Probly k04 in near future

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#11

06-05-2008 | 08:22 AM

docurley

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RE: Probly k04 in near future

Or you could do what I did and may be getting a little more out of a K04.

It's now a K04-23 (TT225 K04) but higher spec and I hopping for around 270bhp minimum with the rest of the hardware but time will tell.

Just a little facts: the K04-23 TT turbo with just a remap will produce around 280-285bhp with no other mods.

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Well after buying a Dead K04-15 from Canada for $200 I now have a rebuilt Hybrid K04-15 SP51 nickname Outlaw.

And here she is

Plan are to fit her in two weeks time before I go on holiday (finger crossed) and then when I get back to install my secondhand Stage III southbends Clutch ($100) providing I sort out a single mass flywheel.

Once this is done custon Exhaust will be on the cards before a Remap.

I have big hopes for the turbo so we will see how it goes.

The K04-023 has approximately 3mm larger inducer compared to the K04-015 sharing the same exducer.
In addition this upgrade includes the over-sized SP51X compressor wheel, updated Bearing Housing with "twin-feed" oil channels.

#12

06-05-2008 | 12:22 PM

cincyTT

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RE: Probly k04 in near future

The ko4-20 is a much better turbo than the ko4-15. Both the compressor and turbine wheels are larger and will produce more power. However it will require some custom work since i dont know why people dont make a kit for it.

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now before you say that the k04 isnt an upgrade worth the money, i agree with you. IF! your turbo works fine. since i am replacing my turbo anyway, why not get a k04 and tuning and such for a little more.

having to upgrade injectors, tuning, and spend more for the turbo is more cost than i would do for the small gain. I would just spend the $150 or so for a used ko3s and save the rest up for the BT you want.

#13

06-05-2008 | 12:42 PM

Mike-2ptzero

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RE: Probly k04 in near future

If you are going to buy a Hammer file you will need all the supporting mods you would need for a BT like a FMIC, high flowing exhaust and a good clutch. Dont expect all that much hp gains, but you will notice some nice tq gains with the Hammer file. But for about$600 more you can buy a GTRS elim kit that will make more power to the wheels(270whp on pump gas) then the K04 can make at the crank(250chp).

I offer a GTRS elim kit for 2001+ with revo tuning and 550cc injectors for $2549 shipped(48 states), the K04 kits for the 2000-2001 sell for $1899 + shipping.