GTI 1.8T vs. 350Z
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Originally posted by zxsaint
My gf's got a 03 Jetta 1.8T and even tho its a auto shifter, every time I look at that thing, I start to get the urge to mod it like crazy.
I think i'll start with intake + chip. Figuring the intake is ~$200, whats the going price for the GIAC chip?
My gf's got a 03 Jetta 1.8T and even tho its a auto shifter, every time I look at that thing, I start to get the urge to mod it like crazy.
I think i'll start with intake + chip. Figuring the intake is ~$200, whats the going price for the GIAC chip?
GIAC cost me $495 installed, plus free upgrades. Most GTI/Jetta 1.8T GIAC chips cost about the same.
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Originally posted by The Owner
No 1.8 unless its HEAVILY modded will even touch a Z. come on, the Z has 287 HP, the 1.8 has what 180?
No 1.8 unless its HEAVILY modded will even touch a Z. come on, the Z has 287 HP, the 1.8 has what 180?
Let me show you a "heavily" modded 1.8T
That was a 2002 GTI 1.8T 5 speed with (Now make sure you follow me here):
APR chip, DR's, and dump tube.
Or, how about this... 14.0@99mph
^^^ 2002 GTI 1.8T 5 speed
Mods? These are the mods:
Weight reduction and intake. Stock rubber.
That's a 180hp car we are talking about (or in this case, with intake... 185hp)
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Originally posted by The Owner
No 1.8 unless its HEAVILY modded will even touch a Z. come on, the Z has 287 HP, the 1.8 has what 180?
No 1.8 unless its HEAVILY modded will even touch a Z. come on, the Z has 287 HP, the 1.8 has what 180?
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And what he doesn't understand... I guess he didn't read the whole thread.... is that I don't drive a stock 180hp GTI 1.8T.
But in any case, for the love of God, I don't want this into a debate.
Stock for stock the 350Z kills (and that's a big KILLS!!) a GTI 1.8T. But it doesn't take much to make a turbocharged car quick for little money (or few mods).
But in any case, for the love of God, I don't want this into a debate.
Stock for stock the 350Z kills (and that's a big KILLS!!) a GTI 1.8T. But it doesn't take much to make a turbocharged car quick for little money (or few mods).
Originally posted by The Owner
No 1.8 unless its HEAVILY modded will even touch a Z. come on, the Z has 287 HP, the 1.8 has what 180?
No 1.8 unless its HEAVILY modded will even touch a Z. come on, the Z has 287 HP, the 1.8 has what 180?
guess it all depends on what you consider "heavily modded", remember it is a Turbo so huge gains in HP/torque come at a VERY cheap price.
Originally posted by zoasis
I have a beetle turbo and a Z and I assure you. A mildly modded 1.8 will definitely hang if not beat the Z. I hate to say it but its true. I'm getting ready to throw a chip, exhaust and turbo upgrade for under $2K on the beetle. I'll post results in a few weeks.
I have a beetle turbo and a Z and I assure you. A mildly modded 1.8 will definitely hang if not beat the Z. I hate to say it but its true. I'm getting ready to throw a chip, exhaust and turbo upgrade for under $2K on the beetle. I'll post results in a few weeks.
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