Piston/rod/block limitations of a 12v 2.8?
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RE: Piston/rod/block limitations of a 12v 2.8?
I was just looking for the most power, forgot you only were looking for maybe another 80 hp. but yeah that would work to. the only thing that I'm worryed about is even with 9.1/1 comp ratio you can still only run maybe 5 lbs. boost before you start needing racing fuel. and a better engine. keep us updated on what your thinking. cus this is my bag baby.
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RE: Piston/rod/block limitations of a 12v 2.8?
ORIGINAL: bentframe
well said check. i don't hate you quite as much now...but don't be mistaken, i still hate you...with a passion.
well said check. i don't hate you quite as much now...but don't be mistaken, i still hate you...with a passion.
yeah, turboing a 12v will be very complicated and very expensive. i still think you're going to be much happier and much better off with a 1.8T
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From: Columbs, Ohio
RE: Piston/rod/block limitations of a 12v 2.8?
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edit:// btw, any other forums floating around?
edit:// btw, any other forums floating around?
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RE: Piston/rod/block limitations of a 12v 2.8?
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Ok, let's put it this way.
The 12v is like a marriage. Once you’re in, there aren't many options. Any of the options that come along and you do take... you end up kicking yourself later for. But all in all, marriage is pretty reliable, just not that exciting
The 30v is like dating. Much more options than the 30v. Dating allows for a little bit of switching around and trying things, but there are limiting factors, and you are fairly restrained in who you can date. Dating is more exciting than marriage.
The 1.8T is like a hooker. There are many options, and the quality of hooker you get depends on the amount of money you wanna drop on her. The really cheap hookers aren't exciting at all, there disgusting actually. But throwing a little more money at them shows you a better time, and they defiantly get exciting. The reliability is nowhere near marriage, but the excitement is through the roof.
Ok, let's put it this way.
The 12v is like a marriage. Once you’re in, there aren't many options. Any of the options that come along and you do take... you end up kicking yourself later for. But all in all, marriage is pretty reliable, just not that exciting
The 30v is like dating. Much more options than the 30v. Dating allows for a little bit of switching around and trying things, but there are limiting factors, and you are fairly restrained in who you can date. Dating is more exciting than marriage.
The 1.8T is like a hooker. There are many options, and the quality of hooker you get depends on the amount of money you wanna drop on her. The really cheap hookers aren't exciting at all, there disgusting actually. But throwing a little more money at them shows you a better time, and they defiantly get exciting. The reliability is nowhere near marriage, but the excitement is through the roof.
3rd Gear
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From: Perkasie, PA / Potsdam, NY
RE: Piston/rod/block limitations of a 12v 2.8?
I have seen 2 or 3 ppl who have done this and it ends up being cheaper to sell the car and buy an s4. I fab a lot of my own stuff and there is no way in hell I would ever spend the time and money required for the 12v. Why spend 10-15k to turbo the v6 and get 250whp when you can spend 4-6k big turboing the 1.8t and get 350whp?
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From: Columbs, Ohio
RE: Piston/rod/block limitations of a 12v 2.8?
Yeah it is usually a very expensive mod for a 12v that involves using a stand alone engine managment system.
You're a DIY guy, you should understand the emmense pleasure in doing something yourself others could not. The 12V is viewed as one of the hardest engines to manipulate, and some guys really get a kick out of conquering it.
You're a DIY guy, you should understand the emmense pleasure in doing something yourself others could not. The 12V is viewed as one of the hardest engines to manipulate, and some guys really get a kick out of conquering it.
3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Perkasie, PA / Potsdam, NY
RE: Piston/rod/block limitations of a 12v 2.8?
yea i geuss thats true, i geuss if i had the money than it would be worth the time to build something only a few other ppl have...thats a LOT of money though