Here's my future plans. To swap out the 1.8T & drop a 3.2 then bolt together a turbo. How much for a 3.2 engine runs about right now? What problems might I run into? Where do I look for a 3.2? Thanks.

 

why do you want to get rid of the 1.8?

 

....because there is more potential in the VR6 in the long run. That isn't to say the 1.8T isn't potent for how small it is. But a F/I VR6 would be sweet!

 

yeah. What is the weight dif between the two motors?

 

3.2 weighs 373lbs, that i found, the 1.8T, dunno, but 'less' is probably a correct answer. ; )

 

This is just like saying "my car is an auto and im going to swap a manual in". You would be much better off selling your tt and buying a new one with the vr6.

 

I don't see it that way I like a vr6 & love a 1.8t but a vr6t would just make me cream myself. Suprized I'm not getting any love outta a 3.2 swap...

 

I personally would keep the 1.8t and either stroke it and/or build the head to rev. The added displacement will make a spooling far better and if you build the head, lag doesnt matter since you will have plenty of revs to fully use a large turbo. If you are not looking for more than 500-600whp, a 2.0-2.2l 1.8t will be a great choice.

BTW, i just moved on Mon and on the 730mile trip with me and my GF in the car and it packed to the gills, i still managed 33mpg on the trip down. I dont know the total weight, but it was enough to make the suspension make very bad noises

 

I had thought about doing a 3.2 swap but a BT kit just seemed easier it might be cheaper for you to trade in for the 3.2 TT and then turbo it. If I had space for tolls and parts I would love to start with a bare 3.2 block and build it up over time to exactly what I want I did this in highschool with my 56 chevy truck/454 big block. Good luck if you decide to do this

 

Yeah, I also perfer the 3.2, but just couldn't afford one. Great engine, but prob not worth the $$$ to swap.