Hey guys I was just wondering is it worht upgrading 2.8 for HP increase, I know ther is no chip to jump it 40-50 HP lke the 1.8T but still what are the mods that can be applied to a 2.8 ( talkin about everythin but a SC here), also is it possible to install the k04 turbo by yourself if you have moderate knowledge in cars ( is it an involved procedure)

All i am doin is gathering info on what car I should buy 1.8 T or 2.8. I would like it to run 13-14 on track if possible

Thanks

alot

 

Without going supercharger, you really can't make the 2.8 fast easily. I'm sure you could throw in titanium internals, up the compression ratio to 14:1, get cams that move the powerband way up, and have a 9500rpm 30v, but why would you? If you can't handle the supercharger, then just get a 1.8t, because you can install the k04 yourself if you have initiative.

 

heres a link that was in another post on mods for the 2.8 for mods ... its basically everything but a s/c

http://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1145113.phtml

hope that helps

 

The 2.8 is a great engine, w/ the exception of the famous "dead spot" at low rpms. With the intake, exhaust, and chip, the "dead spot" is gone. it maked driving the car much more enjoyable.

 

just get a 1.8T if you plan on doing any upgrades.. if you want no upgrades but one hell of a reliable car then get the 2.8

 

I'm not quite sure I know what dead spot your talking about. expain.

 

hahahaha well done. striaght off my post. I didnt have to do it.

The flat spot is a part between around 2k -4k, u can notice it pick up again after 4000 rpm. If u get rid of it u get a much smoother power band. It will be faster b/c more hp put out thru out the powerband but the peak hp wont change much. The chip raises it around 10-12 but i have heard the chip is amazing difference. (of course not like the one for the 1.8T)

 

Yea, the flat spot sucks.

Why everything besides the S/C?

Honestly, I think you should save, then get the S/C. then a coilover setup.

 

its evrything but a s/c'r b/c there is no review on the site for it. That is stuff taht guy has DONE to his car. Prolly didnt have the cash for the G2.

 

without an s/c... i'd just go with the 1.8T

Not that you can't make the 2.8 fun... but it'll just take a lot of work. no more work than people do on every NA car except that most of your work will be custom, or with some heavy researching and patience

for the same money you'd be dropping into the 2.8 to take it to say... 250hp... you'd have a wicked 1.8T