How tough are VAG 1.8T engines?
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In standard form (150bhp). I'm guessing they use really low boost at that power. I wouldn't mind getting a little more from mine but its done 143k so maybe not a good idea...?
Is it true they have forged pistons?
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Is it true they have forged pistons?
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I have HEARD that once the 150bhp engine is remapped it can start to give problems......... as it is already a remapped 115 engine....I THINK.
Spoke to a few people when i looked at the VAG cars and they said the best one to do is Remap a 130bhp version for best benafits
Spoke to a few people when i looked at the VAG cars and they said the best one to do is Remap a 130bhp version for best benafits
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Originally Posted by TIFF
I have HEARD that once the 150bhp engine is remapped it can start to give problems......... as it is already a remapped 115 engine....I THINK.
Spoke to a few people when i looked at the VAG cars and they said the best one to do is Remap a 130bhp version for best benafits![Wink](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Spoke to a few people when i looked at the VAG cars and they said the best one to do is Remap a 130bhp version for best benafits
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
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I have HEARD that once the 150bhp engine is remapped it can start to give problems......... as it is already a remapped 115 engine....I THINK.
Spoke to a few people when i looked at the VAG cars and they said the best one to do is Remap a 130bhp version for best benafits![Wink](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Spoke to a few people when i looked at the VAG cars and they said the best one to do is Remap a 130bhp version for best benafits
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I believe you are right chip and i have indeed fucked up my reply as i am a diesel loving muppet
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Yes mate...That was the diesel engines....Just so you know if you go that route...........Which i would advise
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Originally Posted by TIFF
I have HEARD that once the 150bhp engine is remapped it can start to give problems......... as it is already a remapped 115 engine....I THINK.
Spoke to a few people when i looked at the VAG cars and they said the best one to do is Remap a 130bhp version for best benafits![Wink](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Spoke to a few people when i looked at the VAG cars and they said the best one to do is Remap a 130bhp version for best benafits
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Doesn't the 225 TT engine have forged pistons? I thought it did.
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Originally Posted by TIFF
I have HEARD that once the 150bhp engine is remapped it can start to give problems......... as it is already a remapped 115 engine....I THINK.
Spoke to a few people when i looked at the VAG cars and they said the best one to do is Remap a 130bhp version for best benafits![Wink](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Spoke to a few people when i looked at the VAG cars and they said the best one to do is Remap a 130bhp version for best benafits
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i have the 150bhp one had it remapped to 200bhp had no problems and i did alot of research into it and can say i didnt see one problem out of the 100's of comments i read
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I believe you are right chip and i have indeed fucked up my reply as i am a diesel loving muppet
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Yes mate...That was the diesel engines....Just so you know if you go that route...........Which i would advise
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there was never to my knowledge a 130bhp 1.8t engine...
the AGU version of the engine is supposed to be the most tunable, more so than the BAM (tt/s3) version of the engine. A remap on the 150bhp will see about 180ish and there is supposed to be a notable difference along with better fuel consumption when driven nice and slowly!
the AGU version of the engine is supposed to be the most tunable, more so than the BAM (tt/s3) version of the engine. A remap on the 150bhp will see about 180ish and there is supposed to be a notable difference along with better fuel consumption when driven nice and slowly!
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Originally Posted by danneth
Originally Posted by TIFF
I have HEARD that once the 150bhp engine is remapped it can start to give problems......... as it is already a remapped 115 engine....I THINK.
Spoke to a few people when i looked at the VAG cars and they said the best one to do is Remap a 130bhp version for best benafits![Wink](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Spoke to a few people when i looked at the VAG cars and they said the best one to do is Remap a 130bhp version for best benafits
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i have the 150bhp one had it remapped to 200bhp had no problems and i did alot of research into it and can say i didnt see one problem out of the 100's of comments i read
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Fair play Tiff, and you are probably right about going for a derv, lad i know was keeping pace with my 200bhp prelude in his little fabia VRS with a remap,and he was getting over 50mpg in normal driving, awesome engines!
I just dont like how diesels drive though, the noises they make etc, but they really are a serious option for performance these days
I just dont like how diesels drive though, the noises they make etc, but they really are a serious option for performance these days
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Fair play Tiff, and you are probably right about going for a derv, lad i know was keeping pace with my 200bhp prelude in his little fabia VRS with a remap,and he was getting over 50mpg in normal driving, awesome engines!
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I just dont like how diesels drive though, the noises they make etc, but they really are a serious option for performance these days
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In the thread there is a ibiza which was making 350-380 on standard internals
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=107744
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You might be best to ask on a VW site to be honest mate, as im a bit worried about the standard of advice you will get on here, cause we are all just repeating stuff we heard, or things we think etc.
Like for example ive seen a few of the heads off the cars from different years, and there was no difference at all in the valves, the only differences I noticed was different CR pistons, but thats totally the opposite advice to what franco just said, and in truth neither of us has enough experience to know if we are right or wrong.
One thing is certain though, ALL the 1.8T engines are EASILY good for well over 200bhp.
Like for example ive seen a few of the heads off the cars from different years, and there was no difference at all in the valves, the only differences I noticed was different CR pistons, but thats totally the opposite advice to what franco just said, and in truth neither of us has enough experience to know if we are right or wrong.
One thing is certain though, ALL the 1.8T engines are EASILY good for well over 200bhp.
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
You might be best to ask on a VW site to be honest mate, as im a bit worried about the standard of advice you will get on here, cause we are all just repeating stuff we heard, or things we think etc.
Like for example ive seen a few of the heads off the cars from different years, and there was no difference at all in the valves, the only differences I noticed was different CR pistons, but thats totally the opposite advice to what franco just said, and in truth neither of us has enough experience to know if we are right or wrong.
One thing is certain though, ALL the 1.8T engines are EASILY good for well over 200bhp.
Like for example ive seen a few of the heads off the cars from different years, and there was no difference at all in the valves, the only differences I noticed was different CR pistons, but thats totally the opposite advice to what franco just said, and in truth neither of us has enough experience to know if we are right or wrong.
One thing is certain though, ALL the 1.8T engines are EASILY good for well over 200bhp.
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http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/
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http://uk-mkivs.net/
Any of these should be a good source of information
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Any of these should be a good source of information
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
You might be best to ask on a VW site to be honest mate, as im a bit worried about the standard of advice you will get on here, cause we are all just repeating stuff we heard, or things we think etc.
Like for example ive seen a few of the heads off the cars from different years, and there was no difference at all in the valves, the only differences I noticed was different CR pistons, but thats totally the opposite advice to what franco just said, and in truth neither of us has enough experience to know if we are right or wrong.
One thing is certain though, ALL the 1.8T engines are EASILY good for well over 200bhp.
Like for example ive seen a few of the heads off the cars from different years, and there was no difference at all in the valves, the only differences I noticed was different CR pistons, but thats totally the opposite advice to what franco just said, and in truth neither of us has enough experience to know if we are right or wrong.
One thing is certain though, ALL the 1.8T engines are EASILY good for well over 200bhp.
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But as you say its all hearsay mate!
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When i had my A3 1.8T chipped i found out all i needed to know on here!
www.audi-sport.net and she's coming up to 90K without a single engine fault!
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Crikey I only posted this what feels like a few mins ago!
I was only expecting about 5 replies!
Thats the PassionFord spirit
Yes its a 150bhp version from a 98 passat so an early version. Good engines but barely enough power to spin the wheels!
I was only expecting about 5 replies!
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Yes its a 150bhp version from a 98 passat so an early version. Good engines but barely enough power to spin the wheels!
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Originally Posted by mk1_orion_boy
Crikey I only posted this what feels like a few mins ago!
I was only expecting about 5 replies!
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Yes its a 150bhp version from a 98 passat so an early version. Good engines but barely enough power to spin the wheels!
I was only expecting about 5 replies!
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Yes its a 150bhp version from a 98 passat so an early version. Good engines but barely enough power to spin the wheels!
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i want to chip my A3 1.8T!!!
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Only reason i know this Chip is because i was talking to Martin H on Friday at donny about Wayne's (pro alloy) Lotus!
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Obviously if you are tuning the absolute nads off it though, you want to be starting with the biggest valves available in any of the standard cars for that
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Originally Posted by DaveEscos
i want to chip my A3 1.8T!!!
missus says no
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Cant you just come to some arrangement where you each make a portion of the decisions, like you pick how much boost to run, and she picks what make of waashing up liquid to use or something?
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Originally Posted by Franco
Only reason i know this Chip is because i was talking to Martin H on Friday at donny about Wayne's (pro alloy) Lotus!
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Obviously if you are tuning the absolute nads off it though, you want to be starting with the biggest valves available in any of the standard cars for that
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Oh and there's been plenty of A3 running 300+ on standard internals on that website, one is owned by a bloke Rich who runs JBR Performance.
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I know of at least 4 150bhp motors running over 300bhp, none of them have given any trouble and there all good for power hikes
This might be of some help bud
This might be of some help bud
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EVERY 1.8t lump will be upto the job of 300bhp so conversion wise the best option is to buy a 150bhp motor and fit a bigger turbo cuse the only real difference between the ot of them are the mpping and the turbos as standard.
I'm doing a mk1 golf and wanting about 400bhp so bought a seat cupra 150bhp motor, the reason being is that i will be replacing the rods, pistons, turbo, and possibly a bit of head work so there was no point buying a 225 motor cause i'm replacing everything anyway.
Ps Chip i've never heard any differences between the valves just the ports in the head, plus if there was any difference it would be minimal imo
EVERY 1.8t lump will be upto the job of 300bhp so conversion wise the best option is to buy a 150bhp motor and fit a bigger turbo cuse the only real difference between the ot of them are the mpping and the turbos as standard.
I'm doing a mk1 golf and wanting about 400bhp so bought a seat cupra 150bhp motor, the reason being is that i will be replacing the rods, pistons, turbo, and possibly a bit of head work so there was no point buying a 225 motor cause i'm replacing everything anyway.
Ps Chip i've never heard any differences between the valves just the ports in the head, plus if there was any difference it would be minimal imo
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very good engines imo, easily get 200bhp outta them- my mate has a chipped, roughly 200bhp+ one with 100k and its still sweet as a nut and pulls nicely in his 2000 model golf gti, does need servicing though the lazy git
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this isnt a dig back but most people know what these engines are capable of.
I mean, a good strong CVH turbo is good for somewhere near 300Bhp with the correct management and turbo selection. How long it lasts is another thing
I know of standard bottom ends having 16psi of thrash for 000s of miles.
To get back to topic, a good well maintained VAG 1.8T with 100k + should be safe for 200Bhp IMO.
I was quoting what a certain so called Tuner preached to me many moons ago.
p.s. BTW your engine route conversion sounds
Good luck
this isnt a dig back but most people know what these engines are capable of.
I mean, a good strong CVH turbo is good for somewhere near 300Bhp with the correct management and turbo selection. How long it lasts is another thing
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To get back to topic, a good well maintained VAG 1.8T with 100k + should be safe for 200Bhp IMO.
I was quoting what a certain so called Tuner preached to me many moons ago.
p.s. BTW your engine route conversion sounds
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These engines are easily fit for 350-400 bhp with no internal modification required as i was seriously considering a mk 1 golf gti with the 150bhp engine then gettin a jbs conversion!
www.jbsautodesigns.co.uk/conversions.htm
I also spent 16months doin my research on every site relating to vw performance and forums
The main problem/restriction is the turbo and manifold strangling hp engine is 1 tough cookie
The only reason i didnt go ahead was i cant get away from owning a 3dr cosworth in my lifetime so that has to come first
I must admit though i went in a mk 1 golf gti (converted with g60 engine)running 230bhp and wow couldnt see much keeping up to be honest
amazing car so much fun and to me thats was driving performance cars is about!
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I also spent 16months doin my research on every site relating to vw performance and forums
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The main problem/restriction is the turbo and manifold strangling hp engine is 1 tough cookie
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The only reason i didnt go ahead was i cant get away from owning a 3dr cosworth in my lifetime so that has to come first
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I must admit though i went in a mk 1 golf gti (converted with g60 engine)running 230bhp and wow couldnt see much keeping up to be honest
amazing car so much fun and to me thats was driving performance cars is about!
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I'll be getting mine remapped soon and it will see 200bhp quite easily
the AGU (early) lump has the better head as it has bigger ports, but this isn't really a benifit unless you want mega power
the lump in the anniversary edition had 180bhp as standard which was from a different map and a slightly better specced turbo (K03s as opposed to the K03), this is also the same for the 180bhp TTs
The 225bhp TT has the K04 turbo, bigger injectors and I believe has twin intercoolers as well to get this power
Alps my AGU has got a forged crank then, not as easy to kill?
the AGU (early) lump has the better head as it has bigger ports, but this isn't really a benifit unless you want mega power
the lump in the anniversary edition had 180bhp as standard which was from a different map and a slightly better specced turbo (K03s as opposed to the K03), this is also the same for the 180bhp TTs
The 225bhp TT has the K04 turbo, bigger injectors and I believe has twin intercoolers as well to get this power
Alps my AGU has got a forged crank then, not as easy to kill?
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Also the cam belt and plug service intervals are superb on them, every 60k
one thing thats not so good though is if a lead breaks down, they're coil packed
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one thing thats not so good though is if a lead breaks down, they're coil packed