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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: steve.gti on 08 July 2014, 19:46

Title: max power from a 1.8t
Post by: steve.gti on 08 July 2014, 19:46
i have a 1.8t 1999 model, i think its 150 bhp as standard, what is the maximum power this engine can be uprated to
Title: Re: max power from a 1.8t
Post by: dom on 08 July 2014, 20:05
How deep are your pockets?
Title: Re: max power from a 1.8t
Post by: davidgtrr34 on 08 July 2014, 20:49
I have done alot of research for my project and anything above 320 foot pounds torque is very unsafe. I would recommend around 280-300 foot pound
Title: Re: max power from a 1.8t
Post by: barrym381 on 08 July 2014, 21:31
I have done alot of research for my project and anything above 320 foot pounds torque is very unsafe. I would recommend around 280-300 foot pound
not if you have deep pockets as dom said  :smiley:
Title: Re: max power from a 1.8t
Post by: steve.gti on 08 July 2014, 21:45
how deep would my pockets have to be to achieve about 350 bhp

steve
Title: Re: max power from a 1.8t
Post by: barrym381 on 08 July 2014, 21:48
how deep would my pockets have to be to achieve about 350 bhp

steve
at a rough guess about 4 or 5k  prob better buying 1 thats already done  :smiley:
Title: Re: max power from a 1.8t
Post by: dom on 08 July 2014, 21:56
how deep would my pockets have to be to achieve about 350 bhp

steve

When you factor in Turbo,manifold,exhaust,intercooler,rods,intake,hoses,fuel pump,injectors,mapping you could quite easily be into £4-5k.

That's not even factoring in suspension or brakes.
Title: Re: max power from a 1.8t
Post by: barrym381 on 08 July 2014, 22:08
how deep would my pockets have to be to achieve about 350 bhp

steve

When you factor in Turbo,manifold,exhaust,intercooler,rods,intake,hoses,fuel pump,injectors,mapping you could quite easily be into £4-5k.

That's not even factoring in suspension or brakes.
thank f**k i only had to do the turbo,manni,fuel pump and exhaust topped off with some r-tech magic with mine  :whistle:
Title: Re: max power from a 1.8t
Post by: Scott-R on 08 July 2014, 23:00
Stroker engines for sale online at £8k and a good GT30 kit for £2400 then your front mount,fuelling, intake, sensors, manifolds, piping, labour costs say £5-6k not including engine mounts, clutch, drive shafts, wheels, tyres, diff, mapping, exhaust, then correct brakes and suspension.....£5k again?

450bhp easy.
Title: Re: max power from a 1.8t
Post by: barrym381 on 08 July 2014, 23:14
Stroker engines for sale online at £8k and a good GT30 kit for £2400 then your front mount,fuelling, intake, sensors, manifolds, piping, labour costs say £5-6k not including engine mounts, clutch, drive shafts, wheels, tyres, diff, mapping, exhaust, then correct brakes and suspension.....£5k again?

450bhp easy.
thats a dam site more than 5k  :laugh:
Title: Re: max power from a 1.8t
Post by: Wayne on 09 July 2014, 00:01
Stroker engines for sale online at £8k and a good GT30 kit for £2400 then your front mount,fuelling, intake, sensors, manifolds, piping, labour costs say £5-6k not including engine mounts, clutch, drive shafts, wheels, tyres, diff, mapping, exhaust, then correct brakes and suspension.....£5k again?

450bhp easy.

For that much money you could just buy a quicker car :grin:
Title: Re: max power from a 1.8t
Post by: Scott-R on 09 July 2014, 00:55
I agree, but he asked about power  :whistle: