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    1.8t

    has any one here or no of any one that has put a 1.8 t out of a mk4 or a audi in a mk3 if so how hard would it be.

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    It would be easiest to put in a VR6, as that has a more suitable gearbox to start with. I have a std A3 gearbox/linkage and a heap of other useful parts for under the bonnet if you wanted to convert a 4 pot.

    Don't jump on board with the stand alone management argument. You can run it with the OE stuff.

    I have an AGU engine loom and ECU etc in my garage. I could have it tuned for you, if you wanted it.

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    i should have had a look bfor i asked the is a little bit on here already about this topic sorry

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    Quote Originally Posted by mk3 gti View Post
    i should have had a look bfor i asked the is a little bit on here already about this topic sorry

    There's a lad in WA doing an S3 conversion into a MK2 which isn't so far removed from what you're asking.

    A front cut is what you want, with the electrics intact.

    Gavin

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    yes i no the bloke he did work at golf wagon i think that the way i should go ill try find a half cut befor i start planing to far ahead

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    Personally I don't see the point. VR6=128kw, 1.8T (even chipped) is what 148kw? For the price you're better off supercharging a VR6 and getting 190-ish kw and monstrous Torque. Or turbo a VR6 for even higher gains for probably about the same coin.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pullstarter View Post
    Personally I don't see the point. VR6=128kw, 1.8T (even chipped) is what 148kw? For the price you're better off supercharging a VR6 and getting 190-ish kw and monstrous Torque. Or turbo a VR6 for even higher gains for probably about the same coin.
    Maybe because the 1.8t is a newer engine, more reliable, better on fuel lighter? Just some of the reasons I would consider it

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    not to mention the head flows better.
    free flowing 5 valves vs. choking 2 valves per cylinder.

    that being said, i do have a vr6... haha
    -steve

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    Fair enough to all that BUT if you're after a significant power increase the 1.8T is a snoozer unless you spend big $$ on it on top of the already spendy conversion.
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    i reckon thats probaly true. 1.8t is a wicked engine. but so is the vr6

    traction might be a little harder to get a hold of with the 1.8t being such a light engine compared with the VR. that being said, spend less money and get the same power with the vr and still have trouble getting traction...
    -steve

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