actually....

since it's more expensive to "slap" a turbo on a VR6 (which means if it's too expensive for you you'll go cheap) you'll probably come out with less power than you would by putting a turbo on a 1.8t which costs less money. if you checked out the ATP website you'll notice their turbo upgrade prices and power you'll make. www.vwturbo.com

anyhow, you're right. it's all opinions. if a person really wants to make power they'll make power. you just gotta do it the right way.

 

This question comes up alot, here's how I look at it.

If you are going to:

leave your car stock - go with a VR6

do minor mods - go with a 1.8T

go all out - go with a vr6

 

awesome thanks

 

I have a 03 gti 1.8t...........11psi ran a 10.15 in the 1/8..that was also on some bald ass tires.....Just the other night i ran my friend
who ran a 10 flat,,,won by a car or soo At the end of 2 gear...food for thought

 

you can make a 1.8T just as fast as going "all out" with a VR6. you just have to know wtf you're doing. that's all there is to it.

 

THats why an MK3 is the way to go, Supercharge an MK3 and still have money left over for the price you'd pay for a mk4 1.8t. THe problem with the 1.8t is everyone and their brother has one, be different, thats what I did. And if you really want to go fast go for the MK3 VR6, and do a stage 1 turbo kit, or a Vortec. You won't regret it.

 

well i have to get rid of my truck first before i can do any of this..and im sure and MK3 vr6 is gonna be too much..i was hoping to find an old 1.8t or vr6(like the yellow 1 in your sig) or corrado(i think they look cool and you fix em up right but i have no clue what motor comes in those..)but im sure in good condition they will still be expensive..but thanks everyone for replying to my post..this is like the friendliest forum on here..lol

 

I disagree. Based on the numbers the vr6 is definately the platform to start with. I mean 9.75 is the fastest vr6 and the fastest 1.8T I've heard of is BillyT's at 12.2. So until someone comes along and makes 600whp in a 1.8T I'm gonna maintain that the VR6 is where it's at.

 

oh, excuse me knower of all.

are these the world records???

obviously someone isn't doing something right. or i was correct all along, unless you have tons of $$$ to do it the RIGHT way VW's are hopelessly slow!!!

yeah.

 

regina, please.. They arent slow. We cant all drive Nissans you know..