Hybrid Turbo time for my Mk5 Golf GTI !!

[@andrewlloyd2404]

Never get bored of watching a mk5 build…keep em coming!

[@jimlee7317]

I personally truly enjoy watching over the shoulder of someone who is very skilled at something, upgrading a Volkswagen is a fun thing to watch 🤓

[@DecimalTenths]

Too kind...👌 thanks dude

[@Flishlakv2]

The way you do things makes it easily understandable

[@SpeedingTube]

You could make changing a wheel interesting mate, vlog it all! Having a shelf to raid full of shiny parts, living the dream! 😎👍

[@DecimalTenths]

There's a challenge...🤣🤣

[@Cdsino]

i like the glimpse of every work on a car, not just the easy or good parts.

[@DecimalTenths]

Yeah too many people just skirt over things. 👍

[@alexandruancuta7500]

it's always interesting seeing someone fitting parts on the car, mostly when it's a professional like you

[@MotorMonkeyz]

Great video, not something us novices would notice when fitted the acuator on the car down the back of the block

[@stevenhailey2604]

Iv got a mk5 gti dsg import done most of the service stuff your giving me grate ideas please keep the videos coming

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers pal, videos resuming soon.

[@caveone-365]

Forge makes a good product for sure. I.E. is also another excellent vendor. At least here in the states. You guys over there get all the best stuff and all the 'eurospec' stuff. Makes us stateside guys jealous. I've always enjoyed your channel. Top notch content, and good builds. Thank you for sharing from one tech/ European car nut to another 😉👍👍✌️

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers dude, more vids coming 👍👍

[@AlexTaylorGTI]

Glad to see the TFSI videos back! Have been wanting to K04 my GTI for a while now, however this seems more ideal for me, can't wait to see what figures you get 😀

[@DecimalTenths]

Done a few and they do well. This one's a punt in all honesty....

[@AlexTaylorGTI]

Gotta be worth a shot, hopefully it does well 👍 Mines Stage 2+ currently but it didn't make the power I expected, not sure if that was because of the car or the tuner being a bit cautious but only got 268bhp and 300ft/lbs. The engine was completely rebuilt a year ago after the balance shafts failed, but the turbo wasn't touched so I'm wondering if its down to the actuator being a bit old and tired 🤷‍♂️

[@DecimalTenths]

@@AlexTaylorGTI Only the tuner can tell you why pal. Worn actuators do prevent a decent level of boost being achieved and from holding any to redline so it is a big cause for low power. If I can't make figures for a tried and tested solution I like to try and diagnose why and give suggestions on the solution.

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

Havent had a gti since my last 2 mk2 golf gti 8 valves!! An '86 with 54kmi when i got it and then an '87 a few yrs later.. Now i have a '08 gti 2.0t lined up with not too high mileage on it, i am soo excited to finally have a turbo, somewhat fast one!!! *Cant wait to start getting some mods on it and get her handling nice and making some decent hp!!

[@sidbobby3233]

Loved the tip about actuator. Love the vids mate roll on next 1 🖒👊✌

[@Mr_Cholmondley_Warner]

Does look easy when you’ve got the subframe & exhaust out of the way. I’ve just fitted a hybrid turbo to my 1.6 tdi Caddy, was a struggle but it should make half the power of your Golf once it’s mapped 😂

[@DecimalTenths]

It is easier like that. 🤣

[@steveallam]

I just made a hybrid turbo aswell but I didn't mechine it out tho. I did it by hand did a perfect job. Great video and the wrenching part is cool that what pees what to see.

[@stevensmith3069]

Brilliant vid good learning for people who might be attempting to do their own or like me just like watching progress on cars like that top video 👍

[@AndyKing-x5e]

Great video Nick What needs to be machined to allow the ko4 to fit in the ko3 housing??

[@DecimalTenths]

It'd the k03 comp housing that needs machined to fit over a k04. Not worth it In my opinion, go k04, job done.

[@vrsmartin2981]

Amazing again mate. Loving the tunes too. 😉 Great to see you doing well

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers mate 👍👍

[@mattmckenna3589]

Nice one Nick keep the vids coming

[@BlaxJakx]

How would I know the actuator is set up right without a vac / pressure line pump?

[@alexfrancis7509]

Strangely enough I find it somewhat relaxing and motivational to get my 1.8t sorted

[@DecimalTenths]

Do it 🔥

[@smallmick6586]

Keep the Mk5 stuff coming loving the content ..

[@DecimalTenths]

Lots more coming 😝

[@lucatronconi3558]

In your opinion, is it possible to do this actuator change operation with a turbo already mounted in the car? Thank you

[@DecimalTenths]

It is possible, but a complete pain in the arse, and is scuppered by most bolts not playing ball. Far easier to remove the turbo a d do it OK the bench in comfort.

[@lucatronconi3558]

@@DecimalTenths tkssssss

[@TheRealLemongrab]

I have an 06 GTI TFSI, I’ve only put a cat back exhaust with aftermarket resonator and muffler, (Xforce 3’ cat back) and an Autotech cold air intake kit. What do y’all recommend I get to make a little more power maybe 300hp

[@DecimalTenths]

Full stage 2+ spec so Intercooler, decat, intake, high pressure pump, rs4 fprv, and a good pinch of luck to see over 300bhp. 280-290 hp is typical if the setup is healthy

[@oriolrodriguezrica6194]

Hi!! What problems Have you got before changing the turbo? I ve got an Mk5 gti with oil consumption 1L- 3000km and a lot of oil in the entrance of intercooler. The car is running good, no smokes and not have extrange sounds from turbo. Is the turbo starting to death? Keep going with that videos!

[@mks2310]

I love these videos

[@BIGCMV]

Can I ask you what spring you went for in the actuator?

[@DecimalTenths]

Stock spring pal. I'd even suggest that the Forge isn't the best one now. An uprated stock spring like we sell are better

[@BIGCMV]

@@DecimalTenths thanks mate

[@rickydub6950]

Always interesting man 👌😎 nice testing with the actuator, used a brake fluid pump to test mine in the past, need to get a mityvac in the tools cupboard

[@DecimalTenths]

Yeah man we set up wastegates quite often so worth having. We'll worth it, can test vacuum too 👍

[@mannybee]

Can this be done with the auq engined KO3s turbo cars, keep up the awesome content

[@DecimalTenths]

AUQ is an 1.8t, but yes we supply hybrid turbos for them engines 😁

[@HarrySchuil]

Where did you get the turbo from?

[@feonics8917]

You do make it look easy! Did you not want to re locate the DV while you were there?

[@DecimalTenths]

This turbo was a test to be honest, to see how an anti surge k04 with k03 compressor housing will work. I may just relocate the dv yet if it coughs on like I think it might..

[@feonics8917]

@@DecimalTenths Mine's rough idling intermittently when cold so i reckon it needs a walnut blast and new injectors. lots of fun to be had.

[@DecimalTenths]

@@feonics8917 yeah very common, lots cone in rough and leave purring, especially due to the injectors. Get them tested and refurbished properly. Worth it 👍👍

[@sethhenderson1036]

im looking to put a CTS ko4 hybrid turbo on my mk5 gti, would I be able to see the 350- 370 bhp numbers with the right supporting mods, or will the ko4 hybrid turbo limit that power?

[@DecimalTenths]

You mean k03 hybrid? I've never tuned that turbo before but most k03 hybrids make 340-350bhp. K04s and hybrid make 350-400bhp.

[@flamurmuli1]

Great I’m looking forward to this build, how much would this build cost someone?

[@DecimalTenths]

I'll do a project cost video on this I reckon 👍

[@seanobrien5520]

Seriously interesting 👍👍👍

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers dude 👍

[@andrewtaylor9704]

Loving this channel, you’re just down the road from me so I may pop in. I’ve got a pretty pristine low mileage Edition 35; I want to keep it looking stock but it seems a waste to not unlock some extra BHP - what would you do if it was yours?

[@DecimalTenths]

Hey man cheers! Ed35s react really well to a stage 2 tune as they have the CDL engine. Expect 300ish bhp and a good chunk of torque. After that it needs mods to get the best out of it. Love an ED35, we've done a good few now

[@twoends80]

I'm watching it 🤟🏻

[@DecimalTenths]

👍👍😁

[@CarChris82]

Great job mate a a good tip on the forge actuator.did you go for a k03 hybrid over a k04 for less lag

[@DecimalTenths]

Hi pal, no I did a deal with someone on this turbo a long time ago. I nearly sold it on ages ago, but I need a turbo so thought feck it, what could go wrong...🤣

[@CarChris82]

@@DecimalTenths fairplay mate I would probably do the same just send it 🤣😂 ,looking forward to seeing how it does

[@DecimalTenths]

@@CarChris82 Same mate, I've mapped similar setups and they've been good in the past so here's to hoping 👍🤣

[@CarChris82]

@@DecimalTenths I'm sure it will be all good mate fingers crossed 🤞 im thinking about coming up to you this year for a rod job on my mk1 tt

[@Fodenfan-eg]

I want to Ko4 turbo my 5 gti what will be the best S3 KO4 or Golf R KO4 turbo

[@DecimalTenths]

They're the same k04-064.

[@Fodenfan-eg]

@DecimalTenths Thank you very much for the reply. I appreciate it

[@NoName-st6zc]

What's your idea behind this K03/K04 Hybrid Turbo compared to just simply using a K04? Are you hoping for better response/quicker spool low down?

[@DecimalTenths]

Nope, it's just for shits n giggles. Saves relocating the DV, that's about it. Tuned a few of these and they generally end up nice drivers and that's all I want.

[@NoName-st6zc]

@@DecimalTenths I'm very curious about the results. Since i swapped to the K04 on my GTI i always missed the low down torque from the K03. Above 3k rpm the K04 is obviously really nice and way more potent than the K03 but on your laid-back daily driver type scenarios (anything below 3k rpm with just part throttle), which quite frankly is the range you're mostly driving at on your typical drives, i found the K04 to be almost annoying at times, especially in the city. With the K03 you always had that sweet little boost shove at 2k rpm already which made it just so effortless to live with. Anyway, long story short : a k03 hybrid where i could maintain a decent daily driver shove at 2k rpm while reaching just about 320-340hp would be my dream turbo setup for an mk5 GTI. Living with the K04 made me realize that the fun doesn't necessarily have to come from bigger top end numbers, at least not on a car that's daily driven.

[@roybamford8698]

Cool content can I ask what price the forge actuator are ?

[@DecimalTenths]

About £150 depending on spec mate 👍

[@roybamford8698]

@@DecimalTenths I’ve got a edition 30 mk5

[@DecimalTenths]

@@roybamford8698 Yeah you need a FM-VAG06 actuator and they are about £150 with the dreaded.

[@NugShrub]

I run the hybrid KO4 on my A4. The cheapos will last you about 10k miles with spirited driving daily. Keep a couple on hand lol

[@DecimalTenths]

Yeah this one wasn't a cheap chunky turbo, it's a genuine k04 with k04 core, it's just got a machined k03 comp housing so I don't have to relocate the diverter valve. We will see how long it lasts....🤣🙈😝

[@audittnegru]

@@DecimalTenths i've ran a dv relocation kit on my k03 just to be able to check up on it easier.. annnd cuz it now looks as if i'm running a k04 lol, may actually go for it later down the road

[@markymarktt8697]

Be interested to no we’re u got the turbo from buddy

[@DecimalTenths]

It's a cobbled together kind of affair pal, and very much a punt. It's basically just a k04 turbo really.

[@markymarktt8697]

@@DecimalTenths looking forward to the the end result buddy

[@jakel9410]

Just started watching this build and I love it. I have a similar turbo Technics hybrid in my 2.0TSI rocco. Made 355hp. great compromise for a k04 especially for my platform where they aren’t a direct fit. Look forward to seeing what’s coming 🙌

[@DecimalTenths]

Cool, I've tuned lots of k03 hybrids to 350bhp, so hoping this one is similar 🔥

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

What year is your scirocco!???

[@jakel9410]

@@BabyCharlotteschannel mines a 2011 mate. CCZB engine. Going big turbo soon 🤪😂

[@walther89]

where can i get that turbo ? kind regards :)

[@DecimalTenths]

Custom build only. I wasn't all that impressed with it hence I went k04 in the end.

[@alboo7637]

As always a great vid. Are you going to vagfest this year

[@DecimalTenths]

Cheers, might do. We're just looking into which shows to go to now.

[@alboo7637]

The main show day is this sunday at sunny kendal show ground

[@HidRomail]

Nice video!!! What happened to Spence?

[@DecimalTenths]

Doing his own thing these days

[@HidRomail]

@@DecimalTenths Gotcha!! Better get whatever car you are aiming to put on track ready, and track it already!! Love your content!

[@stephenpato5524]

I have an 8P TFSI, I'm almost sure I'll go k04 at some point. Real question is whether to forge or not....... subbed 👍🏽

[@DecimalTenths]

For k04 power, Don't waste your money pal. They are strong enough to take a k04. 😁

[@stephenpato5524]

@@DecimalTenths I hear you.... just don't have enough faith in the BWA rods on a maxxed k04 🙈

[@DecimalTenths]

@@stephenpato5524 Have faith... its ring landings you want to be concerned at...🤣

[@stephenpato5524]

@@DecimalTenths 😲but I thought the ring-land issue was strictly an ea888 plague? What can be done to mitigate ?

[@davidkane8660]

"Very professional" of you nick dropping the spanner like us diy'ers lol...... Good vid buddy. Where did you get the hybrid from May I ask

[@DecimalTenths]

Got to keep it real ..🤣 Thos turbo is a pure punt pal, bought it cheap off a lad a long time ago. No idea where it came from, but I've had it open, measured it and it is what it is so we will see how it does. If its crap I'll just swap it out 🙈

[@davidkane8660]

@@DecimalTenths wort case sinario is just but a genuine kkk k04 064 and put the cold side into it buddy. There are alot of the cheap hybrids out there that last 5 mins but then there are some really nice units that last forever too. The units looking good these days too buddy how's spence's titty coming along too.... I guess there is still a power battle between that and the mk5 or has that developed into both full on builds bud?

[@DecimalTenths]

@@davidkane8660 Don't see Spence these days dude, he's doing his own thing.

[@davidkane8660]

@@DecimalTenths no way you two haven't fallen out have ya

[@joelb2660]

I do like your videos, nice one. One small thing, your audio balance between voice parts and the banging tubes is a bit off. The banging tunes are a bit too banging. 😂

[@DecimalTenths]

Normalising the audio is something I do on every video, and I also watch the video back once exported, however as soon as youtube gets it, it sometimes sends the audio wonky. Especially if viewed on a phone. Does my head in. Point taken though 🤣👍

[@joelb2660]

@@DecimalTenths weird. I’m watching on my TV. I’ll compare on my phone.

[@DecimalTenths]

@@joelb2660 I've been toying with using a different editor to get over this, as sometimes I end up having to consider making rhe audio much quieter... Complete amateur...🤣

[@joelb2660]

@@DecimalTenths it could be your editor. I’m no pro at this. Been a good while since I uploaded anything!

[@DecimalTenths]

@@joelb2660 Almost glad to hear others hear it too... bain of my life 🤣

[@richardwigley]

You’d think that forge would make a part that fits correctly.

[@DecimalTenths]

They're made very well pal, but depending on how the turbo is clocked makes a difference. Easy to just mod slightly and get it bang on.

[@richardwigley]

@@DecimalTenths so on an “OEM clocked” turbo they fit straight on? Could you not just clock yours so it fitted? Or would that mean downpipe fitting issues?

[@DecimalTenths]

@@richardwigley All depends pal, most need a little modification, even on stock turbos in my experience. You can clock the turbo to make it better, or mod the actuator or both. I test fitted this turbo and every other one and was happy with the cold to hot side orientation so chose to mod the bracket.

[@richardwigley]

@@DecimalTenths Cool.. thanks for the info

[@NolTee2]

Fitting a boring turbo! Im a watching it 🧐

[@DecimalTenths]

Do it...🤣

[@davidross-oo2vh]

Hybrid turbo? Chinese?

[@DecimalTenths]

Nope this was a k04 turbo, with a machined k03 compressor housing. It went on to make 350bhp, 360ftlbs. I'd personally suggest going k04 is a better option.

[@davidross-oo2vh]

@@DecimalTenths ok cool..I was thinking of upgrading my 2001 beetle 1.8t ..Any experience with a race n75 valve? Is it worth it? They claim up to 30 h.p. with it...I played with different diverter valves but I didn't see a significant difference

[@marcf6092]

😜 Ｐｒⓞм𝕠𝕤𝐌

[@HarrySchuil]

Where did you get the turbo from?

[@HarrySchuil]

Where did you get the turbo from?