Bhp question

Darren21 · 29-06-2009, 06:49 PM

Alo peeps, im new to this forum, ive just bought my audi s3, my names Darren btw, just to introduce myself
ive just bought my s3, it was registered 26th september 2001 and it was advertised as the 225 bhp model by a dealer, is this correct?
many thanks
Darren

ensnare · 29-06-2009, 09:19 PM

Welcome! sounds right to me, will be an 8L chassis 225bhp

Darren21 · 30-06-2009, 07:10 AM

Ok then, thanks mate, a lot of people say it was 2002 onwards and it confuses the hell outta me lol, but the insurance company said it was a late registered model.
Do you know what the best induction kit is for the s3? i want the best to get the engine breathing as well as it can.
thanks.

Cupramax · 30-06-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ensnare

Welcome! sounds right to me, will be an 8L chassis 225bhp

Unless of course its a 210hp... The only safe way to tell is to look for the vehicle sticker which should be under the carpet on the boot floor. It will have a power rating in KW. 225 is 168 & 210 is 156.

Mook · 30-06-2009, 10:42 AM

Welcome to Tyresmoke Darren

You'd be better off getting the car re-mapped, rather than spend money on an induction kit. You can re-map the 225 S3 up to 260-270bhp depending on whose re-map you go for.

Paul · 30-06-2009, 04:43 PM

Agreed, forget the induction kit.
A standard S3 gets hot enough under the bonnet, and a remapped one even more so.
This is also backed up by the fact there is next to no room for a cold air intake, unless you decide to get a front mount intercooler, as the S3's twin intercoolers are sat between the bumper and wheel arch on either side.

My first S3 (225) was a March 2002, and it was around December 2001 they started coming through. Sept 2001 , i am pretty sure it will be a 210. Confim by checking the sticker in the service book or boot.

ensnare · 02-07-2009, 05:49 PM

hmm looks like I may of been wrong first 225 was 5 Nov 2001 (Audi A3 - S3 quattro (225ps) 3d - Facts & Figures - Parker's)

Hopsta · 03-07-2009, 04:48 AM

Check the stickers, only true way to tell

Cuprabob · 03-07-2009, 09:11 AM

AMK - 210bhp
BAM - 225bhp

shao_khan · 03-07-2009, 03:41 PM

As Said above - don't do the induction kit on the car, it is really really not worth it. In many situations you'll see a respectable loss in bhp from traditional induction kits, and a real lack of space for a good CAI.

29-06-2009, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Darren21 Shank's Pony Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	Bhp question Alo peeps, im new to this forum, ive just bought my audi s3, my names Darren btw, just to introduce myself ive just bought my s3, it was registered 26th september 2001 and it was advertised as the 225 bhp model by a dealer, is this correct? many thanks Darren

29-06-2009, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
ensnare Fiat 500 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 25	Welcome! sounds right to me, will be an 8L chassis 225bhp __________________ 2.0T DSG S-line A3 - Akoya silver

30-06-2009, 10:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mook the Puke Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 20,614	Welcome to Tyresmoke Darren You'd be better off getting the car re-mapped, rather than spend money on an induction kit. You can re-map the 225 S3 up to 260-270bhp depending on whose re-map you go for. __________________

30-06-2009, 04:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Porsche GT3 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: UK Posts: 10,944	Agreed, forget the induction kit. A standard S3 gets hot enough under the bonnet, and a remapped one even more so. This is also backed up by the fact there is next to no room for a cold air intake, unless you decide to get a front mount intercooler, as the S3's twin intercoolers are sat between the bumper and wheel arch on either side. My first S3 (225) was a March 2002, and it was around December 2001 they started coming through. Sept 2001 , i am pretty sure it will be a 210. Confim by checking the sticker in the service book or boot. __________________

02-07-2009, 05:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
ensnare Fiat 500 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 25	hmm looks like I may of been wrong first 225 was 5 Nov 2001 (Audi A3 - S3 quattro (225ps) 3d - Facts & Figures - Parker's) __________________ 2.0T DSG S-line A3 - Akoya silver

30-06-2009, 07:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Darren21 Shank's Pony Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	Ok then, thanks mate, a lot of people say it was 2002 onwards and it confuses the hell outta me lol, but the insurance company said it was a late registered model. Do you know what the best induction kit is for the s3? i want the best to get the engine breathing as well as it can. thanks.

03-07-2009, 04:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hopsta Stroker of Joy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South of the river Posts: 13,628	Check the stickers, only true way to tell __________________ If you choke a Smurf what color would it turn?

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Cuprabob Mitsubishi Evo X Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 2,043	AMK - 210bhp BAM - 225bhp __________________ Mk5 R32 DSG, DBP, 3 Dr, Leather Recaros, RCD500 with soundpack, Armrest, Winter Pack and Luxury Pack 2 Suzuki GSXR1000K7, Blue/White,

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shao_khan yao_khant Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: CCCentral Posts: 19,282	As Said above - don't do the induction kit on the car, it is really really not worth it. In many situations you'll see a respectable loss in bhp from traditional induction kits, and a real lack of space for a good CAI. __________________ Coming soon "Ratemyagent.co.uk"