Accusump. What is it and how does it work ?
Since fitting one to the Golf, I`m frequenty asked what the Accusump actually does and how it works. There are several explanations already online but I`ll try and break it […]
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Dyno Mapping Part 3. Boost-By-Gear
The Golf has been on the Dyno at EFI-Parts twice since I fitted the DTA S80Pro ECU. The first time was with the TD04-HL19T Turbo and then a few months later […]
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Engine build August 2020 Supertech Valve fitment issues and resolution.
Shortly after the engine build in 2015, I replaced the OEM pistons and twin head gaskets with some Wossner low compression pistons. Since then, I’ve heard nothing but bad things […]
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Converting a standard rubber engine mount to polyurethane
I noticed when the car was on the Dyno earlier this year there was more engine movement than expected. Looking closely and it was obvious the rear engine mount was […]
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440HP @ 1.5Bar. Dyno mapping part 2.
Arrived at EFI-Parts for Chris to map DTAFast S80Pro ECU on the Golf with the new Owen Developments GT2868HTA turbo I’d fitted. This is a used turbo from a BTCC […]
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Exhaust manifold collector failure and repair 2019
At the Circuit Days event, both Matt and I were sure we could smell some exhaust fumes under the bonnet but couldn`t find the source anywhere. I decided to remove […]
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On the Dyno with a new DTA S80Pro ECU
I swapped from the Megasquirt 2 ECU I`ve run for the last 8 years to a new DTA S80Pro over the winter. The DTA ECU offers quite a few features I […]
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Engine breather and catch tank setup
When converting the standard 2.0 16V engine to run a Turbo they often `breathe` quite a bit of oil from the rocker cover. There is no OEM rocker cover breather […]
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Worn wastegate to actuator connector repair.
At Silverstone last year I`d noticed an odd boost oscillation around 6,000rpm. Highlighted in Blue. After removing the actuator to test it was obvious the wastegate Pin that the […]
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Turbo Brace
After the manifold fracture back in 2015 I braced the downpipe to help reduce stress on the Turbo / Manifold. I`ve often seen braces supporting the Turbo mounted on the […]
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Manifold & Turbo check
I decided it would be a good idea to check the manifold repair I made in the summer. I have a few overseas trackdays coming up, so it makes sense […]
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Engine Build
Before we went to Mexico, I posted a `wanted` thread on ClubGTi for a replacement engine. I NEEDED a new block, pistons and crank. I already have all the other […]
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Manifold Repair 2015.
Post Anglesey Manifold failure & repair I had a failure on my manifold, appears to be along the Fusion line. The penetration was good, might not look it from the […]
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Conrod Failure
As part of my ABF 16VT Conversion, I decided to go for some Forged conrods. I stayed away from the Chinese / Ebay Turbo`s after reading several horror stories of […]
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Turbo Rebuild
The more I thought about it, the more I decided running a totally `unknown` Turbo wasn`t really the best idea I`ve ever had… Bought a `service kit with all the […]
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Tubular Manifold Build.
I looked online and spoke to a few place I hoped might have a ready cut exhaust Manifold flange in 10 or 12mm Mild steel. They are worth buying off […]
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