how to turbo a 2001 2.0L Golf

**robert4** · 08-05-2011, 12:07 PM

hey everyone.
im really keen on turbo-ing my car. i just dont know how to go about it.
if anyone has any advice for me please post.
i would like to know parts ill need and cost and anything else i should know
Thanks!

**Blitzen** · 08-05-2011, 12:19 PM

You are going to be looking at an exhaust manifold, turbo, intercooler and piping, ECU tune, that's just the basic hardware. Then you have to get someone to do it if you don't have the experience... It's going to cost alot... Possibly well over 3G.

Or you get the 1.8L turbo out of the GTI, out of a wreck and drop it in with little or no engineering.

I would do the latter, but that's just me, and I'm not spending your money.

**robert4** · 08-05-2011, 12:35 PM

would it just be easier to buy a turbo kit?
also would the audi a4 2.0t manifold fit on the golfs engine?

**Tim** · 08-05-2011, 12:37 PM

buying a crashed mk4 gti would be a lot cheaper than a turbo kit. Not worth the effort though. Youre better off selling your car and buying a mk4 gti.. Its the cheapest way to upgrade.
Id think nothing from a A4 will fit. Completely different layout.

**robert4** · 08-05-2011, 12:42 PM

so the manifolds for the 1.8 gti and my 2.0 are the same?

**Blitzen** · 08-05-2011, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by robert4

so the manifolds for the 1.8 gti and my 2.0 are the same?

No. The 2.0L in your car is an 8 valve, but the 1.8L is a 20 valve.

As Tim said, you would be better off selling you 2L and then buying the GTI.

**robert4** · 08-05-2011, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Tim

buying a crashed mk4 gti would be a lot cheaper than a turbo kit. Not worth the effort though. Youre better off selling your car and buying a mk4 gti.. Its the cheapest way to upgrade.
Id think nothing from a A4 will fit. Completely different layout.

where would i found a smashed gti? wreakers i have been too only have crappy old rust buckets. never any newish cars. recommend any place for me?