Suggestions anyone for my 1997 Golf

[rackemrackball9]

Hey there everyone. I am new to this forum and also i new owner of a 1997 Golf. Since the day i got it I been thinking about all of the thingsI want to d to it. The one thing I have been thinking about most is istalling a turbo. I know nothing aout cars and that is one reason why I gt on this forum so I can start to learn My question is can a turbo be installed to a non turca car and or is it even a good idea?

[vdubin]

Sup rackemarackball9..what a name lol.

personally I wouldnt bother its too much fkn about and $$$ but its up to you at the end of the day.Im sure someone on here can point you in that direction.

what are you wanting from your car too,what look are you going for, if any,Or do you just want Fast ?

[dylan8]

is it can be done.
What engine do you have?

[ffoff]

Never installed a turbo but I hear a 1.9 tdi turbo and manifold will relatively "bolt on" and be the cheapest option.

Whichever way you go be prepared to be spending about what you payed for the car if not more just to turbo.

[rackemrackball9]

the name is Michael lol

I want to get quickness and speed ou of it plus the awesome sound. As far as looks i want to totally upgrade it because right now it is looking very plan except for the tints. I been lookin at some body kits, but major of the ones that fit don't like. lol I am going for a sleek street look you know. nothing too much...

[rackemrackball9]

I have the 4cylinder 2.0L

[dylan8]

Just lower it and wheels for best and quickest upgrade

[ffoff]

handling>power IMO.

good handling can make any car fun to drive. replace the front end rubber components (especially look at R32 control arm bushings) a decent set of coilovers (weitecs, KW) and even some decent tyres if you want to go that far and you'll be having heaps of fun. You can also swiss cheese your airbox. won't get you any power but makes the car sound a whole lot better. and its free

[rackemrackball9]

handling>power IMO.

good handling can make any car fun to drive. replace the front end rubber components (especially look at R32 control arm bushings) a decent set of coilovers (weitecs, KW) and even some decent tyres if you want to go that far and you'll be having heaps of fun. You can also swiss cheese your airbox. won't get you any power but makes the car sound a whole lot better. and its free

Thans a lot for the reply!

[Flat-Mango]

Never installed a turbo but I hear a 1.9 tdi turbo and manifold will relatively "bolt on" and be the cheapest option.

Whichever way you go be prepared to be spending about what you payed for the car if not more just to turbo.

Good luck finding one!
though in America i think the only mk3 TDI was the Vento.

If you look into the mk3 appreciation thread, lots of subtle and extreme things have been done to golfs, but IMO golfs have never been about 'Look at me! I'm riding on 20'' and have a bonnet scoop and a massive wing that gives me 5+ Horsepower and 3+ torque!'.

Lots of mods that are common in the VW scene are illegal in Aus, but that doesn't stop them of course, it just costs more :/
Got pictures of yours?