Mike O.

...because I am bored.

I want to spend the next six months (or more) building a stout bottom end and head for the next iteration of my car. Any recommendations for getting my hands on a complete 1997-1999 40K-60Kmile longitudinal 1.8T?

Plans include new rods, pistons, gapless rings, coatings, porting on the head, Schrick cams, modified intake, and some kind of huge turbo! Power output goal is over 400hp with daily driveability.

Thanks,
Mike O.<ul><li><a href="http://members.tripod.com/trackjunkie/">trackjunkie</a></li></ul>

Paul Days

I think personally the way to go is to get a great piston kit and a great turbo. APR has done a good job with race cars. I have personally spoken with Brett for creating a great engine. The GT Series Ball Bearing turbos are one of the most reliable on the Market. Now he should be able to get the pistons, rods and crank, eventhought the Audi crank is a very good design. The head will only hold about 22 lbs of boost, if you will go higher than that, it'll have to be worked. The biggest turbo's on the market are the 40 series, I believe there is a GT-40, and agin APR should be able to get your car in the Stoich level, they do great ECU programming.

My 0.02 worth.

Paul Days

frame2

dahlback has a 550HP package, try to get the engine from a salvage

Lucas_Gchips

Send me email.....If your serious..

SKS

Get a lighter car ... while your at it.

SKS

You need to buy my hood.