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Title: mk2 gti with turbo?
Post by: aj_golf on 05 October 2009, 21:43

ok so i got a 'H' reg mk2 gti 8v an i was thinking about putting a low boost turbo on it?

somebody had told me that i didnt need to change the internals but uprate the bottom end?

is that true?

what bhp would it giv me?

and what cost am i looking at?

could somebody give me some advice please?

thanks aj

Title: Re: mk2 gti with turbo?
Post by: Ben Lessani on 06 October 2009, 12:33

ok so i got a 'H' reg mk2 gti 8v an i was thinking about putting a low boost turbo on it?
Bad idea

somebody had told me that i didnt need to change the internals but uprate the bottom end?
Sounds like a contradiction?

is that true?
Probably not

what bhp would it giv me?
Low pressure turbo's add around 30-50% BHP over stock

and what cost am i looking at?
Between £300 and £4k depending on your competency and ability to fabricate.

could somebody give me some advice please?
If you are asking these questions, don't bother. Turbo'ing an engine isn't cheap, straightforward or really a good idea unless you are already turbo savvy (which you are not). Just go the normal route and fit a reliable 1.8T or a cheaper ABF.

Title: Re: mk2 gti with turbo?
Post by: popleyruss on 06 October 2009, 18:47

excelent answer top man

Quote from: Ben Lessani on 06 October 2009, 12:33

ok so i got a 'H' reg mk2 gti 8v an i was thinking about putting a low boost turbo on it?
Bad idea

somebody had told me that i didnt need to change the internals but uprate the bottom end?
Sounds like a contradiction?

is that true?
Probably not

what bhp would it giv me?
Low pressure turbo's add around 30-50% BHP over stock

and what cost am i looking at?
Between £300 and £4k depending on your competency and ability to fabricate.

could somebody give me some advice please?
If you are asking these questions, don't bother. Turbo'ing an engine isn't cheap, straightforward or really a good idea unless you are already turbo savvy (which you are not). Just go the normal route and fit a reliable 1.8T or a cheaper ABF.

Title: Re: mk2 gti with turbo?
Post by: aj_golf on 06 October 2009, 23:01

ok thanks

well want to keep the car as original as possible thats why i was thinking low pressure turbo
 but might us cam it?

but i might just build a road legal race car with the 2l 20v turbo or vr6 lump

vr6 going to be easyer and cheaper

wont be til next year now though

Title: Re: mk2 gti with turbo?
Post by: Ben Lessani on 07 October 2009, 18:51

Why keep it original? For value or for plain old rarity?

If you want to retain/add value, putting an ABF or 1.8T in will do just that. A cam won't really give big gains, especially if you were considering a turbo, the 2.0 16v is cheaper than the VR6 last time I checked.

Title: Re: mk2 gti with turbo?
Post by: aj_golf on 07 October 2009, 23:22

wel i can pick up a vr6 for 300 an a mk2 gti for 250 swap it all around an weigh the unused bits in an get some money bk?

i dont know yet anyway wont be any time soon!!

Title: Re: mk2 gti with turbo?
Post by: popleyruss on 08 October 2009, 08:25

i just got hold of a vr6 and have been looking at the turbo route even if i had 220bhp id be happy with that im new to the vw scene used to be a jap man ooopppsss haha

sounds like a plan what ur doing

are u getting the whole car (vr6) ? 

Title: Re: mk2 gti with turbo?
Post by: aj_golf on 09 October 2009, 00:22

i knw i shudnt be sayin this on here but i do like jap car, id rather have my mk2 but just to rag about a jap car i dnt mind lol,

yeah hole car so i was just plannin to use everythin off the vr6 an put it in the mk2...

full roll cage, two bucket seats etc.

was thinkin about gettin a turbo planted on it but as i say not til next year now, get the mk2 finished first

Title: Re: mk2 gti with turbo?
Post by: popleyruss on 10 October 2009, 20:11

i just used to love the power delivery

i went to a1 scrapyard in wokingham today and there a few gtis and " vr6 and a jetta vr6 if u need a few bits

Quote from: aj_golf on 09 October 2009, 00:22

i knw i shudnt be sayin this on here but i do like jap car, id rather have my mk2 but just to rag about a jap car i dnt mind lol,

yeah hole car so i was just plannin to use everythin off the vr6 an put it in the mk2...

full roll cage, two bucket seats etc.

was thinkin about gettin a turbo planted on it but as i say not til next year now, get the mk2 finished first

Title: Re: mk2 gti with turbo?
Post by: VW BUSH on 10 October 2009, 20:57

One of the guys from HIC used to have an 8v turbo, from what i remember it was a tad expensive/explosive to run :smiley:

Title: Re: mk2 gti with turbo?
Post by: Sam on 19 October 2009, 19:29

Its all about the 16v turbo with rack and pinion... its how i roll

Title: Re: mk2 gti with turbo?
Post by: danny_p on 20 October 2009, 17:55

Quote from: caistor_bmx on 19 October 2009, 19:29

Its all about the 16v turbo with rack and pinion... its how i roll

are you american ?

Title: Re: mk2 gti with turbo?
Post by: aj_golf on 22 October 2009, 19:29

no 16v is for the loss......epic fail

not a big fan of the 16v

anyway i think im going for the vr6 now....cheapest way