Turbo

[mase]

save up for the 20V T mate, thats what I would like.

Of course would have to keep the Mk3 as well

So besides lots of cash, would need a garage as well 

tell me about it mate... thats one of the things i love about the VAG family, so many engines to fit in so many cars 

at the moment im going down the line of keeping the mk3 as a daily, finish her off with a few little bits, and keep her in 2.0 8v guise...

then get some sort of mk2 / mk1 plaything...
quite fancing a mk1 cab with a 2.0 16v engine in it.... topless summer cruising 

[Len]

My 16v can keep up with a 20v T!

[mase]

well when u go stat battling... the mk4 1.8t engine isnt that great in standard form.

150bhp or 180bhp isnt masses, and with your 16v len running at about 175, with the difference in weight, it should be able to do a 25th anniversary mk4!

IMHO... for a mk3 youd be best off with a rebuilt vr6 engine, decent exhaust system, induction kit, and some map fettling could see the naughty side of 200bhp, which is ample for daily road use!!!

[patch900]

Mase, saw a nice Mk2 for 700 on the trader the other week - was very tempted 

[Len]

I dont honestly think mine is putting out that much and have booked another RR session to check it.

But once I knew where my peak power is I had no trouble keeping up with Billy's 20v T!

[patch900]

When I have some cash (god knows when at the mo), I would interested in sticking mine on a rolling road.

Dont think it would be as good as yours though Len

[Len]

Well put it this way Billy's figure was 167bhp on a standard 20v T. So if it should be 150bhp then mine should be no more than 165bhp. More like the high 150's.
But we shall see!

If you can get in on one of these club days then it costs £25/£30 for a session.
There are some coming up in Reading and Peterborough, both of which are a bit far for you.

[mase]

Well put it this way Billy's figure was 167bhp on a standard 20v T. So if it should be 150bhp then mine should be no more than 165bhp. More like the high 150's.
But we shall see!

thats the sort of figure i was thinkin of.... to be honest i wouldnt expect more than about a 10% increase from a decent exhaust and induction kit combo, so realistically i think your at around the 160 - 165 mark more than the 175 mark.

[DazVR6]

While we are on the subject....has anyone ever tried turbo/supercharging an abf? i no it would take someone with more money than sense as you could buy a vr and probably charge it for less but im curious, wonder what the power output would be, how it would drive ect.....wish i had more money than sense...

[Len]

Turbo would be the best and cheapest option.

I guess you could get as much as you want! If money no object then 400bhp would be possible.