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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: jasonpi on 14 August 2003, 21:11

Title: supercharging my mark 4 2lgti
Post by: jasonpi on 14 August 2003, 21:11

right before i go on ( i dont want to go out and buy a 1.8t car or engine)!! i have the very loosely worded 2l gti and it lacks something (power) so after a bit of research between turbos and superchargers ive decided to add a supercharger to my golf. which i will do but i want to know if its possible has anyone done it...i know superchargers do not run at such high temperatures as turbos but i want some good sound advice i went to my local performance shop and they told me to get a 1.8t NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo i said just want to know if its poss. if anyone can help me in the right direction then it would be appreciated

Title: Re:supercharging my mark 4 2lgti
Post by: Rally_Chris on 26 August 2003, 12:52

not worth the hassle, as recommended sell your car and buy a 1.8T. If that's not fast enough then chip it !

You could doubtless spend thousands in modifying your 2 litre GTI, but why bother as the 1.8T already has better suspension, brakes and interior equipment. You will never see a return on your investment in modifying the 2.0, as it will be harder to sell and more expensive to insure, less reliable etc.....

Title: Re:supercharging my mark 4 2lgti
Post by: S11EPS on 27 August 2003, 13:38

Just to stick my oar in......

If you do decide to supercharge, then Linden Special Vehicles in Wellingborough supercharge may be worth a look - they currently have a Mk4 4motion in there being done.

My old mans holden was done there and now has over 530bhp, so I guess you say they do a good job.

Their number is 01604 766586

Title: Re:supercharging my mark 4 2lgti
Post by: S11EPS on 27 August 2003, 13:44

However, personally driving a diesel car that has more torque than a porsche boxster, I'd say sell up and go for a PD 150!!!

1/10th of a second slower to 60 than the 1.8T (like THAT matters, unless you measure a car by its traffic light grand prix ability!) but blistering in-gear times and 43 miles to the gallon even when you drive like a hooligan (and I should know).

There's nothing like having enough torque to accelerate at 80+ like most cars can only manage at 50!!! Tractor power!!! ;)

Title: Re:supercharging my mark 4 2lgti
Post by: jasonpi on 27 August 2003, 13:54

thanx s11eps i did say i didnt want to change my car but nobody ever listens cheers m8