[surfcity21]

what do you think would be better. i have a 92 16v GTi and want more power. i am really interested in the VR6 but still i am a 4cyl kinda guy. what would you guys recomend is a better converstion? also whats the weight differences between my stock 2.0L 16v motor vs. vr6 vs. 1.8T???
Thanks guys
kramer

 

[scarywoody]

Re: 1.8T vs. VR6??? pros and cons (surfcity21)

i'd imagine the 16v and 1.8t are pretty close to the same weight (i think), but there is probably a 100-120 pound difference comparing a 1.8t and vr6. VR6 is cheaper to do and initially has more power....but you'll get into the same argument every time you post something like this. VR6 will last longer since it's not forced induction......1.8t is cheaper to get more power out of....etc etc....just look for 1.8t or vr6 in the search...i'm sure there are a bunch of them

 

[Chad Anderson]

Re: 1.8T vs. VR6??? pros and cons (surfcity21)

Aww..c'mon! Don't axe another 16v GTi! Those things are getting rare! Find a cheap 1.8 digifant Golf/Jetta, and do that. Please Please Please!
With that said, VR6s are relatively easy to come by. I chose that for my swap, mainly due to the fact that I knew I wasn't planning on turboing it, or doing anything MAJOR after the swap. I just wanted a fast, normally aspirated car, without a bunch of plumbing in the the engine compartment, Hence, my A2 received the VR6.
The 1.8T is somewhat cheaper to upgrade, and is prolly a bit lighter, but I can't remember how much. There is some more work involved with pulley clearances, if I remember Scooterman/Montana Green Machine's project. If I had the website for it, I'd put it here, but I can't remember. If you want a fast, reliable, out-of-the-box car, I'd say the VR6 is great, but the 1.8T may be the ticket if some upgrading is in your future. You know the old saying, though...Speed costs $$$, how fast you wanna go??

 

[VR6'n]

Re: 1.8T vs. VR6??? pros and cons (Chad Anderson)

depend on what you want to do. if you want to have a mildly moded i would go with the VR6 cause parts are more $$$, but if you want but time speed 1.8

 

[surfcity21]

Re: 1.8T vs. VR6??? pros and cons (Chad Anderson)

everyone says that they are rare. how many montana green 16v were made????

 

[scarywoody]

Re: 1.8T vs. VR6??? pros and cons (surfcity21)

I dunno how rare they are, but I bet montana green 1.8t's & VR6's are even more rare. I wouldn't alter your thinking of the swap just to save a 16v...You could sell it to someone for a swap or keep it for a later time.