ANDYMC_TQS
Registered User
hi all I have spent hours searching old threads for info on turbos and so many contradict each other when it comes to A4 1.8T turbo options so I thought I would just ask my own question
My car is a 190 bex and my turbo is shagged
I have a friend who knows a guy with a turbo shop who can do me the following choices
Straight swap k03-073 which I believe is the k03s (many threads contradict each other again some say same thing some say different turbos) good for around 230hp max £350
A hybrid version of the same turbo which is good for around 250-260 £450
A billet wheeled version of the same turbo which is supposedly good for 300 I think my friend said £570
The choice for me was between the last 2 as I definitely want more power than a standard one so I was doing some research and the whole k04 thing popped up. I’ve always had a3/s3 befor so knew swapping a k03/k03s for a k04 was a lot of work for not much gain on its own, but from what I’ve read is a direct swap on my engine, is this true
The reason I ask is the guy does all the above options in a k04 for the same money so if true surely would be better to do the k04 and run the same desired power with less stress on the turbo.
What would you guys do in this situation
Any opinions would be greatfully appreciated
My car is a 190 bex and my turbo is shagged
I have a friend who knows a guy with a turbo shop who can do me the following choices
Straight swap k03-073 which I believe is the k03s (many threads contradict each other again some say same thing some say different turbos) good for around 230hp max £350
A hybrid version of the same turbo which is good for around 250-260 £450
A billet wheeled version of the same turbo which is supposedly good for 300 I think my friend said £570
The choice for me was between the last 2 as I definitely want more power than a standard one so I was doing some research and the whole k04 thing popped up. I’ve always had a3/s3 befor so knew swapping a k03/k03s for a k04 was a lot of work for not much gain on its own, but from what I’ve read is a direct swap on my engine, is this true
The reason I ask is the guy does all the above options in a k04 for the same money so if true surely would be better to do the k04 and run the same desired power with less stress on the turbo.
What would you guys do in this situation
Any opinions would be greatfully appreciated