Considerations for Mk3 1.8t

[h100vw]

To retain 4x100, you're gonna want g60 calipers and rotors. Dual piston calipers instead of single piston calipers.

G60 calipers are single piston, just like the early VR6. I have seen loads in the UK and owned 2 myself.

Gavin

[ffoff]

Sorry I should have said girling 60 calipers which aren't actually from a G60. But from some older Audis.

[Ben J]

A nice vrt would destroy a 1.8t, despite being like 40 kg heavier

Thats the route I one day hope to go.

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[Jarred]

engine - engine mounts, inlet manifold, downpipe, throttle body. also which block, as there are different designs, as well as head sizes etc, etc. which turbo. Are you planning on staying relatively standard (bolt on mods) or going crazy? (big turbo etc) I'd try and stick with a factory harness, and get it chipped/tuned by a reputable company. Shouldn't be hard to see 280+HP with a K04, injectors, intercooler, exhaust etc., all with factory reliability etc.
gearbox - go an O2A to handle the power, with hyrualic set up, mimic whats used in a VR.
Brakes/suspension/chassis - you dont need to go wide track, there is no point. use all your current stuff, get some good suspension and a set of sway bars probably wouldn't be a bad idea if you really plan on using the car. as for brakes, keep 4x100 and chuck on some 280mm cupra discs with early (or late, i can't remember) 280mm VR6 Calipers/carriers. Or you can source some dual piston girling 60's (like I have) or maybe just go straight aftermarket and get some wilwoods etc?

that's my two bob. I can see reason why you wanna go 1.8T. Should give the car a nice bit of poke, without going crazy. Comparing 1.8T to VRT is silly, VRT is a whole nother ball game! (hello 400+ HP.)

hope this helps./

[SpeciP3]

Yeah thanks jarrod, that's basically what I had in mind sticking with stock setup tweeked slightly (not hugely excessive). I'm planning on using a K03S, mainly because if (and no doubt when) I want a power increase I can upgrade to the K04. I want it to have some power, but reliability is my main issue as it'll be a daily as well as a project. Will be getting some coils shortly, I already have some upgraded larger rotors on the car at present but yeah certainly need some bigger calipers.

I do love the sound of a VR6, there's no doubt in my mind it's the best sounding motor out there, I just don't see myself being able to afford all the custom work, as awesome as it would be.

[Water Boy]

Mk3 1.8t conversion in on my list of things to do. My plan is to buy a wreck (passt, Mk4 or Audi) and swap as much as I can over, then send the ECU to Gavin (custom code) and have all the crap I dont want deleted. Ill keep the standard turbo, FMIC, dump pipe and just roll with that until I build a strong motor.