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Offline t-tim44

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Common accepted way of getting more power?
« on: 26 August 2009, 21:07 »
Looking through the forum with search function + DIY guides but...

Have a 95 2.0 GTI 8v ADY. What is the usual way of gaining more power used by you fine folks? I want around 200bhp or there abouts (is this even possible) so is getting a 16v lump the first step? Dont want a VR6 (personal choice). What do people usually do and what is the outcome? Do you need new gearbags etc? I'm an apprentice mechanic so doing the work myself is no prob, though like all these bloody projects, money is  :wink:
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Re: Common accepted way of getting more power?
« Reply #1 on: 26 August 2009, 22:04 »
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Offline loki86

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Re: Common accepted way of getting more power?
« Reply #2 on: 26 August 2009, 22:09 »
as i have the 8v also the first step get away from the 8v

second im lost so will be watching this thread intently  :grin:
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Re: Common accepted way of getting more power?
« Reply #3 on: 26 August 2009, 22:10 »
If your looking for 200bhp, forget the 16v and go for a 1.8t
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Re: Common accepted way of getting more power?
« Reply #4 on: 26 August 2009, 22:36 »
Realistically I don't think you will get 200bhp from an 8v without turbo or supercharger and other work.

From a 16v you will need headwork, cams, matchporting inlet and exhaust manifolds, individual throttle bodies, stand alone management, remap etc. Cost you about 2 to 3k to do it properly. £300 porting, £300 cams, ITB's £600, management and associated bits £1000, remap £250 all approx.

As Wayne says cheaper and easier to go for a 1.8 turbo lump and have it remapped.

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Re: Common accepted way of getting more power?
« Reply #5 on: 27 August 2009, 00:04 »
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Re: Common accepted way of getting more power?
« Reply #6 on: 27 August 2009, 00:47 »
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Re: Common accepted way of getting more power?
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Re: Common accepted way of getting more power?
« Reply #8 on: 27 August 2009, 09:15 »
The 16v will be more efficient and reliable and 200bhp is easily achievable.
The 1.8t will have to run at a higher boost and that can blow turbos! And its not just a remap!
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Re: Common accepted way of getting more power?
« Reply #9 on: 27 August 2009, 09:46 »
Quote from: Len on 27 August 2009, 09:15
The 16v will be more efficient and reliable and 200bhp is easily achievable.
The 1.8t will have to run at a higher boost and that can blow turbos! And its not just a remap!

your 16v running 200bhp then len as its so 'easy'
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