The baby Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications FAQ/DIY. Contributions welcome!

[dpham00]

Well, not much here so far, but I wanted to have something which is better than nothing. If you have anything to add, or if something is incorrect, then please feel free to post below.

FAQ's
Chip FAQ:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34275

Official Exhaust Sound Thread:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2338

List of Common Issues and Remedies for the 2.0T:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24952

Audi S3 Part #'s:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28600

Similarities and Differences between the Audi S3 and 200HP Engines:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29117

MKV GTI Downpipe list/specs
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38523

K04 Discussion:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38399

Some common abbreviations:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55680

2.5 Turbo FAQ/Discussion
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71742

Chips and their Different Stages
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79623


DIY:
Forge Atmospheric BOV Spacer Install:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418

A3 Throttle Pipe Install:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5132

Short Shifter Install:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6972

Forge FMIC install tips:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30345

Forge DV install tips
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21571

GHL TBE install
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13142&highlight=ghl+exhaust+install

 

[-h2n-]

the link to "forge dv install tips" is the same as the link for "similiarities and differences between the s3 and 200hp engines"

 

[wabbit]

Yeah..

Please fix it. Wanna read on the Forge DV install tips.

 

[dpham00]

fixed.

 

[wabbit]

:w00t: thanks..

still waiting for mine though. its on the way and i can't wait.. :thumbup:

 

[g60_corrado_91]

I found a detailed turbocharger FAQ and then some.

Might be useful for us as the 2.0T and TDI do have turbochargers.

http://www.turbomustangs.com/turbotech/main.htm

 

[maxgtiturbo]

i think an intake faq would be nice

 

[Shood87]

GTI DP list/specs says its currently unavielable. Is there anything you can do?

 

[njfast07]

diy fuel pump stuff would be good.

cam follower check:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3750088

hpfp removal (with banjo bolt removal):
http: // www. golfmkv . net/blog/archives/6

sorry, the link doesnt work if its all together so I spaced it out. just put it all together when you punch it in.

 

[mose6161]

good shit dpham.

 

[VancouverGTI]

+1^. Now we just need to have this thread spring open automatically when someone signs up to the site. :biggrin:

 

[CharliesGTI'09]

have a ??...just got a 09 gti, 2.0, 6 sp....any advice when it comes to buying a exhust system and a air intake system??? any ideas will help, thnkxs for the help..awesome forum

 

[CharliesGTI'09]

advice

have a ??? just bougt my a 09 gti, 6sp...would like some advice on a nice exhaust system and a cold air intake system?? any ideas anyone???? thnsk for the help, love the site

 

[g60_corrado_91]

:sm3:

 

[vegasGTI]

Heres a link to my post on some DSG info:
http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135953