What is required to swap a 2001 AWM 1.8 to K04 turbo? Sorry for the multiple post just got the car 2 days ago, a birthday present to myself.

 

the turbo, the install kit, programin is a major thing, full exhuast system and FMIC are a +

 

thats it. it wont run as good as it can but you can technically do it. you can go two ways with the k04. the regular file or the aggressive file. both are from GIAC. with the regular file you will just need the k04, software, 5 bar FPR (not totally necessary but recommended), and dv. with the aggressive file (used to be the hammer file but that got replaced by some new one) you will need the k04, sofware, bigger injectors, adjustable FPR, FMIC, exhaust, and dv (new clutch wouldn't hurt either). regular k04 you will boost around 14 psi and make ~220hp. with the aggressive file you will be boosting 24-28psi and making around 250hp and 300 ft lbs of tq. add water.meth injection and it'll put out even better numbers.

 

24-28 psi on a ko4? That has got to be past the efficiency range.

 

ya its just blowin hot air towards the end, hence the small hp gains between the 2 files. the torque isnice tho lol