mark@vagworx 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 After sitting in a large box in my lounge for the last 3 weeks..........the charger is finally on the car!!! !amazed I imported the kit 2nd hand from the US. We had a few problems initially as the bracket for the charger supplied was for a car with A/C....and mine doesn't!!! DOH!!!Luckily Ben(mightyvr6) came up trumps and I swopped my bracket for his.........long story.......but a massive thank you to Ben and Pete(Tandino) Had to fill the charger with oil too, as there was none in it, lucky I checked really She's booked in at Engine Advantages, Witham, Essex on Friday for a mapping session....can't wait! It's killing me having to drive around at 50mph!!The noise the charger makes is amazing, a lovely whinning sort of sound.Massive thanks to Tommy who did most of the spanner work Pics to follow later.[ Edited ] Link to post Share on other sites
mightyvr6 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 That's great news Mark, glad it went without a hitch. I've just realised that the charger has been rebuilt and will need running in, so it's probably best to keep the revs low (think the run-in period is 350 miles - see instructions) so it's ready to be thrashed by the time you get to Stealth. Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 well done Mark... a few days ago it wasn't looking likely for the rr day Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Olly_K Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 good news mate, bet you cant wait to get it mapped !any rough idea on power output ? Link to post Share on other sites
mark@vagworx 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Yeah, i thought that. Ahhh....more slow driving I've got to raise the air filter a bit higher as it's too close to the ground, no good for rainy days!What material did you put round your filter? Link to post Share on other sites
mark@vagworx 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Justin.......you're not wrong there, it was looking dire. All down to Ben really, can't thank him enough.Olly......i'm not sure what it'll make to be honest, i hoping she'll make around 260bhp. I'd be well chuffed Link to post Share on other sites
anorak 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 8) Welcome to the world of forced induction!I'd have thought 260bhp was a conservative estimate with your spec. Link to post Share on other sites
mark@vagworx 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 8) Welcome to the world of forced induction!I'd have thought 260bhp was a conservative estimate with your spec. 8) In the past the car has always been slighty down on power, so who knows.I think the guy in the US said that he saw 7psi max out of the kit, so i don't think it'll make massive figures. Link to post Share on other sites
mightyvr6 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 You can get this thing called a pre-charger made by k@n. It's basically a bag which goes over the filter and gives it a bit more protection from splashes of water and dust. There should also be a plastic splash tray under the wing which should keep the water out. My filter has been there for about 2 years with no problems. Just avoid big puddles! Link to post Share on other sites
mark@vagworx 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 You can get this thing called a pre-charger made by k@n. It's basically a bag which goes over the filter and gives it a bit more protection from splashes of water and dust. There should also be a plastic splash tray under the wing which should keep the water out. My filter has been there for about 2 years with no problems. Just avoid big puddles!Cool, i'll have a look.My splash trays have been taken off Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Olly_K Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 yeah i would of thought along the lines of 260-270 Link to post Share on other sites
cliveyp 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 great news! can't wait to see it on Sundayof course, i'm not jealous! Link to post Share on other sites
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tandino 1 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Great stuff mate - im gonna have to go for a spin in yours to get a feel for what mines going to feel like soon 8) ,How long did it take you and Tom to get it on second time round ?! Didnt realise your charger has been rebuilt 8) Really looking forward to getting mine on now And i cant wait for the noise 8) Pete.P.S - dont forget to bring your pulley on Sunday Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Mark you can get the splash guards from VW... £11 per side I think... I ordered a set a few weeks ago but bought them 2nd hand in the end so they may still have them in stock at Colchester VW Link to post Share on other sites
mightyvr6 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 the bracket would be handy too Pete 8) Link to post Share on other sites
tandino 1 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Thats the one Ben 8) Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 i want one Link to post Share on other sites
anorak 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 i want one Then get one, Pete.Once you've been blown you never look back :? Link to post Share on other sites
mark@vagworx 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Mark you can get the splash guards from VW... £11 per side I think... I ordered a set a few weeks ago but bought them 2nd hand in the end so they may still have them in stock at Colchester VWCool, i'll pop down there and see what's what Link to post Share on other sites
mark@vagworx 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Great stuff mate - im gonna have to go for a spin in yours to get a feel for what mines going to feel like soon 8) ' date='How long did it take you and Tom to get it on second time round ?! Didnt realise your charger has been rebuilt 8) Really looking forward to getting mine on now And i cant wait for the noise 8) Pete.P.S - dont forget to bring your pulley on Sunday [/quote']It took about 3-4 hours all in all.I'll bring the bracket on Sunday, along with the chip Link to post Share on other sites
tandino 1 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Any pics of the install Mark ?! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 how much has the s/c affected your insurence? Link to post Share on other sites
anorak 0 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 HIC loaded mine an extra 35% for the 'charger.(That was quoting a 60bhp increase over standard ) Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 nice Link to post Share on other sites
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