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Technical => Turbochargers => Topic started by: shaun_89 on May 27, 2010, 10:29:30 am

Title: ko3 differences?
Post by: shaun_89 on May 27, 2010, 10:29:30 am

Do ko3's from different models differ in anyway? Like wastgate location or downpipe direction etc for different fitment of models?
Which one should i be looking for for my polo?
thanks

Title: Re: ko3 differences?
Post by: hayesey on May 27, 2010, 10:45:12 am

the shape of the compressor and turbine housings varies massively.  You want one from a 150bhp Passat 20vT or a 150bhp Audi A4 20vT (poss same engine in an Audi A6 and perhaps some Skodas too).  Basically the longitudinally mounted 20vT 150bhp engines.

Title: Re: ko3 differences?
Post by: shaun_89 on May 27, 2010, 12:24:12 pm

Ok thanks, dont suppose you have any pics so i know what im looking for?

Title: Re: ko3 differences?
Post by: pettsy on May 27, 2010, 12:39:05 pm

What stops the golf ones being used?

Title: Re: ko3 differences?
Post by: hayesey on May 27, 2010, 12:58:38 pm

the compressor and turbine housings wont fit unless you want boost pipes and downpipes etc... poking out of the front of the car :D

Pics (from google image search):

(http://www.gpopshop.com/kkk1.jpg)

(http://www.allworldautomotive.com/images/userphotos/15762_21241.jpg)

and then, just for comparison, the housings used on transverse engines:

(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l73/mattyj79/DSCF1120Small.jpg)

(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l73/mattyj79/DSCF1123Small.jpg)

Title: Re: ko3 differences?
Post by: shaun_89 on May 27, 2010, 01:04:44 pm

Thanks alot, will get looking.