📏 MAP Sensor Rules (Apply to PD100 / PD130 / PD150)

• Up to ~220 bhp → 3 bar is fine (PD130/PD150 have 3 bar stock).
• GT1752 turbo can run on 3 bar.
• GT1756 or larger → 4 bar required.
• Any power target above ~220 bhp → 4 bar required.

🔥 150 BHP Goal

Compulsory:

• Healthy stock engine

Recommended:

• Decat or straight-through exhaust
• Front mount intercooler (FMIC)

180–200 BHP Goal

• 3 bar MAP sensor
• G60 single mass flywheel + VR6 clutch
• PD150 head bolts (12.9 tensile)
• PD150 turbo
• PD130 520/550cc or PD150 550cc injectors
• Front mount intercooler

220–240 BHP Goal

• All items from previous goals
• 4 bar MAP sensor (required above ~220 bhp)
• Turbo options:
  • GT1752 → ~220–225 bhp (3 bar OK)
  • GT1756 → ~225–235 bhp (4 bar required)
  • GT1856 → ~235–250 bhp (4 bar required)
• 2.5–2.75″ exhaust system

⚠️ Higher power can stress the PD100 bottom end — tune responsibly for reliability.

🔥 180–190 BHP Goal

• Stock turbo (GT1749VA)
• Healthy MAF, N75, vacuum lines
• Stock clutch is fine up to ~250 bhp
• Install PD150 head bolts (12.9) when tuning for 180 bhp or higher
• Decat & FMIC recommended

200–220 BHP Goal

• Front mount intercooler
• 3 bar MAP sensor is fine up to ~220 bhp
• Turbo options:
  • PD150 turbo (GT1749VB) → ~200 bhp
  • GT1752 → ~220–225 bhp (3 bar OK)
  • GT1756 → ~225–235 bhp (4 bar required)
  • GT1856 → ~235–250 bhp (4 bar required)

250–280 BHP Goal

• 4 bar MAP sensor (required for 1756+ or any target above ~220)
• 2.5–3″ exhaust system
• Upgraded FMIC & boost pipes
• ASZ or ARL 550cc injectors minimum (not BLT or AVF/AWX)
• GT1856 is the largest true bolt-on turbo for this setup
• Above this power, GTB / GTD series turbos are required
• For 260–280+ bhp, use Firad 80% or larger nozzles and a 272 camshaft
• For 250+ bhp: a 6-paddle clutch mated with the stock Sachs dual mass flywheel is recommended

💬 For builds aiming above 250 bhp or custom hybrid setups, contact us for guidance on the best turbo, injector, and camshaft combination for your goals.

🔥 190–200 BHP Goal

• Stock GT1749VB turbo
• Healthy engine & sensors
• Stock clutch is fine up to ~250 bhp
• Decat / EGR delete / FMIC recommended

220–240 BHP Goal

• 3 bar MAP sensor is fine up to ~220 bhp
• Front mount intercooler
• Turbo options:
  • GT1752 → ~220–225 bhp (3 bar OK)
  • GT1756 → ~225–235 bhp (4 bar required)
  • GT1856 → ~235–250 bhp (4 bar required)

250–280 BHP Goal

• 4 bar MAP sensor (required for 1756+ or any target above ~220)
• 2.5–3″ exhaust system
• Upgraded FMIC & boost pipes
• ASZ or ARL 550cc injectors minimum (not BLT or AVF/AWX)
• GT1856 is the largest true bolt-on turbo for this setup
• Above this power, GTB / GTD series turbos are required
• For 260–280+ bhp, use Firad 80% or larger nozzles and a 272 camshaft
• For 250+ bhp: a 6-paddle clutch mated with the stock Sachs dual mass flywheel is recommended

💬 For builds aiming above 250 bhp or custom hybrid setups, contact us for guidance on the best turbo, injector, and camshaft combination for your goals.