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worm
03-12-2005, 04:52 PM
Hey guys

Im after a turbo mk1/2.... looking for street use and track work... anyone know anything drop me a pm.... I have no idea how these cars are to drive and if they are reliable after being turboed....
Golfwise
03-12-2005, 09:45 PM
How long is a piece of string ????? :)
If you are talking about a factory 1.8 turbo they are pretty much bullet proof.
One thats built up well that depends on a lot of things.
Done properly no problems .
Big horsepower through front drive is a bit scary.
200 hp in a nicely set up car is all you need in reality unless you are going for bragging rights, any more is a waste. :D
worm
04-12-2005, 04:14 PM
factory 1.8 turbo mk1 :?:

they made em?

on the latest fifth gear, they say 220 bhp is the max limit for fwd... more is to much torque steer....
GoLfMan
04-12-2005, 04:34 PM
nah no 1.8T mk1's u havta make them yourself :P its a mk4 GTi engine
worm
04-12-2005, 08:21 PM
nah no 1.8T mk1's u havta make them yourself :P its a mk4 GTi engine

Yeah, thought so... Not a fan of the mk4 gti's.

Would be a hell of a lot easier if I bought one already turboed.. even if it needed a little work
evorobin
04-12-2005, 11:26 PM
To get some idea of what is involved in making a turbo golf (not cheap but US guys doing em all the time) try the link below. I found the search option is better than other forums too.


http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=113 8)
Golfwise
05-12-2005, 08:08 AM
Well done bin thats what i should have done.
Its hard to explain sometimes.
I still think by the time all the aftermarket stuff is added up its still the best option to use VWs factory 1.8t motor and you dion't have to like mk4s just use their engine.
Our learned new member should reseach 1.8t motors as they come in Audis,Passats.TTs,Seats Skodas,Golfs etc etc. :)
worm
05-12-2005, 08:41 AM
Cheers for the link, has some great info

Turbo VR6 :shock: ...... that would be sweet

Hey, you know how the VR6 has traction control that you cant turn off... would it be possible to connect a computer like a wolf 3d, power fc etc... to remove that function..... from driving my old VR6 (which I dont own anymore) It was a real pain when launching hard... I found it is more of a burden than good

Lee
evorobin
05-12-2005, 10:17 AM
Again maybe move this thread to general discussion.
imported_brackie
06-12-2005, 05:43 AM
(Moderators......????)
Golfwise
06-12-2005, 09:33 PM
Check out TassieGTi's VR6.
No traction control accellerates like a bullet. 8)
herbs
08-12-2005, 06:07 PM
oil cooled 50mm inlet 63 outlet on home made manifold made out of mandrel bent steem pipe came off a 1.5 diesel that does 170ks set up is in heyfield eastgippsland vic, i will be there before chrismas can deliver,turbo in very good order hardly any use since full rebiuld make an offer 0438771357 0747251194
Golf Loon
08-12-2005, 07:42 PM
oil cooled 50mm inlet 63 outlet on home made manifold made out of mandrel bent steem pipe came off a 1.5 diesel that does 170ks set up is in heyfield eastgippsland vic, i will be there before chrismas can deliver,turbo in very good order hardly any use since full rebiuld make an offer 0438771357 0747251194

Is this a petrol car? what car is it attached to? got any more pics or descriptions?
worm
09-12-2005, 03:55 PM
Thats what I was thinking... that doesnt mean much without any other info