Just signed up to the forum after reading the tuning guide for VW/Audi 1.8T engines, very good article with lots to think about for my upcoming project.
Currently have a MK 1 golf GTI that I have stripped to bare shell for some repairs and repainting, I was going to re-fit the stock engine to keep it original but have had second thoughts after seeing a similar car fitted with the 1.8T motor.
I have now purchased a 2002 Audi TT with the BAM 1.8T motor, the engine has now been removed along with wiring loom.
I have sourced an 02J gearbox along with shifter tower and cables from a MK4 GTI that will fit with some minor modification.
The wiring loom from the TT will be sent away with the original MK1 golf loom to be integrated by a local specialist.
I'm hoping to upgrade the engine to around 400bhp with some modifications forged rods and pistons, fast road cams and some head work, hybrid turbo, upgraded fuel injectors/fuel pump and rolling road remap.
If anybody has completed a similar conversion to a MK1 golf or upgraded the 1.8t engine and would like to share some helpful tips they would be well received.
Thanks Brian
Currently have a MK 1 golf GTI that I have stripped to bare shell for some repairs and repainting, I was going to re-fit the stock engine to keep it original but have had second thoughts after seeing a similar car fitted with the 1.8T motor.
I have now purchased a 2002 Audi TT with the BAM 1.8T motor, the engine has now been removed along with wiring loom.
I have sourced an 02J gearbox along with shifter tower and cables from a MK4 GTI that will fit with some minor modification.
The wiring loom from the TT will be sent away with the original MK1 golf loom to be integrated by a local specialist.
I'm hoping to upgrade the engine to around 400bhp with some modifications forged rods and pistons, fast road cams and some head work, hybrid turbo, upgraded fuel injectors/fuel pump and rolling road remap.
If anybody has completed a similar conversion to a MK1 golf or upgraded the 1.8t engine and would like to share some helpful tips they would be well received.
Thanks Brian