How much would it cost?

Discussion in 'Turbocharged, Supercharged or Nitrous !' started by MK2., Oct 27, 2003.

  1. MK2. Forum Member

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    To turbo an A3 1.8 20V 99/00ish? Is it any easier/more difficult/cheaper/expensive if its throttle cable or drive by wire?
    The reason I ask is you can get a better specced MUCH lower milage car for a few grand less than a turbo model, so was thinking of turboing the non turbo.
     
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    you'd have to lower the compression on that engine... either by spacing the head or doing a piston swap...

    by the end of it it'll cost you more to buy a non turbo and then turbo it.
     
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    suspected this may be the case [:x] Would it be a great deal more? I dont mind it being a bit more because Id have a new turbo etc, rather than an 80odd thousand miler
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    would be a fair bit more if you're using new parts!
     
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    3k?
     
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