Thoughts on 1.8T Golf or GTI....
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Thoughts on 1.8T Golf or GTI....
Ok so heres how it is...i have a 97 Honda Prelude auto and im considering either a 5spd swap or selling/trading for the 1999 and up golf or gti turbo. Im leaning towards the trade or sell because i dont know how much the 5spd swap would cost and how the transition would be.....but if i do get the VW what do you guys think about the performance on them and parts etc....oh and also insurance costs if anyone has one...............
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The VW would be pretty sweet IMO. With it being a turbo, there are some pretty easy upgrades for that. I've seen a silver one in Lakeland. Lowered, bigger rims, a blow off valve and it's not riced at all. It looks tight.
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I'm not a big VW fan, but there are some nice ones running aroud. I guess, ask yourself what you are wanting to do with the car and then find out which one will be easier/more cost effective to do it with. Then add in other factors like costs involved, how much you like either car, etc......
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Pros:
In my opinion the car looks great. The 1.8t is also a very strong engine (i've seen dyno plots of up to 400hp on a stock bottom end). A reprogrammed ECU will run you from $275-500 and that'll give you a gain of anywhere from 35-50hp and 75ft-lbs of torque depending on your engine code. If you're looking to go a little more extreme I suggest taking a look at APR's stage 3 turbo upgrade (http://www.goapr.com/VW/products/stage3_trans.html). It makes roughly 290hp and 296ft-lbs on 93 octane fuel and 338hp and 325ft-lbs with their 100 octane ecu program. If you want more customization I suggest one of ATP's (ww.vwturbo.com) kits.
Cons:
Now onto the cons. The stock suspension sucks. Although it is very comfortable it gives nothing in the handling department. I suggest upgrading the spring and shocks as one of your early mods. Coilpacks have been an issue on 2001+ cars. Mine have gone out twice, thank god for warranties lol. The car is also porkier compared to the older Mk1, 2, and 3 series GTi's.
I don't claim this car to be the best thing since sliced bread but it is a very fun and enjoyable car to own with some potential to make power. If you'd like any more info PM me.
God I feel like a fucking salesman.
In my opinion the car looks great. The 1.8t is also a very strong engine (i've seen dyno plots of up to 400hp on a stock bottom end). A reprogrammed ECU will run you from $275-500 and that'll give you a gain of anywhere from 35-50hp and 75ft-lbs of torque depending on your engine code. If you're looking to go a little more extreme I suggest taking a look at APR's stage 3 turbo upgrade (http://www.goapr.com/VW/products/stage3_trans.html). It makes roughly 290hp and 296ft-lbs on 93 octane fuel and 338hp and 325ft-lbs with their 100 octane ecu program. If you want more customization I suggest one of ATP's (ww.vwturbo.com) kits.
Cons:
Now onto the cons. The stock suspension sucks. Although it is very comfortable it gives nothing in the handling department. I suggest upgrading the spring and shocks as one of your early mods. Coilpacks have been an issue on 2001+ cars. Mine have gone out twice, thank god for warranties lol. The car is also porkier compared to the older Mk1, 2, and 3 series GTi's.
I don't claim this car to be the best thing since sliced bread but it is a very fun and enjoyable car to own with some potential to make power. If you'd like any more info PM me.
God I feel like a fucking salesman.
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