Re: 12 Second GTI's? How tuneable is the 1.8t? (TK NYC)
check the 1.8t forum, you'll find tons of info
check the 1.8t forum, you'll find tons of info
12 Second GTI's? How tuneable is the 1.8t?
I'm about to buy a '02 GTI and am curious on how tuneable the 1.8t motor is, I have heard a lot of good things about it but I am a newbie to the VW and 1.8t scene.
I have seen some people posting that their GTI's are in the 12's? That is not too shabby!
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What are people doing to acheive these numbers? Whats the most you can get out of the 1.8t motor?
Is there a FAQ I can read somewhere on the 1.8t motor and tuning? I would like to do the basic bolt-ons first. Would I be able to just get a boost controller and raise the boost?
Thanks in advance,
Tommy
I have seen some people posting that their GTI's are in the 12's? That is not too shabby!
Is there a FAQ I can read somewhere on the 1.8t motor and tuning? I would like to do the basic bolt-ons first. Would I be able to just get a boost controller and raise the boost?
Thanks in advance,
Tommy
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Re: 12 Second GTI's? How tuneable is the 1.8t? (John A)
look for 1.8BillyT, or go to http://www.dubspeedracing.com http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
[Modified by sidewinder, 2:01 PM 11-26-2001]
look for 1.8BillyT, or go to http://www.dubspeedracing.com http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
[Modified by sidewinder, 2:01 PM 11-26-2001]
Re: 12 Second GTI's? How tuneable is the 1.8t? (TK NYC)
With about 4,000 in the motor and 2,000 in the drivetrain you will run easy 12's. Add some slicks and coilovers to make it easier and you will be kicking a$$. Put your fat bastard dub on a diet and you may be able to get 11's. I mean gut the sucker from the waist back. Maybe a CF hood and lighter brakes from RPI and and lighter wheels.
If you want me to brake down all the mods I will. I'm at work so its not like I have anything important to do
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With about 4,000 in the motor and 2,000 in the drivetrain you will run easy 12's. Add some slicks and coilovers to make it easier and you will be kicking a$$. Put your fat bastard dub on a diet and you may be able to get 11's. I mean gut the sucker from the waist back. Maybe a CF hood and lighter brakes from RPI and and lighter wheels.
If you want me to brake down all the mods I will. I'm at work so its not like I have anything important to do
Re: 12 Second GTI's? How tuneable is the 1.8t? (TexasVWdriver)
not to be ragging on him, and I'm no expert, but from browsing this forum for almost a year, I_Fly_Gti's recommendations seem optimistic. Billy has done the most to his golf out of anyone on this forum, and his best is 12.3, as mentioned. I have no doubt that 11's can be had from these cars, but not easily, not yet. I've watched as people's average times have dropped over the last year. There was a time when Billy broke into the 13's and that was big news. Now, there's more than a handful of people there, and low 14's are very common.
Not saying it can't be done, but it isn't the easiest just yet. Give the aftermarket some more time. Again, I'm no expert
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[Modified by Triumph, 8:12 PM 11-26-2001]
not to be ragging on him, and I'm no expert, but from browsing this forum for almost a year, I_Fly_Gti's recommendations seem optimistic. Billy has done the most to his golf out of anyone on this forum, and his best is 12.3, as mentioned. I have no doubt that 11's can be had from these cars, but not easily, not yet. I've watched as people's average times have dropped over the last year. There was a time when Billy broke into the 13's and that was big news. Now, there's more than a handful of people there, and low 14's are very common.
Not saying it can't be done, but it isn't the easiest just yet. Give the aftermarket some more time. Again, I'm no expert
[Modified by Triumph, 8:12 PM 11-26-2001]
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