1.8t motor swap

[JOHN BANDY]

I agree with the old adage!! And yes a 3B motor would be ideal but the
price is not. My reasoning on the 1.8t is that it has efi, numerous
aftermarket goodies, lighter in weight(wouldn't we all like to make our
cars lighter), and are plentiful. I probaly could build an MC motor
with efi for less money but it would require more labor on my part to
do. And I'm not looking for 400hp, 225hp in a street car is fine.
Besides plenty of MC and 3B swaps have been done, lets try something
different.

John Bandy
Richmond,VT

--- "Paul R. Cole" <bdssprc at wavetech.net> wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Dec 2001 20:41:22 -0800 (PST), JOHN BANDY wrote:
>
> >Has anyone on the list put a 1.8t engine in a typ89? Seems like a
> >logical choice, smaller/lighter engine with similar performance to
> the
> >MC motor.  Might be someting I would try if i could find a 1.8t at a
> >good price.   Any thoughts?
>
> Old racing adage: " There 'taint NO substitiute for cubic inches"
>
> Given the same required OUTPUT torque and HP the MC engine
> has the potential to achieve those ends with less overall engine
> stress.
>
> If you're looking to put the entire 1.8T ( and ECU and wiring and
> controls) into a type89 the MC swap with a decent EFI ( NOT CIS) will
> produce more power for less $$$$.
> A 20VT engine is capable of even more HP.
> The 1.8T has the advantage of the 5v head ( man I wish we could get
> a version of the I-5 25v engine Audi used for the Talladega runs)
> But the MC(or 20v) engine has more displacement stock and more
> even with a crank and piston set.
>
>
> The other drivetrain parts ( tranaxle and other stuff ) is a direct
> bolt-up.
> I'm not sure on the 1.8T but I think someone on the list indicated
> the transmission bolt pattern was different.
>
> I've not gotten a good look at the 4 banger to know for sure.
>
> A 400 HP 20VT engine is not that difficult to build. I think a 400hp
> 1.8 would be.
>
>
> >John
> >
> >'89 90q
> >'88 80q
> >'88 5ks
> >'87 Scirocco 16v

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