Jetta 2.0T TSI - K04 Turbo Install

Join us as we install the HPA Motorsports Hybrid K04 Turbo kit into the Mk5 2.0T Jetta Wolfsburg. We flash the ECU with the Eurodyne K04 Base Map and take the car out for some pulls. What a difference! The car keeps pulling all the way to redline even with the stock intercooler and turbo outlet pipe still in place. This is exactly what the car needed. Enjoy the video! Please like, share, and subscribe :)
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Mods in this video:
1. HPA Hyrbrid K04 Turbo
2. Eurodyne K04 Software
3. Snow Performance Stage 1 WMI
4. One Step Colder NGK Spark Plugs
5. South Bend Stage 2 Daily Clutch
6. Spulen Dogbone Mount Insert
7. Custom Cat back Exhaust
8. 42DD 3" Catted Downpipe
9. Neuspeed P-Flo Intake
10. R8 Coil Packs
11. 2 Stickers

[@daviscc65]

It’s always gti this and gti that. Thank you for doing a Jetta.

[@WannabeTuners]

Thanks bud! I appreciate that!

[@daviscc65]

Absolutely nobody cares

[@guinto714]

Jette and gti are practically the same thing when it comes to the engine if you speaking of the 2.0t engines

[@daviscc65]

@@guinto714 absolutely right. Same car basically minus the hatchback. But the gti always get more love lol

[@guinto714]

@@daviscc65 yeah that is because more people do modifications on gtis since it is the sportier versión of the jetta. But they basically have the same power output and same engine tfsi and tsi on both cars

[@ancientapparition1638]

lmao leave the oil changes to the professionals. love this guy

[@laalaa99stl]

I know you guys didn't intend for this to be an instructional video, but it wouldn't have hurt (and probably might save a few people) if you'd mention priming the turbo before firing it up. But kudos for taking on such a daunting project and having the confidence to actually videodocument it.

[@ctsaunderson]

Just picked up the K04 from HPA, its a great investment, and fun, but work, to install!

[@dantecalabretta180]

"this is it though" famous last words

[@MatthewTaylor3]

3:12 Drinking while doing a turbo installation??? The warranty for that turbo install was immediately voided.

[@LJM2stepspain]

I know you are joking, but I started breaking a lot less clips and messing things up when I started drinking while working. Helps you slow down and stop trying to rush through the job, but enjoy it more.

[@davidescobedo1317]

Bro i do timing in these while I’m lit 🔥 lmfao he makes a point sometimes even a cigarettes break helps you clear your mind and take a different approach

[@vwmafia]

Next time u guys don't have to remove the turbo mounts on the head. Just the top nuts on the manifold. Those are just a guide. Nice install 👌

[@Japplesnap]

How much did you lose on the low end? I'm considering going to a K04, but I love the instant, low end torque that I get from my K03. I just wish the K04 could provide that same kind of feeling, with no lag and immediate boost.

[@WannabeTuners]

It's been a very long time so it's hard to remember. I think you lose a bit but not too much since the ko4 is still small and spools pretty quick. The midrange is way more punchy with a ko4. If you do tight autocross or something the delay might matter to you Im not sure. Hope that helps slightly! The car is in storage right now but I think It pulls hard after 3,000rpm

[@JAREDsFOr]

I've got a stage 2 MKV GLI myself. I haven't done the k04 swap yet, but when you started listing off all the things you've had to replace it was like you reading off my receipts 🤣 I went through two water pumps before switching to a Graf cast aluminum one.

[@WannabeTuners]

Oh nice I didn't know there are upgraded water pumps on the market for these :)

[@necremuusd]

I'm using this as an instructional video. My k03 went out, so I found a k03 to replace it, with k04 internals, so I'm hoping it'll be fairly straight forward. Seems very similar to replacing a turbo on a 2022 trailblazer (I've done probably 10 to 15 of those, (GM Service Technician)) I couldn't really find any instructional videos on a Jetta though. But once I saw this, I was like, dang heck ya, this will work perfectly. So that's my project this weekend. Hoping everything works out. I have a 2010 Wolfsburg Edition with the 2.0T and DSG. I'm pretty excited to see what kinda extra power it puts down. They said it bumps it up from 200 to 255 without a tune, but I guess we'll see.

[@WannabeTuners]

@@necremuusd Nice! It's always best to get a tune when upgrading flow mods for engine safety and to get the best performance out of the setup

[@nikosraptis1985]

Very good job guys!!! Do you had to replace the injectors with bigger ones, intercooler and upgrade the high pressure fuel pump ?

[@WannabeTuners]

On the TSI the stock injectors and high pressure fuel pump are okay, but for the FSI the high pressure fuel pump or pump internals needs an upgrade. Not sure about injectors for FSI. This car was run for a while on the stock intercooler and k04 but the intercooler has since been upgraded

[@half_r_mk5]

hi guys, this is another great video as i'm planning on removing my turbo. On the Axle part, did you guys fully remove the axle, or you only removed the bolts from the transmission side and was able to move the axle to give room underneath to access the turbo lines? Update: I think after watching over the video, looks like you guys didn't pull the drive shaft all the way. Hmmm...I plan on pulling the turbo from the bottom side so it looks like for mine, i'll have to remove the entire drive shaft to see if I can pull my turbo from the bottom. It's a big turbo also, a Precision 5858. I'm replacing it with the same spec turbo and rebuilding the old one.

[@dylanrowan6626]

I’m scared to even tune my 06 Jetta with a FSI BPY with the mileage I’m at right now... 252,500. I have done some tasteful cosmetic upgrades. Wheels, tint, chrome accents inside the car, mk6 radio, knocked an inch and half off my shifter for reduced throw, rain guards, rear windshield lip, spoiler, resonator delete with a stainless steel high flow muffler (sounds pretty good), also have it sitting on race land ultimos, I’m sure I’m forgetting a few other things too.

[@WannabeTuners]

Hey man that's awesome, I'm behind on cosmetics I really want some nice side skirts or a nice rear valence. If you haven't already, I suggest a stage 1 tune. It's a great start and really makes the engine feel alive without the need for any supporting mods. 100% best bang for buck performance mod to start

[@dylanrowan6626]

I’ve been thinking about a stage 1 tune. If I do go with one I’m going APR. I used to have some nice color matched side skirts on as well but one flew off on the highway somewhere. Thought for sure they were secured but I guess a few of the screws fell out lol. I was pretty pissed and now I haven’t been able to find any side skirts that were just like the ones I had.

[@WannabeTuners]

@@dylanrowan6626 Damn, and the worst part is side skirts are soo big that shipping is a pain in the @$$. I hear good things about APR stage 1 tunes. My stage 1 tune was unitronic (before k04) which I had no complaints with either. I'm now using HPA's k04 software which I think runs better than eurodyne's base k04 maps.

[@ryantornai945]

I'm also having on same path as you. Had 09 GLI for 2 years and slowly have been modding more, when I intended to not go past a simple tune. k04 is on the way. I'll also be starting off with the eurodyne base tune

[@WannabeTuners]

Awesome! It's a lot of fun and just what the car needed. You'll be making over 300 at the wheels on the Eurodyne base file alone:)

[@ryantornai945]

Any big tips or tricks or something you wish you had before you started? I think I have a adequate tool set with a good set of long and short triple squares. Im mostly afraid of snapping a turbo stud which I heard can be a nightmare. Ive probably read every diy and manual im oit there for k04 install I just like to be obsessive in my research.

[@WannabeTuners]

The triple squares are definitely important, The coolant line on the turbo (one with the banjo bolt) gave us issues. Make sure it is seated properly, for some reason, even when we used the thicker copper crush washer that came with the kit, the rigid coolant line was hitting a metal plug on the CHRA in the center of the turbo, so we had to grind down the plug with an angle grinder so that the coolant line wouldn't interfere. You'll know if its not seated as the coolant leak will be substantial, I heard coolant dripping as soon as I started topping off the coolant before starting the car. The exhaust manifold studs were a pain. Our kit came with replacements, but youll find that some of the nuts will come out fine, others will come out with the stud, and over all it's a pain because there isn't a whole lot of room. Best advice I can give is give yourself time like a whole weekend in case you run into issues with stuck bolts. The heat-shield on the exhaust manifold is a pain in the ass to remove as well, If I remember correct, some of those fasteners were allen wrench style. If I remember more troublesome parts I'll let you know, good luck!

[@extremenews5341]

Lmbooooooooo the being of the video had me rolling

[@WannabeTuners]

Hahaha

[@truckgum2574]

Loving the JTi vids . Quick qsn , would you get the gains before the tune ? Also my Jetta has 225k km 🙀 with an auto dsg would k04 update be advisable. Single owner extremely well maintained.

[@WannabeTuners]

Thanks! If maintenance is good and there are no issues with the vehicle it should be good. Maybe do a compression test for peace of mind. As you know, anytime an upgrade in power is made there is always the chance of something breaking. I drove the car for 3 days on stock software while waiting for the tune to be sent to me and it felt stock. I think the ECU with stock software may also run the risk of over boost since it is controlling the boost control solenoid as if it were the smaller k03 turbo. I definitely recommend a tune if you go with the k04

[@likemikeproduction3137]

Have a franken turbo on my mk5 put like 8 cars on a Focus rs today love mine

[@WannabeTuners]

It completely changes the feel of the car in a GOOD way :)

[@groundkramer]

Dmvmotorworks i wonder what the difference is between your Franken and Hpa’s ko4.. i do remember seeing a franken put down 346whp and 322wtq although not sure what fuel they were running. I have a mkv gti with the hpa kit and manifold and tmic and alot more put down 298whp and 290wtq on chevron 94 in vancouver bc!

[@likemikeproduction3137]

groundkramer don’t know really the difference I made 315 on Unitronic Stage 2+ time hoping after I do wmi and unitedmotor sport tune or eurodyne get around 350

[@groundkramer]

nice what fuel were you running? Nice may need to look at forged internals in the near future if your planning for around 350whp although WMI will help a lot!

[@likemikeproduction3137]

groundkramer yeah got some vids on mine of the car wasent running full boost was falling of in 4th if you wanna check them out had to buy a gfb Dv

[@edjr2572]

Good Video still trying to decide if I should get this turbo. Did you change the injectors on it or are you using the stock injector? I have an MKV Jetta Fsi.

[@WannabeTuners]

This engine is the TSI, so the high pressure fuel pump internals and injectors did not need to be upgraded. The k04 doesn't flow enough air to max out the stock injectors on the TSI. I don't know about the requirements for an FSI, but a tune to accommodate for upgraded injectors would most likely be required. I would call one of the pro tuners such as HPA, APR, Unitronic, etc. They will surely know exactly when the injectors should be upgraded. I know the high pressure fuel pump internals are one of the first things to be upgraded in the FSI from what I've read :)

[@heavenlyhatch6219]

Eddie Jr ya u can upgrade them to get a bit more power u would be ok on stock but u won't be getting the k04 to like 20 psi on them u can get r8 or tt rs injectors and then retune u would make about 330 ish depends on tune and the engine wear

[@AdammP]

I noticed this on my 2.0tfsi when I had the turbo off.. howcome the exhaust wheel and wastegate are snow white? Mine was the exact same as fhat.. Surely this is an indication of running too lean ? Any ideas

[@WannabeTuners]

I am also confused by this. I am unsure as well. I have rebuilt this engine and I noticed the same whiteness on my K04 wheel, so it isn't just the K03 turbo. The K03 had unitronic and eurodyne tunes and the k04 had eurodyne before I switched to HPA. Either all of these tunes run on the leaner side or it could also be ethanol content in fuel. I use 94octane fuel which my local gas stations say may contain up to 10% ethanol. If you find out the true answer definitely let me know! Take care.

[@AdammP]

@@WannabeTuners thanks for the reply, at first I thought it could be down to elevated exhaust manifold temperature with having a tune but I did come to the conclusion that direct injection engines are supposedly more efficient and capable of running more lean due to higher compression ratios during situations such as cruising. But I wouldn't of thought it would be so lean to white the turbos out like this. I thought it was just mine but now I feel a bit more at ease with seeing and hearing about it elsewhere lol. I was tempted just to get an afr as I am running a tune on a stock k03, I have an ea113 engine and yours is an ea888 so it makes it less likely to have problematic issues relating to the same white turbo. Which also makes me feel more at ease with it being normal and not a tune issue. You'd think however whilst planting it the extra fuel would just overcome it and cover it in carbon like a normal exhaust. Who knows !

[@teezy_s]

Unitronic FTW ... great upload man .. will be doing this soon on my mk5

[@DjStiv3]

Whats the exact numbers youre looking at for a k04 swap in mk5? Also aside from tune etc, what else you need? Is it as simple as swapping out turbos few little things or you have to upgrade everything? Thanks, dont have time to wstch 20 min lol

[@marcbrown8834]

Did you had to update software on ECM and injector's?

[@WannabeTuners]

Yea the car at the time originally had a Eurodyne k04 tune, but eventually we switched to an HPA k04 tune which felt much better

[@beastmeetbybeastexhaust835]

Hey how did you guys manage to take the heat shield off? I cant figure out how to take that thing off....

[@WannabeTuners]

Don't forget about the bolts on the bottom side of the shield. You can use a mirror to help locate them from the top.

[@beastmeetbybeastexhaust835]

@@WannabeTuners Thanks I appreciate it! haha I would love to see someone take the shield off using a mirror.

[@Evisceration420]

love all your videos boys, keep em comin

[@WannabeTuners]

Thanks man:)

[@MrNotStock]

"11. 2 Stickers" Noice

[@ancientapparition1638]

adds 500 hp

[@ElJaviTuning]

Bro where did you buy the hybrid k04 turbo? it's a k03 housing but k04 core

[@jcdiego3391]

Hey I’m kinda dumb. How can I find out which engine I have? I’m pretty sure I have the base model 2012 Jetta. Any advice would be appreciated!

[@YuStudios]

How has HPA's hybrid K04 been for you? I heard their quality control wasn't consistent.-

[@WannabeTuners]

No issues with the turbo at all after nearly 2 years. Only issue is my craving for more power did not go away :)

[@michaelbatibo2740]

i wonder if the primed the turbo before they switched on the car

[@WannabeTuners]

Hey we didn't prime the turbo, but it's definitely a great idea to prevent possible wear on the turbos bearings at start up. I'm not sure if they come with some form of assembly lube in them. Either way, it's been 2.5 years with absolutely zero issues :)

[@michaelbatibo2740]

@@WannabeTuners nice.

[@benjaminnielsen358]

Im in love ... where did you order that turbo? And what kinda speedo is that? I got a Jetta mk5 from 2007 with an Old vw speedo with red Numbers and blue pins 🤣

[@WannabeTuners]

Thanks! I got it from ECS tuning, my only regret is not going bigger lol. The speedometer and gauge cluster is stock. This is the mk6 cluster for the 2.0TSI 2009+. The 2009/2010 MKV Jetta 2.0t had the mk6 GTI powertrain

[@itsparkersmith5210]

Would you recommend buying a name brand full kit or a rebuilt k04 on eBay? I’m planning on putting it in my 2006 Audi A3 FSI 2.0T

[@WannabeTuners]

I personally avoided ebay kits only because its unclear what warranty or quality you get. Most of the time a seller can turn back and say "you did something wrong with the installation" even if the rebuilt turbo you bought was worn out. It sucks that the name brand full kits are so expensive though. Hope that helps.

[@levony1489]

hi, i have an 08 gli with 170k on it...the car will need a turbo in the near future and I was wondering if I should go KO4 or not. a big concern for me is reliability; how has the rest of the car held up under the extra boost?

[@WannabeTuners]

For reliability, the K04 isn't going to give you issues as long as the installation is done right and the software you get is reputable. Replace all seals on the oil/coolant lines going to the turbo (those copper crush washers tend to leak if re-used a few times, and they're dirt cheap to replace. That said, anytime you take a vehicle away from stock, you'll be taking some risks, but this hobby is about weighing those risks. If I had to do it all again, I'd go bigger, but other than that, the k04 wasn't by any means unreliable in my experience. The more power you add, the more strain you put on worn/underspec'd components. It's hard to tell without knowing the full history of the car, so you'll have to weigh your own risk vs reward. Making sure all maintenance is up to date is #1. Hope that helps!

[@levony1489]

good to know, thanks!

[@adriancontreras2307]

I have a problem I changed my turbo for a k04 and now I have problems with the spark plugs that cracks especially the one of cylinder 1. You could recommend me some spark plug that are not the original ones for jetta I need one that resists more heat I think.

[@WannabeTuners]

This car has ngk BKR8EIX

[@adriancontreras2307]

I notice that in the video the check engine light was blinking, is that normal? because the same thing happens in my car when I go fast

[@WannabeTuners]

@@adriancontreras2307 I think that's the traction control light in the video. If you have a blinking EPC light and check engine light you may have misfire codes which can be coil packs as well as plugs

[@comedyman112]

i know golf 6 R has a K04 turbo. Why is this called Hybrid? is it different from the stock K04?

[@WannabeTuners]

That is a great question and to be honest I do not really know the answer. HPA Motorsport will surely have that information though. I always thought it was just the same turbo as they have in the Golf R and Audi S3 but you're right, the term Hybrid is confusing!

[@DjStiv3]

When putting in a mk5 its called hybrid? My opinion would be the fact youre using a new turbo into an old car. Youre not getting all the rest of having a newer car and different parts. Youre just swapping in a turbo giving breath to an older car. Hence hybrid.

[@niiconiick]

How much psi were you pushing with the boost after the tune?

[@WannabeTuners]

If I recall correctly, peak boost was right around 20 psi or slightly higher.

[@hunterlambert3072]

Could this turbo work on a stock '12 Jetta? Only things I've done are Cold Air Intake and Straight piped side exhaust. I'm aware I'll need other things but the engine as is handle the turbo?

[@WannabeTuners]

What kind of engine is in that Jetta?

[@hunterlambert3072]

2.0 8v NA. Stock base model

[@WannabeTuners]

@@hunterlambert3072 sorry this turbo won't fit that engine.

[@hunterlambert3072]

Whats best for this engine without buying an entire car?

[@WannabeTuners]

@@hunterlambert3072 I'm not familiar with those engines, you could try and see if people sell tunes for them but I have no clue sorry

[@PPWWNNEEDD]

can some1 give me any clue and i do install Intake and turbo on golf 5 2.0 FSI ? and what will be the income of it if its possible?

[@dmperformance5060]

what is the turbo model to install For plug and play of other compañy?

[@erwer66]

Why do you remove from the bottom? I take them out from the top. I can only imagine the nightmare taking the bottom bolts/nuts for the turbo mount trying to hold the turbo up

[@WannabeTuners]

Most of the work from the bottom was for the down-pipe nuts and a few for the manifold. We had trouble removing the heat shield over the exhaust manifold so we had a better view from the bottom. Thanks for the comment, If I do more turbo work in the future ill try from the top and maybe it'll go more smooth! You're probably better at getting that heat shield off quicker lol, I hate that damn thing!

[@erwer66]

Wannabe Tuners 3 triple square bolts and the last one is a peace of shit Allen bolt that likes to strip. You need the ball hex socket set to remove it

[@WannabeTuners]

You speak very real truths, I stripped the allen bolt when I had the engine on an engine stand off the car lol, I dont know why they use them, pain in the arse

[@MaxCohagen]

"erwer66" can u draw those bolts places on this pics? (roughly) www.pictureshack.net/images/74279_2-0-tfsi-tip-bwa22.jpg i want to swap my turbo tomorrow..and would like to know where those triple squares and allen bolt take place :D that heat shield work sounds terrible..... :/ otherwise thanks for infos !

[@WannabeTuners]

The torques are on top of the shield holding those solid lines in place, The allen's are behind and above the manifold, you can see one of the allens in this picture I found online. Good luck man! The allen in the pic is the same colour as the shield (looks like a plug, to the left on the shield) www.dezmembrarivictoria.ro/image/cache/catalog/vw_tiguan/IMG_4803-700x700.jpg

[@meta1518]

Yeah I have a Jetta gli and am happy with it. I choose the the gli over the gti mainly because I am not a fan of hatchbacks. Now am going to mod the fuck out of the GLI.

[@WannabeTuners]

Nice! The best part is that there are a huge amount of aftermarket parts out there! Hopefully the prices come down once these cars age a little more.

[@tylerjohnson4825]

you guys are talking about oil, i saw some dripping when you were showing us were the shield was 5:04.

[@WannabeTuners]

I see what you are talking about, the drip on the solid line right? Good catch! We filmed the video steps in a bit of a skew, it's possible we loosened the oil feed/return at the K03 turbo prepping for removal before filming the scene from under the car. Some of that may be seepage from loosening the line. The good news is there have been no leaks since installing the K04. EDIT: Of course now that I said there are no leaks on the K04 setup, I am expecting to walk outside and see a puddle under my car :)

[@LynxStarAuto]

No that's a common leak. The gasket goes bad and you get a leak from there. It runs down and drips off the pipe.

[@tonylyons9727]

A cold beer and while doing mods on ya car 👌amen 🙏

[@WannabeTuners]

Haha it's like the best thing ever!

[@sergiobarraza192]

Oil change/coolant flush required ?

[@WannabeTuners]

The coolant flush was done two months before this video, you loose a little bit of coolant so have enough to top up after the install. As for oil, pretty much all of it is in the pan by the time you get the oil feed/drain lines off, so you don't really lose any. It just seeps a little. Always good to have some extra coolant and oil in case you need to top up. Probably a good idea to change the oil to have some fresh new oil for the turbo break in period!

[@robertm.w2323]

Was up guys quick question I have a 2013 Jetta gli and just purchased the APR 2 down pipe and wanna buy a bung for the censor to stay off just for Back up would you know the size of the bung I was told the would run the test pipe file but since I haven’t took it in I’d like to get the bung just don’t know the size or what brand to buy can you help

[@WannabeTuners]

Pretty sure the thread/bung size for bosch sensors is M18 x 1.5. Not sure where on the downpipe it should be placed or how much space it needs though. Best bet would be to find the part number for the sensor and then look for what adapters it fits. I think ecstuning offers a few bung options for our engines. Good luck!

[@robertm.w2323]

Wannabe Tuners thanks I just got off the phone with APR they told I shouldn’t have a problem but if I due the VW place knows to Run the test pipe file and That will clear it up but they said I shouldn’t need it so I did call ecs and left a message for the bung thanks for your help

[@MatthewTaylor3]

Was this swap done on stock hardware other than the Eurodyne flash?

[@WannabeTuners]

From the footage in this video the car had a Neuspeed P-Flo intake, 3" catted 42 DD downpipe, stock intercooler, NGK heat range 8 spark plugs, Red top R8 coilpacks, Spulen dog bone mount insert, base k04 file from Eurodyne, and the latest revision timing tensioner :) The intercooler was upgraded to a Wagner tuning core in another one of our videos

[@MatthewTaylor3]

@@WannabeTuners Was removing the bottom bracket that the manifold rests on really required? I removed the top bolts expecting the turbo to slide upwards until it hits the studs

[@01001011011010010110]

eM this is a really good step by step manual www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Volkswagen_Golf_GTI_Mk_V/63-ENGINE-Replacing_Your_Turbo/63-ENGINE-Replacing_Your_Turbo.htm

[@1990325is]

@@WannabeTuners where did you buy the turbo?

[@paulpalacios7197]

Have a 08 Jetta FSI, any other upgrades with a KO4?

[@WannabeTuners]

For FSI they recommend upgrading fuel pump internals, not sure if the FSI needs anything else that's different. Definitely a 3" downpipe, as the stock downpipes are very restrictive on both FSI and TSI. Tune is also a must. An upgraded intercooler helps. The HPA K04 kit I bought had a stock location mount for the diverter valve. If the K04 you buy doesn't have a stock location mount for the diverter valve you might need a diverter valve relocation kit. If you have a 6speed manual and the clutch is worn out, it might slip under high load in the higher gears. I don't know for sure because I upgraded the clutch before K04

[@lordfrieza4236]

Can I put this in a stock mk5 2010 Jetta that doesn’t have a turbo

[@WannabeTuners]

No unfortunately not. This turbo is made for the TSI/FSI 2.0T engines. The turbine housing casting is part of the exhaust manifold. Among other things, fitting this turbo onto a different engine will take more work than it is worth, sorry.

[@AlpoMartinez88]

Hey what all I need for the K04 swap I have a mk5 Jetta 2.0T and a B6 Audi 1.8T

[@WannabeTuners]

depends on what you already have done to the car, and if its FSI or TSI. Are you k04 swapping the jetta or the audi?

[@AlpoMartinez88]

The FSI on the mk5 Jetta

[@WannabeTuners]

@@AlpoMartinez88 I haven't worked on an FSI but from what I gather, best bet for K04 is a complete kit (lots of companies like APR, USP etc make one) which includes all the gaskets and lines you need. You'll need your high pressure fuel pump upgraded and you need a tune for the k04 as well. An intake and intercooler upgrade is recommended as well. I ran a k04 with the stock intercooler for a few months before I upgraded, but the intercooler upgrade helps with flow and reducing heat soak.

[@robertm.w2323]

Great video just found your link browsing on turbos and other car parts I have a 2013 Jetta Gli autobahn last week put in the APR stage 1 and what a difference now here my question for you what would a KO4 turbo be a good place to purchase at and I would have to go stage 2 first then KO4 but is just a swap out turbos meaning would I have to change anything else I’m new to this so be patient with me thanks

[@WannabeTuners]

Hi thank you for your comment! The K04 is a pretty good upgrade. After almost 1year with it I am feeling like I want more power in the top end so I may be upgrading once again, but the k04 is a great bolt-on upgrade. You do not need to go stage 2 if you want to go K04 but you need a k04 tune and a 3" downpipe if you go with a k04 turbo. The stock downpipe will fit on the k04, but you need the flow of a 3" downpipe if you want everything to work properly. Some kits require you to buy exhaust manifold and downpipe gaskets if they are not included. I am not sure about the clutches in those cars. If you have the same stock clutch as the early 2009-2010 gti's then it may slip under high load with a k04 depending on how worn it is. Most of my information comes from the vwvortex forums and sites like myfastgti etc. Hope that helps you on your way! :)

[@robertm.w2323]

Wannabe Tuners Hi thanks for the reply I have the DSG so I’m gonna go with the APR 3 inch down pipe I just ordered the AWE track back exhaust so what wound the K04 price be just wondering for later I’m pretty new to this so I will go stage 2 so what u just read what I have I would just need to swap out turbos or is there parts I would need ? Thanks for the help so going stage 2to with the 3 inch downpipe with my exhaust all I would need is just a bolt on that K04 for is that what you’re saying?

[@WannabeTuners]

If you buy a k04 kit, they normally supply you with all that you need. Make sure the kit you buy has replacement crush washers and gaskets for the banjo bolts on oil/coolant lines. Most k04 installs re-use the stock oil/coolant lines. Exhaust manifold gasket, downpipe gasket and replacement nuts and studs for the exhaust manifold sometimes come with a kit as well. Just make sure the k04 you buy has a fitting for the stock location diverter valve. Otherwise, you need to buy a diverter valve relocation kit.

[@robertm.w2323]

Wannabe Tuners nice when I get that part I will be contacting you before I buy just for more advice thanks

[@ilovejuliforever]

You stil have that forge dv?

[@ricardocj9476]

5 cilindros ?

[@WannabeTuners]

2.0 TSI (4 cylinder) ;)

[@ricardocj9476]

Obrigado (tanks)

[@marcol8910]

Anyone know the name of the hose with a heat shield that connects the turbo to the top of the valve cover?

[@BuyTheBookLotto]

Safe to put a Ko4 turbo on stock 1.4 with downpipe amd back?

[@DjStiv3]

Lol idk but id wonder if a 1.4 could handle extra power. Doesnt seem worth it anyway imo. Is it the new new golf? Even so id pass. If you dont have a gti you shouldnt put so much money into a regular golf. Thats my opinion.

[@manvirbedi2952]

How do you have a white instrument cluster on an mk5

[@WannabeTuners]

Its the last model year Jetta MKV (2010) so it has the 2.0t TSI engine instead of the previous gen FSI. So it also gets the MK6 instrument cluster. Good eye, first time I've gotten that question. This car is a pain to source parts for. Body is MK5, power train is MK6.

[@customboatscreensolutions5893]

What's the stock turbo in this k03???????

[@WannabeTuners]

Yes the stock turbo is a k03!

[@johnsmith-dx8vy]

How much coolant did you loose doing this ? Or did anyone else who did a swap give me a heads up?

[@WannabeTuners]

Can't quite remember but if I had to guess I'd say a quart? It's a good idea to keep a spare jug (5L) on hand, especially if there's a leak on first start up etc.

[@johnsmith-dx8vy]

@@WannabeTunersawesome thanks I have a concentrated Litter, planning to do a K04 swap on my mkv GTI . So thanks again!

[@robertm.w2323]

Was up guys can you tell me if this is the right Bung thank you

[@WannabeTuners]

Sure no problem, did you send a link?

[@benpozo1315]

dyno?

[@WannabeTuners]

Hasn't been dyno'd

[@Th3UnUn1Qu3]

how many miles does this car have? at the time of this video?

[@WannabeTuners]

I think it had around 167,000km, so around 103K miles. Did a full timing service and carbon build up cleaning among other things at around 100K miles. Only got around 5,000miles on the new turbo, so hopefully things keep going well.

[@heinmidigo6561]

Post more videos please! Brazil like those videos

[@27isanum]

Which is faster, the Mazda or the VW?

[@WannabeTuners]

We're not sure yet, but we intend to find out very soon:)

[@27isanum]

Wannabe Tuners Looking forward to it.

[@WannabeTuners]

Actually the ms3 is getting stored for winter next week, so we will do a comparison video come spring time:)

[@mituc]

Their Mazda has the potential of 370-390 bhp on the stock block with the BNR S3 and considering the meth is spraying as well, so there's no way that failwagen will be faster, but don't think it will be much slower though.

[@WannabeTuners]

The Ms3 has the Bnr S4 but the S3 is also capable. What's cool is that we have the Eurodyne Maestro Tuning Suite for the Jetta, and Cobb Access Tuner Race software for the Ms3. We've just started playing with the map on the Jetta with good results. The Ms3 is going to be getting new intake and exhaust manifolds come spring time and we're going to port out the turbine/wg on the S4. Then we will dial in a nice tune on both cars and then go head to head:) Should be so much fun!

[@raymundoredondavera6093]

Hi! Great job! What is the size of the shaft's bolts?

[@WannabeTuners]

Thanks! I may be able to help but which shaft? and which bolts?

[@laurie-annnaidoo]

The beginning of this video though lol. #nowwegoingtocutawholeinthehood

[@heavenlyhatch6219]

I see Terry fox ha want to help me do my k04 and oil leak and down pipe haha I'm pretty close to u guys we should meet up one day

[@WannabeTuners]

Cool man! It's been a really busy couple months, hard to find car time:)

[@ChristianJHosbach]

You skipped the part where you got the upper heat shield off...damn.

[@WannabeTuners]

Hey sorry, it was def annoying. No real tricks to it other than if you have a mirror you can try and use it to see behind the shield to where the fasteners are and feel for them. The Allen key type fastener was pretty seized on this one

[@ChristianJHosbach]

@@WannabeTuners Damn. I have them all out from what I can see but the driver side still feels stuck. Thanks

[@mohammedalarryan4200]

Bruh you live on my block😂

[@adriancontreras2307]

Where can i get the k04?

[@WannabeTuners]

Most places that have vw performance parts carry them. Hpa motorsport, ECS tuning, USP motorsport etc

[@adriancontreras2307]

@@WannabeTuners thks man 👍🏽

[@PatrickThang]

Hilarious! Hows the quality on those hpa k04?

[@WannabeTuners]

haha thanks! I haven't seen other K04 kits in person but so far I have no complaints (only gone 1300km/800miles on this one with the k04 base map from eurodyne). First impressions are pretty good! At first I felt bad because the APR and CTS turbo kits seemed more popular and I thought maybe I should have gone with the crowd, but 1500USD was hard to pass up for the turbo (already had eurodyne maestro when I went stage II). I have to admit, my doubts about this turbo went away when we started doing some pulls. Stage II would die off in power past ~5000 rpm when the k03 runs out of steam but now it just keeps pulling hard to redline! I've never driven another k04 GTI/GLI but so far, I'm happy with it! Winter tires are going on soon, so we will be doing a more in depth review of the car in spring time when the bad weather and winter gas is behind us!

[@likemikeproduction3137]

Wannabe Tuners I wanna see the speed 3 vs this soon plzz

[@WannabeTuners]

After winter is over we're gonna find out which one is faster:) We're gonna make sure both cars have good tunes and making solid power.

[@amaolud78]

For a comedian you sure do know your cars.

[@WannabeTuners]

Haha thanks man!:D

[@Samm.D]

“Your wallet doesn’t have emotions....”

[@WannabeTuners]

It sure doesn't!

[@rootsdat]

You guys in Tdot area?

[@WannabeTuners]

Pero Yes sir

[@supremelurker727]

Wannabe Tuners cool! Same. I have this issue with my mk5 gti rpm slight fluctuating steady cruising. Maybe you can help. I found a video showing the same problem im experiencing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZPPpWSsl9tnq7M

[@WannabeTuners]

Supreme Lurker How many clicks on the odometer? Looks like a dirty throttle body

[@supremelurker727]

Wannabe Tuners 170,000km . I cleaned throttle body. Its spotless.

[@WannabeTuners]

Supreme Lurker How about your intake valves? When was the last time you changed the spark plugs?

[@dudesadventure]

Seems slow though for a k04

[@WannabeTuners]

With HPA's K04 tune it's much better ;)

[@dudesadventure]

@@WannabeTuners not a hybrid though lol

[@WannabeTuners]

@@dudesadventure We ordered it directly from HPA Motorsports off of their website, and they call it a hybrid turbo: www.hpamotorsports.com/products/2-0t-k04-hybrid-turbo-upgrade-transverse?variant=36493450674330

[@justdriftz507]

Ahahahaha dkm the beginning

[@donRageme]

2point0T hahaha, Americans :D 2litre turbo... 😁

[@WannabeTuners]

TornADO89 Haha, we're Canadian. Where are you from?

[@donRageme]

Wannabe Tuners American accent none the less, no offence intended :D

[@WannabeTuners]

TornADO89 No offence taken ☺

[@LynxStarAuto]

Heh these guys got zero American accent. They are probably Saskatchewians, who sound very similar to Mid Westerners in The U.S.

[@WannabeTuners]

We are from the Greater Toronto Area aka, the GTA. Are you a Mid Westerner from the U.S.?

[@yangyang-et9wn]

pittsburgh jack at HF only 89.99+tax,you welcome.

[@WannabeTuners]

Haha yeah we need to upgrade don't we!?

[@OFDCLK]

Meh, my 2+ Pirelli is better :)

[@demongti2947]

Made in China?)

[@WannabeTuners]

Дмитрий Васильев HPA is a Canadian company but I'm not sure where it gets manufactured

[@andrewapple1729]

dandruff.

[@ezequ83625a]

Comparando con el original y motor con reprogramacion standar no tiene ninguna diferencia de potencia ya que el turbo solo febe alcanzar la presion que le indica la computadora y corta, decir que tiene mas potencia simolemente oor montar un K04 os estarias mintiendo, sin embargo si hacemos una repro stage 3 ahi es donde aoarece la diferencia entre K03 y K04 de pasar stague 2 300cv a stage 3 400cv