Hello everyone - First time posting on here.
I currently own a 2016 A3 2.0 TDI saloon with the EA288 engine, its the 150 version which has the turbocharger with the p/n; 04L253010B
Ive noticed a few people say they've fitted the "190 turbo" but ive not seen much information about it and if its truely a straight swap, although where i live its classed as the 184 turbocharger (GTD1449Vz)
I had enquired with a company a while ago, who said the turbo is slightly different - mainly just the actuator, so im just wondering if its a case of swapping the actuator round from the original turbo to this one? or if its plug and play with modification to the actuator, im in the u.k so as far as im aware the turbo inlet pipes are the exact same (5Q0 129 635), although the goal is to go with a hybrid gtd1449vz -and with any luck, getting close to 240-250 bhp will be a possibility.
Ive also been creating/testing some 3d prints of some custom parts to allow me to run a 2.25" (57mm i.d) pipe all the way from from the turbo to the charge-cooler utilising the O.E flanges, this has been in planning for the last month, and im just waiting for the parts to be machined before doing all the piping, i have tested neuspeeds 46mm turbo outlet pipe, which did make a noticeable difference - but i still think the original charge piping still tapers down too much (as much as down to 42mm, even when the outlet pipe changed for the nuespeed).
Pic here (if it shows up);
My next project which is currently being designed is creating a 3" turbo intake from the maf to the turbo (obviously tapering into the 52mm turbine housing), Im not convinced its going to do a huge deal of difference (if any atall) but theres not much options available - and if i dont try it then it will be sat in my mind if theres any difference to be had
I currently own a 2016 A3 2.0 TDI saloon with the EA288 engine, its the 150 version which has the turbocharger with the p/n; 04L253010B
Ive noticed a few people say they've fitted the "190 turbo" but ive not seen much information about it and if its truely a straight swap, although where i live its classed as the 184 turbocharger (GTD1449Vz)
I had enquired with a company a while ago, who said the turbo is slightly different - mainly just the actuator, so im just wondering if its a case of swapping the actuator round from the original turbo to this one? or if its plug and play with modification to the actuator, im in the u.k so as far as im aware the turbo inlet pipes are the exact same (5Q0 129 635), although the goal is to go with a hybrid gtd1449vz -and with any luck, getting close to 240-250 bhp will be a possibility.
Ive also been creating/testing some 3d prints of some custom parts to allow me to run a 2.25" (57mm i.d) pipe all the way from from the turbo to the charge-cooler utilising the O.E flanges, this has been in planning for the last month, and im just waiting for the parts to be machined before doing all the piping, i have tested neuspeeds 46mm turbo outlet pipe, which did make a noticeable difference - but i still think the original charge piping still tapers down too much (as much as down to 42mm, even when the outlet pipe changed for the nuespeed).
Pic here (if it shows up);
My next project which is currently being designed is creating a 3" turbo intake from the maf to the turbo (obviously tapering into the 52mm turbine housing), Im not convinced its going to do a huge deal of difference (if any atall) but theres not much options available - and if i dont try it then it will be sat in my mind if theres any difference to be had
