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Title: 1997 Golf Gti 16v Turbo Help
Post by: jamin91 on 22 May 2010, 19:08

Hey people, just wondering if anyone has any solid information on turboing a 16v. I'm looking for around 250-280 bhp. Can anyone advise me on the best way to achieve this? Also how much bhp can the std internals handle while keeping them in the engine? I do have a spare 8v engine. Will changing the bottom ends drop the compression ratio? Any information will be greatly appreciated, thanks.  :wink:

Title: Re: 1997 Golf Gti 16v Turbo Help
Post by: Wayne on 22 May 2010, 21:21

Better to switch to a 1.8T.

Title: Re: 1997 Golf Gti 16v Turbo Help
Post by: jamin91 on 22 May 2010, 22:23

What would I need to change to fit the engine, gearbox, driveshaft etc?

Title: Re: 1997 Golf Gti 16v Turbo Help
Post by: Wayne on 22 May 2010, 23:33

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=124485.0 :afro:

Title: Re: 1997 Golf Gti 16v Turbo Help
Post by: danny_p on 22 May 2010, 23:34

1.8 T is boreing swap tho,  16vT is more intresting to do.

Title: Re: 1997 Golf Gti 16v Turbo Help
Post by: Wayne on 22 May 2010, 23:38

Quote from: danny_p on 22 May 2010, 23:34

1.8 T is boreing swap tho,  16vT is more intresting to do.

Well yes but your looking at mega bucks to get 250bhp out of it.

Title: Re: 1997 Golf Gti 16v Turbo Help
Post by: danny_p on 23 May 2010, 11:41

not really.

Title: Re: 1997 Golf Gti 16v Turbo Help
Post by: topher on 23 May 2010, 12:05

Quote from: Wayne on 22 May 2010, 23:38

Quote from: danny_p on 22 May 2010, 23:34

1.8 T is boreing swap tho,  16vT is more intresting to do.

Well yes but your looking at mega bucks to get 250bhp out of it.

i reckon cheaper than a 1.8t swap, unless you can find a donor for pennies.. which just isn't possible these days

Title: Re: 1997 Golf Gti 16v Turbo Help
Post by: jamie16v on 23 May 2010, 21:19

i followed up this when i had my valver as i wanted to supercharge it..
look on vwvortex for some tips as theres loads of info on there.
wossner pistons and forged rods are the way to go.. you will also need some exhaust manifold made up, a common way (and cheap is the one from the audi S2 and chop off one of the exhaust ports and weld it up (as its a 5cyl). 1.8t inelt plenum mated to the bottom part of the 16v inlet is another thing they do but not essential.

Title: Re: 1997 Golf Gti 16v Turbo Help
Post by: Wayne on 23 May 2010, 21:25

I stand corrected then  :smiley: