$4000 on a PES G2 supercharger VS. $4000 into a 1.8... UH - OH!
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RE: $4000 on a PES G2 supercharger VS. $4000 into a 1.8... UH - OH!
ORIGINAL: AteUrV8
but I think everyone needs to get there head outta the clouds and possibly realize that the 2.8 might be the way to go all around...
but I think everyone needs to get there head outta the clouds and possibly realize that the 2.8 might be the way to go all around...
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RE: $4000 on a PES G2 supercharger VS. $4000 into a 1.8... UH - OH!
ORIGINAL: AteUrV8
i dont think you can throw down 300awhp reliably with a 1.8t and 4 grand, sorry but i just dont think so... the clutch would get fried instantly so theres at least 600 bucks if you buy smart and install smart..
the turbo itself is a grip of money plus intercooler, injectors, fuel pump, tuning, and hoping that when its all done your transmission doesnt blow and you have no boost leaks..
i dont think you can throw down 300awhp reliably with a 1.8t and 4 grand, sorry but i just dont think so... the clutch would get fried instantly so theres at least 600 bucks if you buy smart and install smart..
the turbo itself is a grip of money plus intercooler, injectors, fuel pump, tuning, and hoping that when its all done your transmission doesnt blow and you have no boost leaks..
GT2871R kit- $1600
Unitronic chip- $900
Injectors- $200
TT MAF housing- $30
fmic- ~$800
Total- $3530
The clutch would go out with 240awhp also.
ORIGINAL: AteUrV8
its all gravy i just gotta back up my 2.8, but the 1.8 does have more options to do i will admit, but the 2.8 supercharged has amazing reviews about reliability and such.
its all gravy i just gotta back up my 2.8, but the 1.8 does have more options to do i will admit, but the 2.8 supercharged has amazing reviews about reliability and such.
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From: Jersey (orig. NorCal)
RE: $4000 on a PES G2 supercharger VS. $4000 into a 1.8... UH - OH!
People are pushing over 550awhp on the tranny without them blowing up and throwing shrapnel into the passenger compartment, killing everyone inside.
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RE: $4000 on a PES G2 supercharger VS. $4000 into a 1.8... UH - OH!
Yea, buck for buck. 1.8t is the way to go. BuT.Theres no replacment, for displacment, a fully maxed out 1.8T lets say 550awhp. still a 4 cyl. 1800cc roughly. Vs a FULLY built 2.8. Im willing to bet. IF you had the doe stack. The 2.8 would max at 700+hp. Take a look at the work EIP did with the VR6 2.8 12v. 600+hp all day long. Ill stick with my 1.8T an mod, tell I hit the lotto. Then ill buy a 2.8 and throw $20k in it 
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From: Jersey (orig. NorCal)
RE: $4000 on a PES G2 supercharger VS. $4000 into a 1.8... UH - OH!
The problem with the 2.8 vs the VR6 is that there's no room in the engine bay in the 2.8. If I were going to mod a 2.8l, I'd be throwing in a VR6. More room and there's plenty of aftermarket parts already out there.
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RE: $4000 on a PES G2 supercharger VS. $4000 into a 1.8... UH - OH!
ORIGINAL: onepoint8tee
Ateurv8, you know you want a 1.8t. Stop trying to convince yourself otherwise. If there were an award for the person that wished they had a 1.8t instead of a 2.8 most, youd get it. Dont fight it man, its natural.
Ateurv8, you know you want a 1.8t. Stop trying to convince yourself otherwise. If there were an award for the person that wished they had a 1.8t instead of a 2.8 most, youd get it. Dont fight it man, its natural.
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RE: $4000 on a PES G2 supercharger VS. $4000 into a 1.8... UH - OH!
ORIGINAL: onepoint8tee
Ateurv8, you know you want a 1.8t. Stop trying to convince yourself otherwise. If there were an award for the person that wished they had a 1.8t instead of a 2.8 most, youd get it. Dont fight it man, its natural.
Ateurv8, you know you want a 1.8t. Stop trying to convince yourself otherwise. If there were an award for the person that wished they had a 1.8t instead of a 2.8 most, youd get it. Dont fight it man, its natural.
