matts616
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I am currently in the market for a 2002.5 and up MK4 Gti, but im stuck between getting the 1.8t or the VR6. Im pretty sure the 1.8t vs VR6 question has been asked a million times already, but mine is slightly different. I already know that the 1.8t responds very well to mods, and is a lot cheaper to mod than a VR6, but is it really that hard to get HP out of the VR6 without spending big bucks? I really like the VR6 (no turbo lag, sounds bad**) but if it is expensive to mod, I will probably get the 1.8t.
1. If I had $1000 to spend on engine mods, about how much HP/TQ would I be looking at with an N/A VR6? A 1.8t with stock turbo? What about $2000?
2. Is the turbo lag bad on a 1.8t? If so, would a chip reduce lag?
3. Also, Ive heard that the 1.8t is more nimble than a VR6 because the engine is lighter. How true is this?
Thats about all I can think of for now. Thanks for any input!
< Message edited by matts616 -- 4/7/2008 11:38:15 PM >
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