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Re: 1.8T conversion
In a message dated 11/1/00 10:27:29 AM Pacific Standard Time,
bhonnold@pac-cap.com writes:
Not to burst your bubble here......but a 1.8T conversion IMHO isn't worth
the effort.
By the time your done, keeping in mind the hidden factors, your at $10,000+
Canadian and you have 150HP.
I agree,...the 1.8T is one of the worst in terms of power per dollar.
Drop another $250 for a chip and you get to 200 HP. At 200HP the MkI
chassis twists into a pretzel, so you'll need a roll bar or at the very
least, every stress/swaybar made and reinforcement to the front crossmenber.
Not to mention tranny work and a pile of spare driveshafts and CV joints.
Which part do you see as being a problem? Relistically, I can only put down
that kind of power in a straight line, and it doesn't seem to flex at all.
The back just squats down, and it goes. I the time where I think axles are
the biggest problem is when you are using a stock differential which really
only puts the power to one wheel, or when you're driving on washboard roads.
The next step into real HP from a 1.8T is very expensive, upgraded KKK turbo
or a good T3 and bigger turbonetics or ATP manifold will run you $1500+.
Then you'll want to upgrade the puny stock intercooler, and probably add
boost control and larger injectors.......now your getting closer to $15,000
For about $5000 or less you could do up a custom 2.0 16v turbo, or very nice
8v turbo....and get to 200HP.
300hp+ is definitely doable with 8 valves.
Forced induction is a sickness for which there is no cure.
Brian H
Mike
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