<buddy_ahlers@yahoo.com> wrote:
>My favorite for STU:
>
> Or even a bit easier, and more balanced (less front
> heavy) than a GTI with the VR6 would be an early
> rabbit (75-84) with the new 1.8T motor in it. Same
> size (not including turbo) as the original motor, but
> with 150 hp bone stock. With just a chip, the thing
> can pump out way more than the VR6. put in a little
> engine work, and you'd be making almost 280 hp from
> it, and weighing about 150 pounds less in the front
> than the VR6.
You really don't need that much power from a 1.8T unless you want to
lose that nice flat torque curve. Just put in the T.A.P. chip for a
nice reliable 220hp with headers and the usual SP mods. For some
extra excitement, add a Syncro drivetrain and solve any traction
problems. You may want to use an A2 platform for this.
-c.
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