon as boost even registers on the dial it is leaving noticeable smoke behind, and once in significant boost it's a cloud so thick people are getting upset. The turbo was recently replaced I'm told, but I'm not going to rule that out.
Is there anything I can do to vastly reduce smoke under boost? I'm very open to turning down the boost, reducing fuel, whatever it takes. I have several years of experience tuning stand alone ecu's so if I could even do some kind of software trim for the time being I'd be open to that.
I look forward to your help, I'm a little upset that I have to be so worried driving this car in California the way it is right now
Thank you,
Grant
Completely new world for me here.
I very recently purchased a wildly modified 2002 2 door TDI Golf. It has coilovers, audi TT brakes, a freaking quaife front diff...someone spent a lot of money on this thing. I was told when it was built it was the fasted TDI Golf in the states.
As far as engine mods:
Larger turbo, european 150hp block, large front mount intercooler, injectors, software, automatic pump.
Here's where I need your guys' collective knowledge...
This car is basically undrivable the way it is. Max boost is about 30lbs but as soon as boost even registers on the dial it is leaving noticeable smoke behind, and once in significant boost it's a cloud so thick people are getting upset. The turbo was recently replaced I'm told, but I'm not going to rule that out.
Is there anything I can do to vastly reduce smoke under boost? I'm very open to turning down the boost, reducing fuel, whatever it takes. I have several years of experience tuning stand alone ecu's so if I could even do some kind of software trim for the time being I'd be open to that.
I look forward to your help, I'm a little upset that I have to be so worried driving this car in California the way it is right now
Thank you,
Grant