Re: Audi 4 Banger Turbo Kits?

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Alexander van Gerbig writes:
>     Ran across an interesting site http://8vturbo.com which is marketing
> turbo kits for VW normally aspirated engines.  I thought what a novel idea
> for my 80 4cylinder.  Why bother getting a 1.8T and doing many big expensive
> modifications just to get the engine in the car when I could turbo my 4
> cylinder right now.  I am wondering about pistons, valves...  They don't
> change these parts.  Anyone know about these guys or more info on turbo
> kits?

New Dimensions also makes nice turbo kits for 8V VW applications.
That said, that kit does not fit Audis because the kit comes with
a replacement exhaust manifold that is routed for the VW longitudinal
engine configuration.  Also, the throttle body coupling piece, the
plumbing, intercooler, etc are all custom for the VW engine compartment
arrangement.  While in theory the VW kit should work with your Audi.
in practice you'd have to custom fab a bunch of parts to make it
work.  The "kit" is no longer a bolt-on proposition that it is for
VWs.  Most parts in that kit will be useless on the Audi, and you're
not any better off with that kit than staring from scratch yourself
(Read $$$).  Also, New Dimensions (or any other vendor) would not
support installation of their turbo kit in a car that it is not designed
for.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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