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

["Damian" <designer@xxxxxxxx>]

Ya well I think it would just be fun, to do a 20v non-turbo?  
And benefits? Hmmm More is better right?

Damian


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Jeremy Steeves
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Subject: RE: [VWoT] question about 1.8 16v head vs 2.0

Really?

20v Non-Turbo?

What's the benefits?


> I think its doable it by and install a 1.8t for around 2-2.5K now this
> person would have to have lots of parts just kicking around, and be able
> to fab up everything that he might need to do the install...
>
> If I had that much money to prove this is possible I would take you
> on...
>
> But you have to think what you want out of this motor?
> Do you want something that's fun and cheap, a 16v isn't a bad way to go
> in a light car...   Hell a comp. 16v can be had for less than a G note.
> Hell im selling one for $650 comp. with wire's computer and stuff
> everything to do the swap really...
>
> And if you really want some fun just add some Juice (NOS) motors are
> cheap, so if you blow it up just drop another in...
>
> Now if I was to start my project all over again, I would have just
> worked on the  body and thought about the motor at the end, but I picked
> up parts here and there and well I think my 16v turbo will be costing me
> more money in the long run than if I just waited to buy a 20v turbo...
>
> Then again I wouldn't go turbo if I waited till now...
>
> Thinking 20v 2.0 non turbo would be my bet...
>
> Damian
>
> -----Original Message-----
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>
> I simply question the total price of a 1.8t by the time it's in your
> car. The intercooler and exhaust will add $$$ and the clutch will need
> upgrading if you want to use the 020. I doubt it's doable for less than
> 3.5K by the time it's all said and done.
>
> i'm hope someone is going to prove me wrong tho.
>
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