Topic: what can i get from my leon

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July 4, 2009 at 10:40 am #2254

Lee
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ok so im looking at buying a leon 20v turbo, they are 180bhp standard?
So what could i get out of it with a few mods, i dont want to push it to it limits but ive heard 200bhp can be acheived relativley easily on these?

July 4, 2009 at 5:11 pm #3568

T. Spark
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It all depends on if its DBW or not to power out put with a simple remap, but 200-220bhp with a remap depending this is normal.

I know of one running 226bhp with just a remap as far as I know. Simple power upgrade that should be worth its money.

July 4, 2009 at 5:20 pm #3570

ToRo
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As T said, a remap is the easiest way to get a bit more oomph out of it 🙂

I’m planning on getting a full miltek exhaust system and remapping the engine. Possibly a bigger turbo, depending on funds 🙂

July 10, 2009 at 6:32 am #3594

Lee
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hey guys, im hopefully picking up my new leon on saturday, will post pics if i do!
Its a 2001, 20v turbo. Its currently completley standard, only thing im wanting to do with it is a remap, now ive looked at a couple of places, the best one ive found is MoreBhp.com who offer the remap for £200 and claim to get 215bhp from my standard 180bhp.
Is there anything i should be aware of when remapping as ive been told it can lead to running problems down the line and i dont want to risk having any problems?
Any advice would be helpful 8)

July 10, 2009 at 6:57 am #3595

c3ptik
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Generally, you should be ok with a basic remap. The 20vt engine is pretty strong up to a certain point but 215bhp wont cause you any problems.
I would suggest possibly looking around a bit more as that figure seems a little low to me. I once got 193bhp from a 150bhp 20vt engine on a remap alone and it run perfectly. Have you had a look at Awesome GTI or AMDEssex? The guys and girls there know they’re VAG stuff and offer a great service.

Something like a remap, you’ll want to get your money’s worth :thumbsup:

July 14, 2009 at 5:35 pm #3612

T. Spark
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Cheap doesnt always = good.

£200 is very cheap, furthermore you need to find out if yours is DBW or not, as that depends if you will struggle to get 200bhp, or 220bhp+
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