Originally posted by Pascal:
Originally posted by The Ripper:
Originally posted by klavender:
So, is that a 1.8T or VR6? Which would be better in terms of available mods? Or, which one would be the best perfomance/reliability balance?
1.8t. vr6 doesn't have a downpipe. I'd go 1.8 for the mods and reliability as long as you kept the boost reasonably low.
What's reasonably low boost to you? This GTI is certainly running a 24psi spike on that 100octane program, holding 21psi all through midrange, falling off at the top end because of the tiny stock K03/04 turbo. 1.8t of course. 
If you're on a budget (like most sane individuals) then the 1.8t is the key. 300hp/300tq is a reliable setup, there are literally hundreds of those driving around the 'states...
You're running 20+ psi on a stock 1.8T turbo???
Awesome. I've always wanted a 1.8T car, primarily the last gen A4 Quattro. I figured one could only get it up to 225 hp reliably (1 bar chip plus exhaust). What a brilliant engine. And so bulletproof.
Kerry
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