Originally Posted by
timj619
^ it's a quattro.
how hard and about how much $ would it take to get the 1.8t to the 350-400hp range? it definitly sounds like it would be easier on the pockets. but this is my first audi i've owned so im new to the platform. i appreciate all your input.
To make it reliable, you would still spend quite a bit. I wouldn't say that it is hard to do it as it has been done many times before since that engine/platform has been around for a long time now. At that power range, you should be making enough torque to kill the clutch and possibly grenade the 5 speed tranny. Also a 1.8t making 400 will drive nothing like a 2.7tt making 400.