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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: loosecannon1 on 16 November 2008, 17:23

Title: VR6 or Newer engine?
Post by: loosecannon1 on 16 November 2008, 17:23

Im looking to enhance the performance of my golf at the mo its got a 8v gti engine in it but i am thinking of changing the
engine to something i can tune for maximum BHP
would a VR6 or a 1.8 20valve turbo from a mrk4 be better to tune up?

Title: Re: VR6 or Newer engine?
Post by: Jay on 16 November 2008, 17:26

1.8T 20V from a MK4 would be better to tune and will be lighter than the VR6 so will handle better.

Title: Re: VR6 or Newer engine?
Post by: Petec82 on 16 November 2008, 17:27

It probably depends on wat you wanna spend mate! Id probably go for a 1.8t conversion though it will see decent gains from simple things like a remap!

Title: Re: VR6 or Newer engine?
Post by: loosecannon1 on 16 November 2008, 17:44

yea thought the 1.8t would be better shame it dont sound like a vr6 tho hey

Title: Re: VR6 or Newer engine?
Post by: Wayne on 16 November 2008, 19:34

20v turbo, vr6 need mega bucks to get serious power also the light engine helps power.

Title: Re: VR6 or Newer engine?
Post by: beccasmk3gti on 16 November 2008, 20:41

1.8t find one from a tt for more fun extra bhp run 225bhp as standard compared to the 150bhp from a standard 1.8t in a golf. ill just stick to the vr for its sound n grunt.