> From: "Jassem" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: OT: 1.8T stuff(my project-for those interested) > > I'm sorry but I just don't see the point of swapping a similar displacement > engine simply because it's turbocharged. Since you'll be using Haltech > engine management, I'm willing to bet a properly built 16V will give the > same power & reliablity as a 1.8T.
exactly. i dont think youre doing your homework if you can say that an 8vt or 16vt is any less reliable than a 20vt at that power level. also (at that power level) i doubt you can make a "reliable" motor (depending on your definition of reliable) without changing engine internals anyway. yeah, the 20v is a turbo motor, but a turbo motor designed for 180hp. VW even decided that the 225hp version needed internal changes. if done properly and the same way, the reliability of any 4 cyl is pretty much the same, regardless of the number of valves it has. the 8v might even have the most reliability, since it has the least amount of moving parts. > If I ever decide to go forced induction, I'd start with a VR6 and work my > way up. it has its pros and cons. i was considering a lowish boost system (no I/C in the beginning) for my C, and hoping for ~250 at the crank. thats pretty good, especially since i was hoping to keep it well under $2000. somebody was telling me about two guys with A4 cars, one turbo, one vr6, and the vr6 was actually lighter. i guess when you put all the turbo stuff on the vr6 though, it will be heavier again. > The only reason to swap a 1.8T is if will cost less than building a > reliable turbocharged 16V. i dunno what the prices are for 20v's these days. other than that, its the same exact stuff youre doing to the 20v that you are to the 16v to get that power. ive got a few pics somewhere of my buddies 85 16vt, if anyone is interested. its still in the finishing stages, but its got a reringed block, rebuilt head, T3/T4, custom manifold, a pretty cool cusotm fuel rail, and SDS. a big front I/C, passat T/B, quaife, etc. target is close to 300hp, i think on pump gas. ben _____________ 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
