1.8t in 4kq REVISED

[Bernard Littau]

>
> Lemme elaborate on why i wouldn't do a 1.8t swap in any car...
>
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>
> However....
>
> The whole idea surrounding 1.8t motors origin was based on fuel
> mileage and
> lower emissions, compared to the V6/VR6 engines. If you wanted power, you
> bought a 6 cylinder. If you wanted fuel mileage, you bought the 1.8 (or
> diesel in the VW). The 1.8's design is a small displacement
> engine that uses
> very little boost at highway speeds, but kicks in if you need to power. A
> small 1.8 has no place in a heavier car with AWD, unless it has a
> turbo. So,
> with fuel mileage the issue on this engine, parts were designed as such.
> Take a look at the valve stems on these engines. They are the
> thickness of a
> newborns pinky. The rest of the engine components also lean towards less
> reciprocating and rotational mass, therefore aiding in better
> fuel mileage.
>
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>
> Rolf

Is the engine in the Audi TT a 1.8t? What is the difference between the 180
and 225 HP versions?  Are the TT engines then tending towards economical
rather than drive all day hard performance engines that have longevity under
hard use?

Just curious.

Bernard Littau
Woodinville, WA
'88 5ktq