Where are the VW Speed Freaks?

[jcarp613]

I have a 98 Passat 1.8T. Looking for a tech that knows VW's. I want to find a K04, FMIC with piping, and Boost controller. I live in Clearwater....

[BisquitMan]

K04 = waste of time and money

[jcarp613]

Originally Posted by BisquitMan

K04 = waste of time and money

T3/T4? I know that the K04 is direct bolt on. Has anybody run the K04? Is it a waste of time?

[BisquitMan]

GT28RS, do it.

[vr6gti727]

go for the gt28rs. or if u want big power go for a t67

also vdubs cant run controllers until you get your ecu chipped with the set boost pressure you wana run. because if you use just the controller your ecu will go to limp mode and you will get no boost at all.

[jcarp613]

How about a T3/T4? Also, in regards to the boost controller. I was talking about the one that taps into your ECU. i have a friend with a GTI that swears by it.

[vr6gti727]

the t3/t4 is a good turbo. you would have to buy a new manifold and stuff. and deff have a fmic.

well if i were you i would just get the giac x-chip.
my friend jarrod has one and its set at 22psi all the time.
so when ever he gets into boost its 22 psi. its only like 400-500 buks.
and you wont really even need the controller after getting it chipped. your boost will be controlled by the chip.

[BisquitMan]

ATP eliminator kit, everything you need to make 300+ for 2600 bucks.

[vr6gti727]

DON'T REPLACE IT WITH ANOTHER KKK, GO WITH A TURBO FROM GARRETT

lol thts funny

[G-Magoo]

Originally Posted by vr6gti727

my friend jarrod has one and its set at 22psi all the time. so when ever he gets into boost its 22 psi. its only like 400-500 buks. and you wont really even need the controller after getting it chipped. your boost will be controlled by the chip.

Right but that is 22psi out of a small turbo. 22 psi out of a ko3 is way different than 22psi out of a t3/t4.

Original poster - check this out and search for information.
VWvortex Forums: 1.8T Engine Forum

[jcarp613]

Does anybody on here drive a modded Passat?

[G-Magoo]

I doubt it.

[OrOr]

Originally Posted by BisquitMan

ATP eliminator kit, everything you need to make 300+ for 2600 bucks.

Thinking about buying a kit from them, but it's going to be more like $5000 w/intake, exhaust, & chip. 350-400 hp + AWD = sideways fo sho.

[G-Magoo]

Originally Posted by BisquitMan

ATP eliminator kit, everything you need to make 300+ for 2600 bucks.

Eliminator kits =

[BisquitMan]

Originally Posted by G-Magoo

Eliminator kits =

For a mild upgrade to the 1.8t, I think the are fine. I know a few people who had success with them. I am not a fan of ATP cast manifolds though.