RE: 1.8T conversion

["Brian Honnold" <bhonnold@pac-cap.com>]

Yes, this is a toy.  A very fast very expensive and ultimately fun toy.

300HP from a 1.8t isn't that far away depending on your budget.......I'd say
$10-12K if you pinch pennies.

As I am currently building a MkI with a projected 250+ HP I'm taking chassis
flex issues very seriously.  I have a contact to weld in a custom roll cage,
weld up front crossmember reinforcement and I have the Autotech
subframe/22mm front swaybar combo.  Should be enough to keep it together.

Brian H




> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of mike
> Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 2:59 AM
> To: Scirocco LIST
> Subject: Re: 1.8T conversion
>
>
> Your correct,
>
> But this is a toy now isnt it.   I heard 300hp is possible from
> the 1.8T after
> all is said and done.
>
> If 200 hp from a 1.8T and chip makes the frame a pretzle-  then
> 200 hp from a
> 2.0 16V conv. will do the same- no?
>
> I also have the option of taking my 80 frame, and starting to
> build the car
> from the ground up- using my 81 S for all the parts.  Doing this
> will be a huge
> task, but I would be able to reinforce the frame, and would have
> a hell of a
> custom when finished.  Not to mention a nice long project to do.
>
> Thanks for the info.   again i am only in the consideration
> stages. My goal is
> to achieve maximum HP and maintain daily driveability.
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> Brian Honnold wrote:
>
> > Not to burst your bubble here......but a 1.8T conversion IMHO
> isn't worth
> > the effort.
> >
> > By the time your done, keeping in mind the hidden factors, your
> at $10,000+
> > Canadian and you have 150HP.
> >
> > Drop another $250 for a chip and you get to 200 HP.  At 200HP the MkI
> > chassis twists into a pretzel, so you'll need a roll bar or at the very
> > least, every stress/swaybar made and reinforcement to the front
> crossmenber.
> > Not to mention tranny work and a pile of spare driveshafts and
> CV joints.
> >
> > The next step into real HP from a 1.8T is very expensive,
> upgraded KKK turbo
> > or a good T3 and bigger turbonetics or ATP manifold will run you $1500+.
> > Then you'll want to upgrade the puny stock intercooler, and probably add
> > boost control and larger injectors.......now your getting
> closer to $15,000
> >
> > For about $5000 or less you could do up a custom 2.0 16v turbo,
> or very nice
> > 8v turbo....and get to 200HP.
> >
> > Forced induction is a sickness for which there is no cure.
> >
> > Brian H
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of mike
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 1:00 AM
> > > To: Scirocco LIST
> > > Subject: 1.8T conversion
> > >
> > >
> > > Researching possible engine conversions to my 1981 S  I was given the
> > > number for Dennon in B.C. Canada.    He quoted me an engine
> for 4-5,000
> > > Canadian, with 13,000 K.
> > > 500 for custom stainless exhaust, and 3000 in labor and
> modifications to
> > > make it all fit.
> > > This is in Canadian currency.
> > >
> > > Not bad I think.
> > > Opinions? Concerns?
> > >
> > > I have two other companies in BC im checking with for comparisons.  I
> > > will post those when they come in.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 81S
> > > 80 Parts -Dash is sold.
> > >
> > >
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