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Old 10-15-2007, 09:15 AM   #1
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2003 GTI mods-what can i do???

i have a 2003 GTI 5 spd, fully loaded and i'm looking for more hp's and torque.
i'm new at this whole performace chip thing, i don't really want to modify my exhaust, i was researching this and i found at Stage 3/o2 chip what it does it modifies the air/fuel ratio signal.

i want more hp's but i don't want to hurt my engine or start causing problems, because it runs great now.
anyone have any other ways i can get more hp's, with out hurting my engine life or tranny?????

any help will be appreciated.
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Old 10-21-2007, 09:58 PM   #2
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Re: 2003 GTI mods-what can i do???

Check out what APR has to offer. http://www.goapr.com


I probably wouldnt mess with the o2 stuff. Get a good ECU chip that re-maps everything. It will run good, and shouldnt have any problems. Ive been running a chip in my 1.8t for about 5 years now, no problems at all. Clutch and brake pads might not last as long... but thats the fun in it!
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Old 10-23-2007, 07:58 AM   #3
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Re: 2003 GTI mods-what can i do???

Hey yeah thats what i thought when i was reasearching it, thank you
ECU chip eh, whats a good one? this apr site are they good?
i was wondering what your running at (h.p's/torque) after you put the chip in?
did you use the apr.com for yours?
thanks for the help, i just want to make sure everything will be good after i put this chip in.

p.s do i have to get it professional installed? do i have to get it programmed or dyno tested after ???
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Old 11-21-2007, 11:49 PM   #4
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Re: 2003 GTI mods-what can i do???

You have it flashed into your ECU, and I personally think GIAC chips as better, APR is really good as well though.
If you don't mind noise, you can also get Techtonics (or similar) turbo back exhaust, and a cold air intake. If you are afraid of sucking in water, then you can get an airbox (such as the eurosport one).
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Fore chips like these guys.
Will give you good info.
http://www.ecodetuning.com/home/
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