Re: New member / Reliability w/ the 1.8T

[Josh Pinkert <flush@radix.net>]

At 09:20 PM 9/22/97 -0400, Elliott Potter wrote:
>
>The 1.8T and the 2.8, besides the different engines and some other
>working components, have different trim lines as well--the 2.8 is a
>little softer and more expensive than the 1.8 (i.e. wood trim / carbon
>fiber).  However, the 1.8T is much more tweakable than the 2.8, so it
>depends on what he wants from the car--if he wants to have all kinds of
>fun and pull 300+ horses, then he wants the 1.8T, but if he wants a
>(slightly) nicer and quieter car, and will modify it little/none, go
>with the 2.8.
>Just my .02
>

Most people are not modifying their 1.8Ts to 300+ hp.  I haven't heard of
anyone putting theirs over the 240hp mark (TAP Stage II).  You _can_ do
more to  it, but I think you'd be comprimising driveability, reliability,
and durability.  The 2.8 is a little heavier, but in stock trim, its got
more power.  It feels like the engine is not stressed at 190hp.  So some
minor tweaks may make a difference (exhaust and chip?).  Plus, all the
suspension mods for the 1.8t exist for the 2.8.


- Josh Pinkert
- flush@radix.net