Re: non-roc:Chipping a Passat 1.8T

[Jan Folkson <jfolkson@optonline.net>]

According to EC the Turbo Beetle put out 180hp on the dyno.  Their
conclusion was that the beetle had the Audi TT chip on board and were going
to report further when they had more info.  So far no word.  But owning both
the 1.8T Passat and Turbo Beetle, I can tell you that the beetle is much
faster and I mean MUCH.  The weight difference is only about 150lbs. and
would probably not account for that big a difference.  Also the Passat is an
automatic but I always drive it with the tiptronic.  Not sure if not having
a clutch would account for the difference either.

BTW, Shannon, how much did the chip cost and does it mess with the warranty?


- Jan Folkson   
    
'86 16V            
'99 Passat 1.8T  
'00 Beetle GLX 1.8T
 

> From: Mike VanAmburgh <vwvr6r@fiber.net>
> Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 00:26:03 -0700
> To: Scirocco <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
> Subject: Re: non-roc:Chipping a Passat 1.8T
> 
> The last Eclipse turbo was running 210 hp.  With a Garrett chip, the
> 1.8T puts out torque from hell (more than the Eclipse).  The Eclipses
> have turbo lag and the Passat 1.8T has very little.  The powerband on
> the 1.8T is way better than the Eclipse turbo.  For more info on Garrett
> chips, check out <http://www.giacusa.com>.
> 
> For example, a stock 150 hp 1.8T moves the aerodynamically-challenged
> ~2900 pound New Beetle in 15.9 seconds.  Remember the comparo against
> the 160 hp ~2600 pound Civic Si?  The Beetle kicked it's ass with more
> weight and less hp.
> 
> -Mike
> 
> Timothy A Reed wrote:
>> 
>> On Mon, 31 Jan 2000 00:24:35 EST Testastrega@aol.com writes:
>> 
>>> Put the garret chip in my roomates 1.8T today. Job took all of 5
>> minutes for
>>> 47hp. The car hauls major ASS! I was getting groceries (yeah right) and
>> raced
>>> a older Mitsu Eclipse turbo....hehe..I smoke his ass through every
>> gear! Wish
>>> I could just plug in 47hp in the damn roc....
>> 
>> The 1.8T motor has 150 hp stock.  150+47=197.  The Mitsubishi Eclipse has
>> (I think) 190 or 195 hp and is a lighter car (unless the AWD system adds
>> significant weight, but it also provides better traction).  The way I see
>> it, the Eclipse should have won.  What am I missing?  Torque curve of the
>> new turbo motor, perhaps?
>> 
>> -Timothy A. Reed, Esq.
>> t.a.reed.esq@juno.com
>> Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the
>> Lord.
>> Romans 12:11
>> 
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