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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Winniee on 28 March 2013, 01:41

Title: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
Post by: Winniee on 28 March 2013, 01:41

Is there any worthwhile mods?

Was thinking about de-catting the exhaust. Hoping it would give it a nice noise. Suppose I'm just thinking trial and error.

Do hope to get a 20vt in but could be a few months off yet. Mainly thinking what can I upgrade, not looking to spend thousands but just a little bit to bide me over till the possible 20valve!

Cheers guys :)

Title: Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
Post by: Toby on 28 March 2013, 07:10

Save your money.

Title: Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
Post by: beppe2672 on 28 March 2013, 10:57

Quote from: Toby on 28 March 2013, 07:10

Save your money.

Got to agree! Save your cash for the engine conversion. You're never gonna see much of a gain with the 2.0.

Title: Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
Post by: damien010685 on 28 March 2013, 11:18

Simple dont and save the cash

Title: Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
Post by: Rhyso on 28 March 2013, 11:33

Fresh oil, filters and plugs to keep it going until you trade up

Title: Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
Post by: navmk4gti on 28 March 2013, 13:16

Quote from: Rhyso on 28 March 2013, 11:33

Fresh oil, filters and plugs to keep it going until you trade up

+1 just do general maintenance and save up for a 1.8t if you want something tunable :wink:

Title: Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
Post by: barrym381 on 28 March 2013, 13:20

Quote from: navmk4gti on 28 March 2013, 13:16

Quote from: Rhyso on 28 March 2013, 11:33

Fresh oil, filters and plugs to keep it going until you trade up

+1 just do general maintenance and save up for a 1.8t if you want something tunable :wink: that will cost you money all the time fixing it  :grin: :grin:

:grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
Post by: damien010685 on 28 March 2013, 13:29

U just stick to yer wife's TT baz or so you say I think it's yours.  :kiss:

Title: Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
Post by: navmk4gti on 28 March 2013, 13:29

Quote from: barrym381 on 28 March 2013, 13:20

Quote from: navmk4gti on 28 March 2013, 13:16

Quote from: Rhyso on 28 March 2013, 11:33

Fresh oil, filters and plugs to keep it going until you trade up

+1 just do general maintenance and save up for a 1.8t if you want something tunable :wink: that will cost you money all the time fixing it  :grin: :grin:

:grin: :grin:

Thanks for adding the vital info :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
Post by: barrym381 on 28 March 2013, 14:33

Quote from: damien010685 on 28 March 2013, 13:29

U just stick to yer wife's TT baz or so you say I think it's yours.  :kiss:

still not got her 1 yet mate  :angry: an i wont get near it when i do  :grin:

Title: Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
Post by: Winniee on 28 March 2013, 14:48

This is what I was expecting haha, just don't like the complete lack of power! From the Punto GT to the e36 318is this has just got nothing at the pedal :(

Title: Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
Post by: barrym381 on 28 March 2013, 15:15

Quote from: Winniee on 28 March 2013, 14:48

This is what I was expecting haha, just don't like the complete lack of power! From the Punto GT to the e36 318is this has just got nothing at the pedal :(

neither did the e36 318is  :grin: couldnt pull a horny dog off a nun