Peugeot 2008 1.2Puretech130 EAT8 MY2022 – Stage1 + intercooler
Peugeot 2008 1.2Puretech130 EAT8 MY2022 – Stage1 + intercooler

Peugeot 2008 1.2Puretech130 EAT8 MY2022 – Stage1 + intercooler Until a few years ago it would have been very hard to imagine a future where...

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Peugeot-Citroen/Mini 1.6 THP engine naming, maintenance and servicing – 101
Peugeot-Citroen/Mini 1.6 THP engine naming, maintenance and servicing – 101

THP engine naming, maintenance and servicing – 101   While today’s cars and engines are by all means much better technology-wise...

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Skoda Octavia A7 1.8TSI Gen3 MQB – Stage3 IS20 upgrade 98RON
Skoda Octavia A7 1.8TSI Gen3 MQB – Stage3 IS20 upgrade 98RON

How about a turbo kit that can bring a power increase to the levels of its big sister, the Skoda Octavia A7 VRS? The 1.8TSI comes with 180bhp...

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Peugeot 207 1.6T RC/GT/GTi/THP/XS/Rallye – Downpipe removal
Peugeot 207 1.6T RC/GT/GTi/THP/XS/Rallye – Downpipe removal

Peugeot 207 1.6T RC/GT/GTi/THP/XS – Downpipe removal How to remove the downpipe from Peugeot 207 1.6 Turbo Removing the downpipe without...

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Peugeot 207GT 1.6THP – Stage4 Hybrid turbo + THP boost control system remodelling
Peugeot 207GT 1.6THP – Stage4 Hybrid turbo + THP boost control system remodelling

Peugeot 207 GT 1.6THP – #Etuners Stage4 hybrid 98RON Hybrid turbo solutions are becoming very popular in the THP world. The obstacle in...

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Peugeot 207 1.6 THP/GT/RC/GTi (THP150/THP156/THP175) – Recommended Upgrade Stages
Peugeot 207 1.6 THP/GT/RC/GTi (THP150/THP156/THP175) – Recommended Upgrade Stages

Peugeot 207 1.6 THP/GT/RC/GTi (THP150/THP156/THP175) – Recommended Upgrade Stages These are the recommended upgrade stages for our beloved...

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Peugeot-Citroen/Mini 1.6THP Intake valves with combustion residues buildup
Peugeot-Citroen/Mini 1.6THP Intake valves with combustion residues buildup

Peugeot/Citroen 1.6 THP – Intake valves with combustion residues buildup Combustion residues on the intake valves – what to do? Direct...

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Peugeot 207 RC/GTI/GT/Rallye 1.6T – Longer 5th gear modification guide (updated info on 50-33 gearset)
Peugeot 207 RC/GTI/GT/Rallye 1.6T – Longer 5th gear modification guide (updated info on 50-33 gearset)

Any owner of a 207 THP will tell you that the 5speed gearbox needs a longer 5th gear. The 5th gear ratios on both 207 THP150 and THP175 are very...

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DSG7 to DSG6 conversion – Skoda Octavia A7 1.8 TSI Gen3/MQB
DSG7 to DSG6 conversion – Skoda Octavia A7 1.8 TSI Gen3/MQB

  The Skoda Octavia A7 1.8 TSI only comes with a DSG7 DQ200 Gen3 gearbox, if the customer wants an auto-gearbox edition. The versions that...

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Audi RS3 8V – intercooler upgrade options
Audi RS3 8V – intercooler upgrade options

Having worked and gathered data from many of the pre facelift and facelift Audi RS3 8V that have received our ECU remap, we thought this article...

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How to fit a VAG blowoff valve on a 1.6THP engine (Peugeot/Citroen/Mini)
How to fit a VAG blowoff valve on a 1.6THP engine (Peugeot/Citroen/Mini)

A few years ago we tried and successfully installed a VAG blowoff valve in place of the stock one on the Peugeot 207 GT/GTI/RC 1.6T. Both valves...

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American vs European fuels – Octane rating
American vs European fuels – Octane rating

American fuel vs European fuel – Fuel quality on both sides of the Atlantic explained “Fuel in the US is really bad compared to Europe...

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Peugeot/Citroen 1.6 THP – Mini N14 – PCV delete modification (Prince engine)
Peugeot/Citroen 1.6 THP – Mini N14 – PCV delete modification (Prince engine)

Peugeot/Citroen 1.6 THP – Mini N14 – PCV delete modification (Prince engine) PCV delete – why do it? One of the most discussed...

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Citroen C5 1.6 THP – Before and after cleaning the intake valves
Citroen C5 1.6 THP – Before and after cleaning the intake valves

Citroen C5 1.6 THP – Before and after cleaning the intake valves   We can never stress the importance of cleaning the intake valves...

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Peugeot 207 1.6 THP / RC / GTi / GT – Seat Ibiza Cupra Intercooler installation

Peugeot 207 1.6 THP / RC / GTi / GT – Seat Ibiza Cupra Intercooler installation The stock intercooler unit on the Peugeot 207 is very small...

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Peugeot-Citroen fault codes – What to do and how to deal with them

Peugeot-Citroen fault codes  – What to do and how to deal with them I remember the horror I felt the first time I saw the Check-Engine...

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DIY Boost leak tester – Version 1
DIY Boost leak tester – Version 1

DIY Boost leak tester – Version 1 Every turbo car has leaks at some point in its life. To fix them you have to find them first! Sooner or...

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Citroen DS3 1.6T – Cupra intercooler upgrade
Citroen DS3 1.6T – Cupra intercooler upgrade

Citroen DS3 1.6T – Cupra intercooler upgrade The Sear Ibiza Cupra intercooler is a great option for an upgrade over the stock one for any...

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VAG Turbo Families – VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda 1.8T 20V R4 transverse engines
VAG Turbo Families – VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda 1.8T 20V R4 transverse engines

VAG Turbo Families – VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda 1.8T 20V R4 transverse engines There are three names you will find when looking for turbos on 1.8T...

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PSA/Mini 1.6 THP – Problems in the intake camshaft timing system
PSA/Mini 1.6 THP – Problems in the intake camshaft timing system

The first generation of Prince (THP) engines features variable cam timing on the intake cam. This means that it can be advanced or retarded based...

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VAG engines carbon on intake valves
VAG engines carbon on intake valves

VAG TFSI engines – Cleaning carbon residues on intake valves The problem In Direct injection engines the intake valves are not cleaned by...

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Seat Ibiza 1.4 TSI Upgraded intercooler kit
Seat Ibiza 1.4 TSI Upgraded intercooler kit

Seat Ibiza 1.4 TSI (Cupra / FR) – Upgraded intercooler kit Supercharged recently started producing an upgraded Intercooler kit for the Seat...

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VW Golf VI GTI 2.0 TSI Eurojet Intercooler upgrade

VW Golf VI GTI 2.0 TSI – Eurojet Intercooler upgrade howto by Auto Porfiris

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VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI 122hp Front mount intercooler upgrade
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI 122hp Front mount intercooler upgrade

VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI CAXA 122 hp – Front mount intercooler upgrade using a Peugeot 207 intercooler About the upgrade The 1.4 TSI 122hp...

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VW Scirocco / VW Golf 6 turbocharger upgrade
VW Scirocco / VW Golf 6 turbocharger upgrade

VW Scirocco / VW Golf 6 TSI122 and TSI125 -> TSI160 turbocharger upgrade About the upgrade Volkswagen’s 1.4 TSI 122 and TSI125 engines...

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Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Gen2 EA888 upgrade guide
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Gen2 EA888 upgrade guide

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 160hp Gen2 – Stage 1 / Stage 2 / Golf 6 GTI IHI turbo / K04 upgrade guide Our recommended upgrade stages for the Skoda...

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VW Golf 6 GTI 2.0 TSI upgrade guide
VW Golf 6 GTI 2.0 TSI upgrade guide

VW Golf 6 GTI 2.0 TSI – Stage 1 / Stage 2 / K04 upgrade guide Our recommended upgrade stages for the VW Golf 6 GTI 2.0 TSI (EA888) are as...

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Seat Leon FR and Freetrack 2.0 TSI upgrade guide
Seat Leon FR and Freetrack 2.0 TSI upgrade guide

Seat Leon FR and Freetrack 2.0 TSI – Stage 1 / Stage 2 / K04 upgrade guide Our recommended upgrade stages for the Seat Leon FR and Freetrack...

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VW Beetle 2.0 TSI upgrade guide
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI upgrade guide

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI – Stage 1 / Stage 2 / K04 upgrade guide Our recommended upgrade stages for the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (EA888) are as follows...

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Skoda Scout 1.8 TSI upgrade guide
Skoda Scout 1.8 TSI upgrade guide

Skoda Scout 1.8 TSI – Stage 1 / Stage 2 / IHI turbo / K04 upgrade guide Our recommended upgrade stages for the Skoda Scout 1.8 TSI 160hp are...

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Peugeot 208 – OBD remapping with FlasherTHP
Peugeot 208 – OBD remapping with FlasherTHP

Reflashing via OBD If you want to remap your 208, it is possible via OBD! FlasherTHP v2 supports flashing your Peugeot 208 with our performance...

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