On Tue, 2 Oct 2001, Mark Reda wrote: > I know this is a little off topic. > A friend of mine has a MK3 2.0l 8V GTI and he had heard that it is possible > to setup a turbo a 2L 8V using the Turbo Diesel turbo, intake manifold and > exhaust manifold and all the parts will just 'Bolt On'. > Does anyone know if this is even possible? >
This is not true. I'm not sure that a TDI even uses the same crossflow head (doubtful) and the turbo will be poorly matched to the car. The flow map of the turbo will show that it is designed to make peak boost very low, and top out at about 4000 rpm's- where a diesel stops making power (due to piston speeds). The intake manifold is not a problem, either... all the turbo 8v's I've seen use the stock intake manifold. You're better off getting a good manifold from ATP, buying or finding a turbo, and scrounging the rest of the parts you'll need. _____________ 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
