286BHP 2.0 TDI VW GOLF MK7 GTD - TUNING EXPLAINED! - DARKSIDE DEVELOPMENTS

[@nasnas3478]

Excellent video and the presenter know’s his stuff. I rarely comment on videos but felt I have to applaud exceptional efforts...

[@ryanp6138]

It was more than just my input in the build, lots of work in the workshop and on the Dyno!

[@Miag_vip]

Hes not going to bum you.

[@nasnas3478]

@@Miag_vip you sound like an uneducated chav

[@nasnas3478]

@@Miag_vip ..

[@Miag_vip]

@@nasnas3478 A chav that understands punctuation.

[@martinb555]

It’s a joy to listen to someone that knows his trade. Great video keep up the good work.

[@jacksmith-nf3hy]

What h

[@troop73oo]

KZbin is petrol head heaven, just love this stuff.

[@orrgazmo]

jake Stevens diesel head

[@TIM612826]

Great video and well explained. Stage 1 remap seems the best bang for buck 220bhp! 10k+ for 286bhp... Crazy

[@scitec717]

Could have just bought a R or a Gti, madness

[@KneeGrowDoingKneeGrowThings]

@@scitec717yeah but you getting 50mpg?

[@yellowseatfr3954]

Actually you can get 245-255 with some cheap mods and good map

[@TIM612826]

@KneeGrowDoingKneeGrowThings I had a gtd briefly it only did 37mpg, it was a dsg and had a stage 1. My gti has better mpg believe it or not and it's around 300bhp, I think it's because it's a manual tho!

[@DarkAttack14]

​@TIM612826 37 mpg lol. Something was wrong with your GTD then. At cruise these 2.0s easily hit 45+ at all times. It's hard to get mine below 46 on the highway unless I'm driving 80 mph

[@TheOnlyMrSaver]

Every lesson from darkside developments it's a milestone in technic and a lesson to learn, thanks and greetings from Italy. Ps I'm even more proud now of my BKD

[@silasdaebler7925]

This engine is also in the A4 B8 late model facelift (190HP CNHA) and due to it being longitudinal mounted with the DPF crap on the left side and not the back of the engine, EGTs are much more managable, probably due to airflow. I am running 220Hp stable with temps up to 850°C

[@Andrea_eTi]

This cylinder head design is....crazy. i m speachless

[@RioZLander]

LFX v6 in my 5th gen camaro sounds a lot like this. 3.6l, exhaust manifolds build in to the heads direct injection, want performance cams 700-1200$ each for 4 of them hardly a notice able difference from people who have them made in AU, the exhaust dump pipes only 1 each side of the head and there a weird oval/square shape so cant run a full 3 inch, x pipe is your only gain all performance is internally built in to the motor from factory, and supercharger kits that run well in to 8-15 grand un less i want to dump serious cash in to a v6 camaro all i can do is body kits suspension and lights oh and if you dont run a catch can your engine will get carbon build up on the intake valve that grenades the motor after the motor starts to burn a quart of oil every 1000miles. its one of those so much potential but the engineer was told half way that its going to make up mostly rental car sales. im part of the 10% of sales that said ooohhhhh it comes in manual. should of got the TDI jetta SportWagon it was sitting next to some of the stuff i look up worries me a lot about my cars future of just driving for the 3.6 there just so bad.

[@MRGAZMOND0]

Nice video,thorough explanation. 286bhp from 2.0tdi on the street should be very rapid,good work .

[@bobans]

I know someone with a Passat b6 2.0tdi wagon that has 300hp.

[@cossied01]

great to listen to an expert on the product.

[@danielmarshall4587]

.... I feel like a dog watching someone putting up a shelf.

[@simonbpalmer6617]

The Brian Cox of cars..✌🏻

[@sweis12]

I know my 2013 jetta has the explosive fuel pump and I live in the usa. I added a cat 1r 7050 2 micron fuel filter and use a cetane and lubricity enhancer every fillup. I hope my pump lasts! 110k miles so far.

[@steven907]

Great video a wealth of knowledge great and off the cough Ryan is a computer of knowledge that knows his stuff ,great session 👍👍👌👏

[@richardmills5450]

Very good info and explanation, and I never knew you were down the road..cheers

[@SPIKE-0000]

You can't beat German Metal..no way!!....I've heard of Darkside Developments..and based on several testimonies online and in several top German Metal mags..these guys are amazing at all things VW/Audi/SEAT etc....This is the first place that popped into my mind when thinking of tuning: GTD/CDTI/GT 170/FR etc....DPF removal and EGR sorting is a must before upgrades & tuning....

[@ryanp6138]

Any links to the mags?

[@SPIKE-0000]

@@ryanp6138 Hi buddy..yes..Performance-VW/Golf+Mag/VW Driver etc sell them online..old editions and new ones via amazon/eBay etc....

[@DarksideDevelopments]

@@SPIKE-0000 I will try and find them :)

[@SPIKE-0000]

@@DarksideDevelopments They used to be sold in news agents/super stores/WH Smith etc. I think the only one that hasn't fully gone out of business is Performance VW Magazine. I've not bought an edition for about 2 yrs..I've got quite a few old ones at home. Thats where I first heard about Darkside Developments. If I ever get the performance diesel car I'm after..you're my first port of call for a DPF/EGR deletion....:)....

[@christianmeeks4430]

After watching this it really makes me glad I got a MkVI with a CJAA if I've understood right.

[@ryanherrington9267]

Ur a genuine guy and if u ever employ someone else give me a shout I'd like the opportunity to work with genuine people..much love!!!!!

[@toyotaturbo504]

Amazing review, good to see the old school VW engines are still the way to go in terms of power/tuning

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Newer is not always better!

[@MoroccanAnwar]

@@DarksideDevelopments what year is the stop of point of the good ones?

[@maxly501]

​@@MoroccanAnwar i'd Say up to the mk6 golf, it stops there

[@Feltfx]

Did i hear transient response? very nice! Know your stuff!

[@DarksideDevelopments]

you did! Thanks

[@deonhrupnarain]

brilliant video buddy. I'm from SouthAftica and have a brand new GTd 7.5. was thinking about modding it and after this video , if rather trade it in and wait for the Golf 8 GTi. thanks for the brilliant video tho.

[@laughalization]

Deon Rupnarain the supposed spy shots of the 8 are horrendous. Stick with a 7.5 gti

[@RoxStar_eth]

@@laughalization one eye on an edition 40 ;)

[@laughalization]

Andrew Lawson so I saw a standard 8 1.5 evo on uk roads and honestly it’s not that bad. I’m anticipating the Gti and R recon the latter will be promising

[@Jahmed5635]

You guys never disappoint

[@b.e.s.i3813]

That Power from a EA288 is insane. Very nice😁

[@stefanjovev4944]

Greetings, what is the oil consumption from service to service on this setup because they use oil at the factory on low mileage, thanks in advance.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Not something we have measured on them, but it should be fairly similar to standard depending on driving style

[@r3sp3ct3d1]

This man is a wizard

[@uniden03229]

Wish we had shops like you guys here stateside to help us US boys with our dieselgate crippled diesels. Need ideas for what to do to my 15 once my warranty is up.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Please send us an email with the vehicle details and we can price up some options for you - [e-mail]

[@iroquoispliskin6077]

Definitely new exhaust to delete the DPF and EGR and computer tune.

[@SpecialKLSX]

Malone Tuning.

[@ollyscantlebury7626]

Cant wait to bring my a5 to you to work your magic 🤯

[@TheDJWaves]

this is so informative, shows the limits of diesel tunning on modern 2.0TDI's

[@ryanp6138]

Thanks!

[@James-ns6jm]

Not seen any issues with K&N filters and maf sensors. It seems to be an issue when people clean them and re-oil them but put way too much oil on them.

[@ryanp6138]

We have seen so many inc damage to comp wheels we have lost count so will disagree with you there

[@Account1746]

100k miles the engines just warming up

[@Furrierity]

honestly german engines are a different gravy all together 100k is like a brisk warm up jog for it

[@vIMONST3RIv]

Not even mapping mine I don’t think, just doing gti style exhaust and new wheels, if anyone wants power then sell up and get a gti or R I reckon

[@DarksideDevelopments]

A map is worth it!

[@richardbailey2907]

Hi there - had my gtd mk6 mapped recent - 2 questions - mine is from Oct 2012 so will My ecu be mk7 ? Also I have been recommended to remove my dpf altogether ? What you reckon ? Not after smoke or anything just many short journeys like yourself

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Drop us an email to [e-mail] with your vin and we can check what ecu is on and offer any other advice needed

[@Articbr06]

Great build, big respect for it. Have the same car and thought about similar mods but now after watching this build i think i’ll stay just with an remap. Dont think its worth that amount of work... but my question is would not be easier to swap the 240hp unit? You can get easy 300hp with just stage 1... and there is still room for next mods. What do you guys think? 😉

[@ryanp6138]

The CUAA is rare and expensive even used. That's what we would do if we had to have a Mk7 based project. Or just buy a Mk6 with the better engine, 450hp on diesel only in the Arosa and 320hp in track spec in the Citigo, both pretty much smoke free, can't get better than that!

[@nigelsim18]

Great video, hopefully have my Passat bitdi to you soon, see what you can get out of it.

[@ryanp6138]

Would be nice to see, the Arosa might get one of those block and heads

[@L1ttlepsych0]

Have you cleaned anything? In particular the compressor inlet seems way too clean for over 100k miles.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Nothing cleaned

[@farleyjack2510]

Hello, with the Mk6 2.0 tdi is there a big difference in potential between the stock 138bhp and the stock 168bhp. Thinking of buying one as a everyday car and will get you guys to remap so wanted to understand the main differences and limitations. Any help gratefully received.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

The turbo is the main difference, swap that and you can realise similar power when tuned,

[@kilner79]

looking at buying a new car not sure if to go for a 2.0 or 3.0 its between the audi and the vw probably a 2014 onwards car any opinions on the best engine and gearbox combo i was wanting an auto also a4 avant a6 avant or a passat or golf just cant decide

[@DarksideDevelopments]

I would say the A4 or A6 3.0 TDI would be the better cars, with just a tune you'll be at around 300bhp and they're not slow at that.

[@kilner79]

@@DarksideDevelopments thanks for that is it worth spending more and grabing the biturbo + the tiptronic is the stronic worse than tiptronic or will it be fine with regular service trying to figure witch is the one to go for also dose any have the worse fuel pump again tham you i apreciate the information

[@Justiceforall2C]

QUESTION! Do we have different injectors in the U.S spec CRUA? I’ve been told the injector flow is what’s stopping me from making any more than 210-215hp not the CP4.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

The CP4s will normally max at around 250bhp with a metering valve upgrade, I believe yours could have the smaller injectors that will max at around 200bhp but drop us an email with the VIN and we can check

[@Justiceforall2C]

@@DarksideDevelopments I have confirmed I do have the smaller injectors. I think it would be smart to just find some from the GTD second hand. Thanks!

[@Justiceforall2C]

Can you confirm if the part number for the Mk7 GTD injectors is 04L130277AE. ?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Drop us an email to [e-mail]

[@kb8729]

I have a mapped GTD with a panel filter. It's similar to a Focus ST focus 225bhp - is say the Golf has the edge low down too.. Just a rough idea for anyone interested

[@g7g7s19]

Did you have to upgrade your clutch/flywheel?

[@Swagatron-qx3hn]

What would be the total cost of parts and labour for safely running the 250bhp figure with upgrading to the 2260 turbo from stock? Manual gearbox, not DSG. Also my car is a Seat Leon FR, same 184 TDi engine, don’t know if that makes any difference or not? 👌🏼

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Email for a full quote but about 5k

[@Escape.Idiocracy]

With EGT’s being the limiting factor- have you gone down the road of water injection? I know that water injection will lower EGT’s on larger diesels- I don’t see why it wouldn’t for this application, though I’m not sure how much it would drop the temps and if it would have a decent ROI.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Yes this car actually came back in at a later date for water injection. It helped EGT's and saw a little more power from it.

[@Escape.Idiocracy]

@@DarksideDevelopments Any chance you can share a video on the benefits?? 😎👍🏼

[@DarksideDevelopments]

It's something we will be looking at doing in the future

[@natel5370]

I notice this car has no oil cooler and it’s running big power /torque ? I recently tracked my GTD at Blyton and oil temps after 5-6 laps .. 1 warm up one cool lap I hit 136 deg on dash on my flying laps .. I have booked on again do you advise your front mount kit I’m only custom remapped and it wasn’t even a hot day. Do these cars get really hot or am I too used to petrol cars on track I am an experienced race / track sprint driver and I was pushing hard but that’s too hot surely Oil deteriorates around 120deg I am using millers EE performance 5w 30 any help advice appreciated. Obviously the car is not standard chassis wise I also worry about needing a baffled sump as I’m on AR1 s ?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Mk7 GTD engines are not suited to the track. An oil cooler might help a bit but you need to take out 20hp to get it reliable. 120c is OK. I'd monitor oil pressure to be sure as the oil pumps are crap in those too.

[@natel5370]

@@DarksideDevelopments thanks for the quick reply ochhh very honest 😂 I was surprised by how hot it got so quick to be honest. I am running a very safe tune more for drivability than pub figures. I agree this engine is designed for two things economy and emissions only but it’s nice to be an underdog on track in a derv. I love the hot hatch battles against the usual cars people track I’ve had real fun with a properly setup mqb chassis with all the assists turned off on OBD eleven and a nice big rear arb it’s like a 205 Gti just oil temps worry me it’s a shame

[@mickehoe]

Love all the details in your videos. Banks power in the US is the only other another channel for great tuning detail. Can I ask have you guys ever tuned the Jaguar 2.0L ingenium engine. Not a VAG I know but wondering as I’d like to get mine done.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Thanks, Not done one I'm afraid!

[@nicholassilvestri1804]

Will the stock oval port type heads support this type of hp without porting/valves? If you add the turbo/CP3?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Around 270s usually!

[@nicholassilvestri1804]

Thanks! One more question mate, do i need a different type of manifold for a gtd2260 (vband type) on a 2.0 CJAA, or will it bolt right up?

[@rjn7650]

Nice vid guys. Keep up the good work👍

[@kb8729]

Skill level- unreal !

[@jamesmccullough3716]

Hi Darkside! I know these engines have variable valve timing on the intake cam. Is this used by yourselves in anyway to gain power? I know as standard it only seems to operate under light loads or at idle when engine is warm presumably for emissions on the CUNA engine as the 150bhp variants don’t appear to have it. Great work with the videos!

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Its basically used like the swirl flaps so no use at all full throttle!

[@olivercox5824]

Scrap the new engines 1.9 Tdi PD130 swap😜

[@dylanquirk17]

Whats up with that fuel filter set up? I'm looking for something similar for my MK6 TDI. From North America if that matters.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

This is just the standard set up, we're working on an upgrade though

[@TheManLab7]

I'm guessing the Mk7.5 is exactly the same and is it just worth getting a Stage 1 tune, as if I want more power I'll have to spend a fair amount?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Yes same engine!

[@MrSuperTolli]

I've got some Question. The upgrade Chargepipe for the MK7 GTD, in my opinion you need a custom remap for this, right? My CUPA has stage 1. The oilcooler from you shop for MK7 GTD, is there a thermostat included? I'm form Germany, when i want to buy some parts from your shop, how i can pay euro?

[@darksidedevelopments7200]

Hi, please email us [e-mail]

[@davidhubbard3200]

Slightly off subject but what wheels are they and what size ect, I'm only going for a mild stage 1 re map

[@DarksideDevelopments]

18" Japan Racing JR-11 Wheels

[@davidhubbard3200]

@@DarksideDevelopments 👍 thanks for the reply and info

[@muzza19971]

Is this engine the same as the cnha190? (audi a5) Going for the 2260 for that was going to go cp3 aswell but not going to bother with the head issues, was told they are simillar?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

yes its basically the same!

[@muzza19971]

@@DarksideDevelopments thanks, do you know if the metering valve is straight or 90° on the cnha 190 a5 Going to order today 👍🏼

[@DarksideDevelopments]

best to email for quick response :)

[@Sonic_MK7R]

Don't bite my head off but can I put a GTD ECU on my mk6 cjaa 2.0 TDI from north america and get a power increase?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Easier to tune your factory ECU, drop us an email!

[@Sonic_MK7R]

@@DarksideDevelopments no problem

[@Sonic_MK7R]

@@DarksideDevelopments emailed

[@bullseye2252]

I’ve got the standard MK7 Golf 2.0TDI 140hp, most tunes I see offer up to 185hp. Is the 250hp figure achievable the same way as the GTD? Bigger turbo and new tune? Or does the 140hp tdi lack something that the GTD engine has?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

150hp? Needs injectors too!

[@thatbigblock7007]

So after the engine build, did you guys use oem pistons, rods and crank?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Yes

[@warkrak]

Well done, wish yall had a shope here in America. Quick question as well, if I switch from the cp4 to the cp3 will it have any effect on fuel efficiency? Thanks keep up the good work!

[@DarksideDevelopments]

It will, but not by enough that you would notice!

[@xRest684]

how long would a build like this last me? 100k 200k miles?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

If it's looked after properly and installed correct, as long as any other car would

[@diogomartins9749]

The turbo and the exhaust manifold is compatible to golf 7 1.6tdi? And the injectors?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Turbo and manifold will be, Injectors depend on Management, these are Bosch

[@jck8888]

I have the CRLB 150hp engine today. Do you know what I will need to change to get the same things like the CUNA engine in the GTD. I know the Turbo is different. Anything else?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Yes, email us via [e-mail] We have everything you need to make 210+ BHP like a CUNA

[@dejanzakrajsek1041]

@@DarksideDevelopments Is turbo enough, or also injector are needed for 210hp? What is the max power with GTD1449VZ turbo on 2.0tDI CR150 engine, with original injectors?

[@MrKaziff]

CFGB 170cv engine can reach this? How expensive?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

It's a better engine, please email us for a quote!

[@DLAMedia46]

Genuine question. You mention that the turbo is only good for 210 ish. I’ve seen lots of dynos saying the car has achieved 230bhp on that turbo? I’m not questioning your knowledge btw, just wondering what they’ve done to get 230? I guess they’ve not done it safely?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

If you turn the temp limiters off they make 230hp

[@DLAMedia46]

@@DarksideDevelopments awesome, thanks for the reply. I’m new to the gtd engine so just wanted to educate myself. So people are definitely doing it unsafely! Keep up the good work guys!

[@MrSuperTolli]

@@DLAMedia46 A Friend of mine has dyno'ed his 184 A3 today. 208HP/460Nm. It runs also in a EGT Limit.

[@u3962521]

Normally 168 hp (125 kw and 350 nm) for gtd. So 286 horsepower is big gains for a diesel

[@DarksideDevelopments]

It sure is !

[@MikeB1972]

As you were explaining the cylinder head design and the operation of the cam shafts I was saying out loud: nooooooooo! lmfao my dream of making one of these common rails make ridiculous levels of power ain't gonna happen lol I would literally have to do some Steve Morris level shit and make my own billet head with traditional intake geometry and cam timing/ phasing (like a K series). At that point might as well go billet block but then the whole engine isn't even the same damn design lol you're making a whole new design at that point. Idk I just have a fascination with making a small, light weight turbo 4 diesel that can make K20/ K24 levels of HP but V8 levels or more of torque... Solves all of the torque issues of a turbo 4 but with the packaging benefits and the hp as well.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

There are better CR Engines, search CUAA on our Channel!

[@davidhocevar9214]

Great video Darkside...at the end of the video you mentioned that around 250HP head studs are not the problem...when do they become risky for head lift? ...is GTB2260VK big enough to lift it?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

its all in the tuning, any turbo can lift a head. This has 12.9 bolts and is fine at 286hp.

[@realmusicreallife]

Hello dark side. I have a question. What’s your opinion on diesel fuel? Like should I avoid supermarket fuel and just use like shell diesel or should I use vpower diesel? I know the v power diesel had cleaning agents in but is it worth using it? Basically what do you recommend using and what do you use in your diesel car?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

We just use whatever is available! no power is gained even with 'racing' fuels

[@iainbeith01]

I felt my diesel car more sluggish using ASDA fuel compared to Shell. I must be imagining it lol.

[@realmusicreallife]

Darkside Developments yeh sure But im sure when I use v power diesel it seems smoother not as lumpy. I like the idea of the cleaning additives aswell and also I’ve herd lots of stories of water in Tesco diesel recently and apparently supermarket diesel is dirty stuff aswell ! Just thought I ask you as you seem very knowledgeable

[@DarksideDevelopments]

@@realmusicreallife Placebo!

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Water in diesel has happened in most stations according to the customers cars we fix!

[@marcochavanne]

Please do a video on the DPF removal for the newer DPF systems. Trying to install one of your kits in my 2015 Passat. I’m stuck and haven’t been able to find any videos. The write ups don’t give too much instruction on the last step of removing the DPF once it’s loose.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Drop the subframe!

[@noman1z399]

Hi fella, got a Octavia vrs mk3 TDI DSG with the spec as follows. Remap + DSG box mapped accordingly 3” Catback Next is dpf delete + decat downpipe+egr delete which will be supplied by you guys, it’s currently 234bhp and after the dpf and cat are out I’m looking at 246. What else can I do for more power minus head work? Could I put that cp3 fuel pump on and what figures would I achieve?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Drop us an email to [e-mail] and we'll be able to give you a few options

[@noman1z399]

@@DarksideDevelopments cheers pal sat free at work so il do it now lol.

[@MasterBlasterSandblasting]

Hello can you please advise on that could be the reason for high oil consumtion on the same engine but in leon? I drive it up to 4k revs sometimes but the consumtion can be as much as 1l per 600miles. This seems a lot. I had a shorter top ups of oil too.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Sounds like a worn engine, we suggest a compression test.

[@willfletcher8436]

Got a mk7 gtd will the DSG gearbox hold up okay after a remap and could you guys remap the car, only in Leeds so not far

[@capt.future8354]

Great, you are the best for the TDI's, what the max Turbo pressure for 280HP ?

[@ryanp6138]

2.4bar

[@dejanzakrajsek1041]

I have 2.0TDI CR150 engine (late 2018). Is turbo enough, or also injector are needed for 210hp? What is the max power with GTD1449VZ turbo on 2.0tDI CR150 engine, with original injectors?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

you might get there without injectors but things get hot!

[@dejanzakrajsek1041]

@@DarksideDevelopments understand. But what is the max recomanded performance of stock injectors, that there will be no any future problems with them or. engine?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Please email [e-mail] with your reg. CR150s and lower require our Stage 1 Injectors above 220bhp

[@sadsack5990]

Great informative video 👍

[@massimogiuliani6637]

Hello and congratulations for the car .. I have been the owner of this model since Jan. 2014, and I thought of improving the set-up by adapting \ mounting the AIR SHOCKS. Could you tell me which types can be mounted? I am willing to accept all your advice, Hello. I only speak ITALIAN, unfortunately!

[@DarksideDevelopments]

email us and we can help :)

[@massimogiuliani6637]

@@DarksideDevelopments What is the e-mail address?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

@@massimogiuliani6637 [e-mail]

[@massimogiuliani6637]

@@DarksideDevelopmentsSorry. I wrote! The answer was: "We do not deal with the subject of AIR SUSPENTIONS"....

[@inline601]

I wonder how hot standard Gtd turbo can run? On full throttle at high speed before it melts

[@DarksideDevelopments]

1000c sustained should do it

[@boobsthechemist2067]

I have a 2015 Golf GTD with coilover suspension on 19” wheels. I’ve no engine modifications so what kinda cash 💰 would I be looking at for all the extras on this motor?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Drop us an email - [e-mail] and we can send across some details

[@uglyfiveonegunship3812]

Fantastic vid! Engine codes in this group at a nightmare, im after an octavia vrs from what i gather watching this the 2011ish CR170 is a better engine than the 184hp newer cars? Not after mad power but it be nice to have the scope, the rod bearings scare me a little after watching this too!

[@DarksideDevelopments]

In short, yes. The oval port CR170's have a bit more scope than the 184's. Drop us an email to [e-mail] for more info on them 🙂

[@wakaflockaproject]

@@DarksideDevelopments what about the the 150bhp? Are they better than the 184 and more tunable

[@DarksideDevelopments]

same crap in those!

[@wakaflockaproject]

@@DarksideDevelopments I've got the slightly older cr engines cbab to be exact. Are the newer ones more reliable and complicated to fix

[@stoeptegel50]

Very nice comparison with the different dyno sheets. How much HP gain do you normally expect with a remapped car with a stock turbo and a DPF delete, over a stock remapped car with the DPF intact?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

The gains are very similar We did some back to back testing on DPFs which can be seen on our blog here - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/Blog/dpf-testing-present-cleaned-and-removed/

[@stoeptegel50]

@@DarksideDevelopments Thanks for the link to your detailed blog post about power figures and EGT's with a DPF equipped. I didn't expect the EGT's to be just 5 degrees lower (expected much lower EGT's without DPF). I had a bit of turbo damage (the VTG was stuck in a fixed position) on a (tuned) car I previously owned, mostly because of a blocked DPF. I am now getting a downpipe (without a cat and DPF) for my new car in the hope I don't damage the turbo again, but with this small difference in EGT's it doesn't matter that much?

[@ryanp6138]

@@stoeptegel50 bear in mind that was a 1.6 engine at a fairly low output, as the DPF blocks the problem will get worse and as power increases it will.

[@112boatman]

Can you remap a 2023 gtd i cant find it on your website

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Not had any in as of yet. Drop us an email to [e-mail] with your reg/vin number and we can check the ECU for you

[@shmackersfield2020]

Hi darkside, what's the most power and torque you've seen out of the 150ps diesel engine on a stage 1? Cheers

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Safely you should expect to see around 190bhp & 320ft/lbs (on our dyno anyway)

[@matthiaszobl]

Do you know, whats possible with the Golf MK8 GTD Motor? The evo288.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Not looked yet, is it really any different?

[@matthiaszobl]

@@DarksideDevelopments yes i think. There is nearly nothing on the hole market to buy for the MK8

[@DarksideDevelopments]

I'm sure most of our bits will work but we will check :)

[@matthiaszobl]

@@DarksideDevelopments would be amazing. Cant wait to gain some more Horses out of my Octavia VRS with this engine and 4wheel drive ;)

[@yalnizer2745]

Which air filter do you recommend?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Standard is good from what we tested but AEM Dryflow if you're wanting an aftermarket one

[@smgeraldo]

So with no DPF and Cat out how do you get it through MOT? Really would like this conversion, got one of these, but the MOT issue is very concerning, please would you comment? Many thanks.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

You would have to ask your MOT man!

[@frasersmalley807]

I have a 2014 2.0 diesel Audi A6, can I do similar things to your video?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

You could bit get a 3.0!

[@frasersmalley807]

@@DarksideDevelopments not possible, mine is a 2.0 ultra black edition which I bought on purpose as it's £30 tax 😆 and the tried and tested 2.0.

[@sirfurnish3828]

Great work guys can I ask what do you think I would need to get my golf mk7 gtd to about 260 Bhp atm it's at stage 1 220bhp and 480nm was looking at a price range ect thanks for you time keep up the work

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Hi Drop us an email and we will send a full list :-) Thanks

[@salmanrafiq5708]

@@DarksideDevelopments can you push more power out of my stage 1 ECU and gearbox tuned 240 BHP mark 7.5 golf gtd ?

[@kakaobanana1]

Great video! Just interested if 2.0 TDI CRBC could make similar gains like this? Ofc with larger turbo etc

[@ryanp6138]

Yes the same really

[@cloudec4682]

to eliminate the fap which pieces should I buy? i have a golf 7 gtd

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Drop us an email to [e-mail]

[@moby3412]

I have this car. How much dosh do I throw you guys to get 286hp. 🤔🤔 I've saved up £3000 I'm i close ? Cheers.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

3k won't get that. If you DIY the labour you can get 250hp for 4k ish

[@moby3412]

@@DarksideDevelopments Cheers for the advice, sadly im a gas engineer not a mechanic. Would have to get the pros on it. Probably better to double that figure I guess.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

maybe 20% more!

[@moby3412]

@@DarksideDevelopments Cheers, you guys are great, I plan on doing evening classes to get more involved and thaks for giving me a figure to work with, all that's required now is to pester the wife into submission, although she will need more travel sickness pills going forward. That 286hp car is now at the top of goals list. I know my friends say get the gti or the r but I love my GTD BEAST. Thankyou again 💯💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏅

[@91891Terrell]

So this would also be true in regards to the CRUA engine in the 8VS?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Yes

[@91891Terrell]

@@DarksideDevelopments so would the installation of methanol injection be worth the gains? To overcome the high egts?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

In theory it would, yeah

[@alexderycker5280]

Did you think about meth injection to get the egt lower? The cp3 could be more useful with meth injection without doing the head? Just asking i don’t know much!

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Meth always adds EGT, water maybe a 10c reduction?

[@alexderycker5280]

@@DarksideDevelopments so instead of stopping at 4600rpm it would of stopped at 4700🤣 and add ≈10hp?

[@natel5370]

Ryan are these cars worth doing a DPF delete on a stage one custom tune ?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

If its all working OK just leave it :)

[@jonathanpower5901]

Great video as I'm looking at a gtd, would you recommend the Mk5 over this for ease of modding?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

It depends what you are after, these are good up to 250bhp and a nicer car but if you want more than this the MK5/MK6 is the better platform.

[@jonathanpower5901]

@@DarksideDevelopments thank you for the reply.

[@Psgamer-vu2hp]

Will it make a problem when you tune it up. Transmission problems?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

The clutch was upgraded to handle the power.

[@aidanryan1891]

Can these injectors work on CJCB engines? are they solenoid injectors?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

They can and they are solenoid. Link to them here - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/solenoid-injector-upgrade-for-mk6-mk7-oval-port-2-0-tdi-cr-engines.html

[@aidanryan1891]

@@DarksideDevelopments Would these injectors, and 2260 warrant a cp3 pump aswell or would stock cp4.1 manage ok on CR136. Irish Car here in relation to fuel quality

[@Mr330d]

What’s the best engine in a mk5 golf guys 1.9 105 or 2.0 140 and any engine codes to stay away from ? cheers

[@DarksideDevelopments]

It depends what you want to do and your ultimate power goal. Drop us an email with your goals and we can advise some options. Thanks

[@Mr330d]

Darkside Developments Just as a Reliable Daily and a stage 1 map never hurt 😂 . Where are you guys based as I’d have to travel from Northern Ireland but I do visit family in Leeds and drive down from Scotland. I’ve heard so many horror stories on the 1.9 TDI 105 especially the bxe and a few horror stories on the pd 140 🙈

[@DarksideDevelopments]

@@Mr330d We are around 40mins from Leeds so not far. The 105 will do around 145bhp with a custom remap, the 140 will do close to 180bhp. Both have their own issues.

[@Mr330d]

Darkside Developments 40 mins is nothing compared to the 4 hours 30 mins it takes from cairnryan to Leeds haha . And thank you I like the idea of a tdi specialist mapping it in fairness the 1.9 105s are very strong my friend has one and before remap it was not bad for what it is and after remap different car but I reckon they over quoted him as they claim it was pushing 158Bhp 😒

[@xlr8er91]

So, if i have a 2.0tdi 177bhp ea189, can you make something nice out of it and not breaking the bank? Thanks. Very nice video.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Please send us an email with the vehicle details and we can give you some options - [e-mail]

[@PetSKi67]

170, 177 hp n the old emission thief software! I’ve got an Audi CBBB 170 hp engine, does it have the camshaft module or something, that could be modified reasonably?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Those don't have a camshaft module so we have race camshafts for that engine - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/performance-race-camshaft-kit-for-1-6-2-0-tdi-common-rail-engine.html

[@chillrasta12]

You mentioned comparisons to the "old engine" several times. By old engine do you mean the EA189? Is the EA189 better than the EA288 from a performance standpoint?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Yes the EA189 is the one to have for many reasons, the Arosa has that engine and will remain to have until something better is produced!

[@nunovicente34]

Darkside Developments you need a 1.9 asz 😉🤪

[@recon_ron7746]

@@DarksideDevelopments which golf has the EA189?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

@@recon_ron7746 Mk6 Thanks

[@recon_ron7746]

@@DarksideDevelopments cool, glad I picked up a mk6 😁, too bad I live in the states and diesel modifying is no where near as big as it is in Europe...

[@ak540i2]

Rod bearing wear? Is this common? Is the gtd engine same as the US spec mk7 tdi engine?

[@ryanp6138]

I doubt it's common but this car had a terrible tune. Engines are similar

[@chadhudson1589]

Only place I'm sending my beryl to answer the queries better than vw themselves.

[@DazzzTube]

How much did it cost to do this? I have a mk6 GTD and I only live an hour and a half away, would be nice to give it a bit more kick.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Please send us an email with your reg and power goal and we can price up some options for you - [e-mail]

[@GarryMcGovern]

I was so engrossed in this video, I had to go make a second cuppa!!! I was in touch with you lads before about possible mods for my A6 3.0TDi, but looking at the figures, it just wouldn't make sense. Absolutely not doubting the cost justifies the work - but my car is ancient now with over 200k miles on it, I'd be off my head to spend more than the value of the car to get it done!! Haha!! But you lads have definitely got me thinking of FINALLY changing to something newer...... I just wish I knew about you 10 years ago when I bought this! Oooh, how much power could I get from a BiTdi I wonder......... they're down around the £15k mark now....... damn...... I ain't getting any work done today now thinking about this!! Haha!! Top work lads, keep it up!

[@DarksideDevelopments]

They make a realistic 380hp before EGT is a problem, they drive so nice though.

[@GarryMcGovern]

@@DarksideDevelopments But I've a funny feeling, you lads have a solution for that too! 😆