is this the right turbo for my 180t fwd

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Dec 26, 2006 | 11:44 PM

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DenimTT

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RE: is this the right turbo for my 180t fwd

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you can buy a low mileage used k03 from someone on Vortex for Around $150 on ebay they gob. new for $350.00 all day long.

here its your chance if you want a k04

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...95990&rd=1

Thats not a direct bolt on for the 180, you need the exhuast manifold, up-pipe, intercooler piping, and fuel injectors to run that turbo

This is what the turbo from a K03 equipped transverse motor looks like (this is the k04-001):

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Dec 26, 2006 | 11:57 PM

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DenimTT

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RE: is this the right turbo for my 180t fwd

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-1-...QQcmdZViewItem

Thats probably closer to what you are looking for.

Dec 27, 2006 | 02:56 AM

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RE: is this the right turbo for my 180t fwd

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ORIGINAL: DenimTT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-1-...QQcmdZViewItem

Thats probably closer to what you are looking for.

That is a direct replacement for you turbo. If you want to know the shape of you engine do a compression test. This will give you a good idea of what kind of condition your engine is in. Also if your turbo is not showing signs its taking a dump, dont bother changing it.