Author Topic: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?  (Read 1751 times)

Offline Winniee

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Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
« 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!

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Offline Toby

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Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
« Reply #1 on: 28 March 2013, 07:10 »
Save your money.

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Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
« Reply #2 on: 28 March 2013, 10:57 »
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.
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Offline damien010685

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Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
« Reply #3 on: 28 March 2013, 11:18 »
Simple dont and save the cash

Offline Rhyso

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Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
« Reply #4 on: 28 March 2013, 11:33 »
Fresh oil, filters and plugs to keep it going until you trade up

Offline navmk4gti

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Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
« Reply #5 on: 28 March 2013, 13:16 »
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:
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Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
« Reply #6 on: 28 March 2013, 13:20 »
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:
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Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
« Reply #7 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:

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Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
« Reply #8 on: 28 March 2013, 13:29 »
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:
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Thanks for adding the vital info :grin: :grin:
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Re: Worthwhile engine mods to the 2l 8v?
« Reply #9 on: 28 March 2013, 14:33 »
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: