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Offline topgolf

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mk4 2.0 8v
« on: 14 October 2011, 23:36 »
Hello I'm new to the vw!! Living in Salisbury area, This my 1st golf and i f-in love it! Got a mk4 and I'm starting to do a few bits to it! But I see there ain't much I can do to the engine and its a bit slow! Can I strap a turbo to this? Re-map? Any thing? I've been looking at New engine transplant but lot of  money! Any help? Cheers  :grin:
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Offline Wayne

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Re: mk4 2.0 8v
« Reply #1 on: 15 October 2011, 00:23 »
Sell it and buy a 1.8t  :smiley:
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Re: mk4 2.0 8v
« Reply #2 on: 15 October 2011, 09:32 »
then you can spend a fourtune on fuel and get to read fault codes.. :grin: :wink:
2.0 is ok...fairly nippy..but not like the 1.8t...but in my opinion a 2.0 is a whole lot more reliable :rolleyes:
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Re: mk4 2.0 8v
« Reply #3 on: 15 October 2011, 09:39 »
Quote from: stevesdub on 15 October 2011, 09:32
then you can spend a fourtune on fuel and get to read fault codes.. :grin: :wink: mate
2.0 is ok...fairly nippy..but not like the 1.8t...but in my opinion a 2.0 is a whole lot more reliable :rolleyes:
cheers
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Offline Wayne

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Re: mk4 2.0 8v
« Reply #4 on: 15 October 2011, 10:12 »
Quote from: stevesdub on 15 October 2011, 09:32
then you can spend a fourtune on fuel and get to read fault codes.. :grin: :wink:
2.0 is ok...fairly nippy..but not like the 1.8t...but in my opinion a 2.0 is a whole lot more reliable :rolleyes:

That is a load of tosh, 2.0's suffer the same problems plus are noted for burning oil.

1.8 n/a or turbo is the much better choice.
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Offline mcgee9t2

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Re: mk4 2.0 8v
« Reply #5 on: 15 October 2011, 13:27 »
Quote from: Wayne on 15 October 2011, 10:12
Quote from: stevesdub on 15 October 2011, 09:32
then you can spend a fourtune on fuel and get to read fault codes.. :grin: :wink:
2.0 is ok...fairly nippy..but not like the 1.8t...but in my opinion a 2.0 is a whole lot more reliable :rolleyes:

That is a load of tosh, 2.0's suffer the same problems plus are noted for burning oil.

1.8 n/a or turbo is the much better choice.

+1. if you cant afford the insurance on a 1.8t get a 1.8n/a. faster, and they all suffer the same problems and  as said, the 2.0 goes through oil like its going out of fashion
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Re: mk4 2.0 8v
« Reply #6 on: 15 October 2011, 14:43 »
Quote from: mcgee9t2 on 15 October 2011, 13:27
Quote from: Wayne on 15 October 2011, 10:12
Quote from: stevesdub on 15 October 2011, 09:32
then you can spend a fourtune on fuel and get to read fault codes.. :grin: :wink:
2.0 is ok...fairly nippy..but not like the 1.8t...but in my opinion a 2.0 is a whole lot more reliable :rolleyes:

That is a load of tosh, 2.0's suffer the same problems plus are noted for burning oil.

1.8 n/a or turbo is the much better choice.
cheers guys! Been in touch with Carl Shakespeare ( in the new issue of performance vw ) getting him to do my coilovers and maybe engine transplant next year fingers crossed!!!  :evil:

+1. if you cant afford the insurance on a 1.8t get a 1.8n/a. faster, and they all suffer the same problems and  as said, the 2.0 goes through oil like its going out of fashion
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Offline Wayne

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Re: mk4 2.0 8v
« Reply #7 on: 15 October 2011, 21:15 »
What is the point in an engine transplant  :undecided:
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Re: mk4 2.0 8v
« Reply #8 on: 15 October 2011, 22:03 »
Quote from: Wayne on 15 October 2011, 21:15
What is the point in an engine transplant  :undecided:
because i want the car 2 a 1 off! Not a car that I have just brought of the the shelf like most cars you see out there  :sick:
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Offline Wayne

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Re: mk4 2.0 8v
« Reply #9 on: 15 October 2011, 22:04 »
Quote from: topgolf on 15 October 2011, 22:03
Quote from: Wayne on 15 October 2011, 21:15
What is the point in an engine transplant  :undecided:
because i want the car 2 a 1 off! Not a car that I have just brought of the the shelf like most cars you see out there  :sick:

Still makes more sense to buy a 1.8t  :smiley:
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