Re: [VWoT] question about 1.8 16v head vs 2.0

["Sandor" <sandor@xxxxxxxx>]

to throw in my 2 cents, if yer not going to work the head too much, then
you want which ever head is the freshest (new valves stem seals, reground
seats, decked slightly)...don't waste extra cash on a 1.8 that you'll just
have to spend more on to get it fresh, if you can get a 2.0L head with a
fresh rebuild for less.  I have the euro intake cam on my 16v with a 42mm
passat intake and that by itself was a nice improvement...would I drop the
extra $300-$300 for a euro intake manifold...no way in hell...unless you
have BIG cams and are planning BIG headwork (and have the header or race
dp and exhaust to go with it) you're wasting your money...also with these
mods you might wanna consider going with digi-1 or Megasquirt rather than
CIS to get some REAL power out of it (D..you wanna chime in here?)

But ultimately I agree with TMB...if you think you're going to spend over
$1500-2000 just on the head and all the stuff required for getting it
breathing right...DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME.
I was thinking the same thing with my 2.0L 16V mk1 and between the intake,
exhaust, headwork, cams and springs I would be out $2000.
and for that I know of at least 1 or 2 1.8T's available right now that you
can buy.  If you are still hard for the 16V, then you could look around
for someone with a built but lost interest 16v to buy (let them take the
hit on the cost of all those parts and services)

just my 2 cents


sandor

>> Just wondering if I got a 50mm intake and cams
>> from a KR motor, would it
>> compliment a 2.0 head or 1.8 head better?
>
> they would complement each head in a slightly
> different way.  from what i've gathered, the 2.0
> head is better at low down grunt, while the 1.8
> head is better suited for high end.  or was it
> the other way around?
>
> meh, whatever the case may be, your best bet
> would be to P&P and deck either head, as the end
> result would end up being the same.
>
> IM scirocco53 on the vortex if you have the money
> to spend developing a 16V.
>
> keep in mind that i love the 16V engine more than
> most people, but i'm of the opinion that if you
> intend to spend money increasing its power, you
> should probably reconsider, and upgrade to a
> 1.8T.  P&P/deck/refurbing a 16V head will cost
> you in the range of about $1000.  a set of cams
> and valve springs to liven things up will tack on
> another $600-1000.  a proper header/exhaust is
> going to be another $500-1500, 50mm intakes
> usually go for between $300-400.
>
> basically, you can get away with tuning a 16V for
> some good power for fair money, but chances are
> good that for equal money, you'll get equal power
> with a 1.8T.  and then have HUGE potential for
> increased power afterwards.  a chip alone will
> give you about 30-60hp (as i recall) based on
> what motor you have, and if you really have some
> money to burn, 300-400hp is not difficult to get
> to.
>
> just something to keep in mind.
>
> jason
> tmb
>
>
>
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