[Dazzler]

Some of you have heard about my mate Dorians modified Skoda Octavia. started off with 118kw now it's got 375!

He's very partial to an i30N but would find it a bit gutless. 

Hopefully this video link works for everyone.

[CraigB]

What’s he actually done to it Dazz? I can’t see the crank/main bearings holding up long term without major work.

I had to do 6 bolt mains on my clubby to get it to hold together after more than doubling the power.

[nzenigma]

What’s he actually done to it Dazz? I can’t see the crank/main bearings holding up long term without major work.

I had to do 6 bolt mains on my clubby to get it to hold together after more than doubling the power.

I was just typing the same question.

Details please and pictures Dazz 

[Dazzler]

It uses a gti 2.0 motor as a base has the turbo listed in the video comment. He had to upgrade the wastegate? Plus he's upgrading the intercooler to a more efficient Aussie made one because it wasn't blowing cool enough air into the turbo in that dyno run.

I'll see what else he can tell me + photos.  He isn't a member but he monitors the forum. 

[Dazzler]

Up to 400 kw now.


Build thread here.

GTW3476 build Octavia Sleeper (mk6 ea888)(mk6-ea888

[CraigB]

Sik build Very impressive to get those figures using a stock head, I see ARP studs were used, hopefully that’s enough to hold it together without extra studs being added

What’s the torque steer like?

[nzenigma]

Thanks Dazz,
Wow truly impressed.
Im passing this on to a Czech mate who is well into Skoda in Oz/. 

[FatBoy]

Thanks Dazz,
Wow truly impressed.
Im passing this on to a Czech mate who is well into Skoda in Oz/. 

Does he play Chess?

[CraigB]

 

[Dazzler]

Link to latest dyno run.

[Dazzler]

Apparently the torque steer is manageable (not too bad). The biggest problem is wheelspin when changing gears. The guy doing most of the work is going to apply something called boost by gear which should tame the wheelspin a bit. Dorian says the acceleration in 4th gear is terrifying. 

[nzenigma]

Thanks Dazz,
Wow truly impressed.
Im passing this on to a Czech mate who is well into Skoda in Oz/. 

Does he play Chess?

   but He's old school, its Russian Roulette

[CraigB]

Apparently the torque steer is manageable (not too bad). The biggest problem is wheelspin when changing gears. The guy doing most of the work is going to apply something called boost by gear which should tame the wheelspin a bit. Dorian says the acceleration in 4th gear is terrifying. 

He might have to look into a smart LSD setup like what the new N is using, or add a rear drive line AWD setup.

I had a custom 5sp LSD box made for the mini as she wouldn't even get of the mark with single wheel drive after the power increase, the down side of that was if you put the boot into it on a bend both wheels would spin and you'd skate straight off the road

[Dazzler]

Yes he's considering something like that.

[Dazzler]

I forgot to mention last Tuesday I was privileged to be taken for a ride in what must be the most powerful Skoda Octavia in Tasmania (if not Australia)

Scary stuff! Dorian was careful not to scare me too much or lose his license but acceleration in each gear was astonishing and the 6 pot racing brakes are just as impressive.

I've encouraged him to take it to the next drag meet down here to get acceleration and standing quarter times.

Subject to minimising wheel spin we suspect well under 5 second 0-100 kms and under 11 second standing quarter.. 

[CraigB]

Be damn impressive if he broke 11 seconds without LSD

[Dazzler]

Be damn impressive if he broke 11 seconds without LSD

Apparently this was installed prior to the latest mods. ..

[CraigB]

He's sorted then

[PhireSideZA]

Now that's a proper sleeper

[Dazzler]

Now that's a proper sleeper

Sort of.. It has got quad exhausts and semi racing tyres... 

[Dazzler]

So with bonnet vents and quad exhausts, etc.. it probably isn't exactly a sleeper.

I Must remember to take some photos of under the bonnet next time I'm over there.

[John B]

That looks really smart. 

[Dazzler]

That looks really smart. 

Yeah i like it too.. He has several sets of different wheels with different tyres.. 

[nzenigma]

That looks really smart. 

Yeah i like it too.. He has several sets of different wheels with different tyres.. 

Looks Great.
I would call this a total sleeper. The vents and pipes will turn heads, but nobody would expect a Skoda to be churning that much power. Awesome! 

[Dazzler]

My mate is still tweaking his Skoda. Had it up to 430kw, but wasn't playing nicely  so backed off to just over 400kw again. He's had the front guards replaced with wider fibreglass ones and had the rear guards rolled to accommodate wider custom wheels with 245 40ZR18 Nankang Semi-slick tyres! He's also had the gear box beefed up with a much "chunkier" gearset. He admits it not a nice daily commuter but will be a beast in track days and hill climbs. He's got 4WD running gear coming as well!!!