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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: badvr on 27 May 2005, 19:00

Title: why should i buy a 1.8t? how powerfull can it be????
Post by: badvr on 27 May 2005, 19:00
hi guys i drive a e36 bmw 318is coupe, im about to sell it and buy a mk4 3dr 1.8t (150 bhp), now what so u guys think should buy this or something else, also how powerfull can i make the engine, cos ive been reading up on the vw vortex and performance vw forum and the guys on there are saying that  the 1.8t is only good for around 250 bhp ish, because it all depends on  the remapping, so what do you guys think?

thanks.
Title: Re: why should i buy a 1.8t? how powerfull can it be????
Post by: topher on 27 May 2005, 22:26
sky's the limit.. 400bhp sound good ? all depends how much you want to spend :cool:
Title: Re: why should i buy a 1.8t? how powerfull can it be????
Post by: G7i turbo on 28 May 2005, 09:11
Ive just sold my 318is coupe for a 1.8t and wouldnt look back. they are a 100 times more mod'able and so much more enjoyable to drive. the 318 used to rev its nuts off at 75mph+, the golf just sits there quiet as anythin.
Title: Re: why should i buy a 1.8t? how powerfull can it be????
Post by: CHR15 on 28 May 2005, 09:18
Quote from: G7i turbo on 28 May 2005, 09:11
Ive just sold my 318is coupe for a 1.8t and wouldnt look back. they are a 100 times more mod'able and so much more enjoyable to drive. the 318 used to rev its nuts off at 75mph+, the golf just sits there quiet as anythin.

you can get around 350bhp without TOO much hassle
Title: Re: why should i buy a 1.8t? how powerfull can it be????
Post by: GazB on 28 May 2005, 15:23
check out http://www.dahlbackracing.se/english/main.asp to see what can be done if your loaded :shocked:
Title: Re: why should i buy a 1.8t? how powerfull can it be????
Post by: CHR15 on 28 May 2005, 20:39
Quote from: gaz8512 on 28 May 2005, 15:23
check out http://www.dahlbackracing.se/english/main.asp to see what can be done if your loaded :shocked:

how many bhp!! :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: why should i buy a 1.8t? how powerfull can it be????
Post by: badvr on 28 May 2005, 21:58
i wana beat m3s and have loads of torque!!!!!
Title: Re: why should i buy a 1.8t? how powerfull can it be????
Post by: GazB on 29 May 2005, 11:53
Quote from: badvr on 28 May 2005, 21:58
i wana beat m3s and have loads of torque!!!!!

Get a TDi and then get it chipped, my mates TDi rolling roaded with 320lb/ft
Title: Re: why should i buy a 1.8t? how powerfull can it be????
Post by: GaryM on 31 May 2005, 19:16
Quote from: gaz8512 on 29 May 2005, 11:53

Get a TDi and then get it chipped, my mates TDi rolling roaded with 320lb/ft

It wont beat M3's though!!
Title: Re: why should i buy a 1.8t? how powerfull can it be????
Post by: GazB on 31 May 2005, 20:20
Buy the dahlback golf if you got a spare load of wedge lying about, that'll beat M3's.  LOL :cool:
Title: Re: why should i buy a 1.8t? how powerfull can it be????
Post by: GaryM on 31 May 2005, 20:22
Quote from: gaz8512 on 31 May 2005, 20:20
Buy the dahlback golf if you got a spare load of wedge lying about, that'll beat M3's.  LOL :cool:

That'll chew them up and spit them out!!

A Garett GT28RS or IHI turbo conversion, both with uprated internals would also leave an M3 driver bewildered  :laugh: