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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Dejongh on 25 February 2010, 21:51

Title: engine..
Post by: Dejongh on 25 February 2010, 21:51: i have a 2.0 gti with no turbo just now but im thinking about making it a bit more powerfull
should i stick a turbo in the engine i have already or look for another engine that already has a turbo

also my car keeps giving me problems it is acting up in the cold weather and when im stationary for a few seconds i can feel the car shaking and the revs slightly falling even when the engine is heated up
Title: Re: engine..
Post by: Devilz on 25 February 2010, 21:53: I think you can't just stick the turbo to non-turbo engine, you need to change couple of other items as well. Better to get new engine with turbo, it might work out cheaper :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: engine..
Post by: Dejongh on 25 February 2010, 22:02: Quote from: devilz on 25 February 2010, 21:53
I think you can't just stick the turbo to non-turbo engine, you need to change couple of other items as well. Better to get new engine with turbo, it might work out cheaper :lipsrsealed:

any ideas on what engine would be best?
Title: Re: engine..
Post by: Devilz on 25 February 2010, 22:04: I'm no expert my friend but it depends what you after, I would say AGU 1.8T petrol or 130PD diesel
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Post by: Adam on 25 February 2010, 22:17: Quote from: devilz on 25 February 2010, 22:04
I'm no expert my friend but it depends what you after, I would say AGU 1.8T petrol or 130PD diesel

Are you feeling right Devilz?
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Post by: Ant1981 on 25 February 2010, 22:18: A diesel? If you want a car that sounds like a skeleton wanking into a biscuit tin...
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Post by: Devilz on 25 February 2010, 22:24: yeah mates i'm alright, its not about me, its about him, i suggested petrol/diesel engines, he is the one who needs to make choice :rolleyes:
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Post by: alex160 on 25 February 2010, 22:25: better off selling your non turbo and buying a turbo tbh mate. your engine problem sounds like MAF meter or coked up throttle body, or possibly temp sender.
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Post by: WillGTTDi150 on 25 February 2010, 22:26: Quote from: Ant1981 on 25 February 2010, 22:18
A diesel? If you want a car that sounds like a skeleton wanking into a biscuit tin...

:grin: :grin: Quality :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: engine..
Post by: Adam on 25 February 2010, 23:01: Quote from: Ant1981 on 25 February 2010, 22:18
A diesel? If you want a car that sounds like a skeleton wanking into a biscuit tin...

Gutted, but your right.

Still, addicted to torque and mpg.
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Post by: Rhyso on 26 February 2010, 08:11: Quote from: Ant1981 on 25 February 2010, 22:18
A diesel? If you want a car that sounds like a skeleton wanking into a biscuit tin...

Interesting....just exactly how do you know if diesels do sound like that :huh:
Title: Re: engine..
Post by: Wayne on 26 February 2010, 11:15: Quote from: Rhyso on 26 February 2010, 08:11
Quote from: Ant1981 on 25 February 2010, 22:18
A diesel? If you want a car that sounds like a skeleton wanking into a biscuit tin...

Interesting....just exactly how do you know if diesels do sound like that :huh:

Modern diesels are miles better.
Title: Re: engine..
Post by: Rhyso on 26 February 2010, 11:18: to the OP

have a look at www.vwvortex.com as a few people have turbo'd / surcharged their 2.0 engines

It won't be a cheap upgrade but its do-able

iMation on here was in the process of doing something similar but then sold his car
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Post by: richw911 on 26 February 2010, 13:53: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=106940.0