The problem with the VR6 is it's way to heavy. That's the problems with the A3's. The A2's are lighter thus causing more of a nose I dive I would think. The 1.8T is a solid platform. It has everything you need, it's light, turbo'd and upgradeable at a low cost. If you use the 1.8T ECU, with a Garret Chip, you've got great power at a fraction of the cost of a comparable VR6. BUT, when you start to push the 1.8T to the 300+ range, that's when I agree a turbo'd VR6 would be a better platform. You can extract that easily from a VR6 without getting crazy with Haltech or TEC or whatever.
Either swap is cool to me and I just wish I had the $ to do either one. Good luck. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jassem" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 3:37 AM Subject: Re: OT: 1.8T stuff(my project-for those interested) > I'm sorry but I just don't see the point of swapping a similar displacement > engine simply because it's turbocharged. Since you'll be using Haltech > engine management, I'm willing to bet a properly built 16V will give the > same power & reliablity as a 1.8T. Here is a link to a german firm > turbocharging the newer ABF 16V engine without aftermarket engine management > (using the OEM TPS system) resulting in > 290bhp.http://www.hgp-turbo.de/16v.htm. Granted it's nothing impressive > compared to what some of the US firms are gettting out of the 16V, but it's > probably quite reliable using moderate boost levels. > > If I ever decide to go forced induction, I'd start with a VR6 and work my > way up. The only reason to swap a 1.8T is if will cost less than building a > reliable turbocharged 16V. > > Best of luck to you with your project. > > _____________ > List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com > To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message > See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com > Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org > _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
