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So, after following development of all big turbo kits for about a year and-a-half, the releases on most of the kits is so close I can taste it. Keep in mind I use the word "kit" VERY liberally.
I actually got to the point where my mind was made up on what EXACTLY I was getting. I'm going to piece together my setup, and tune in locally.
From www.Full-Race.com I'm getting their brand new tubular manifold that mates up perfectly with a GT3017R turbo. They swayed me against the GT28RS (the current turbo to beat) because they called it a "miss-match" the compressor is too small for the turbine or vice-versa. (can't remember which) they say the 28 is "too small" for a 1.8T and more suited for a 1.6L car. When I asked them about the trade off of spooltime Vs. the GT28, they said that the NEW GT30 spools just about as fast (full spool by 4K) as the 28, but with a MUCH higher HP ceiling.
Okay enough about that.
I can get the DP, and Turbo lines pretty cheaply, and a set of 440cc injectors as well.
Nextly, the standalone system I plan to use on it is going to be released shortly. by www.hydra-ems.com
So here is the issue that has come to my attention.
My car is where I want it to be, but i feel that its slow as mollasses.
therin lies the problem. with 300/300+ to the wheels on pump gas, whats the point? The speed limit is 70MPH! The only time I'll be able to push the car is like once a month at the track! Is that worth the $3500 upgrade? (keep in mind I have the money)
Not to mention, parts on cars (esp high dollar ones) have always been wishy-washy with me, because you're bolting these components on a rolling liability. One good smack and you're parting out. And I know how much that sucks.
My brain says NO, it's a PASSAT, stupid!
I need opinions!
I actually got to the point where my mind was made up on what EXACTLY I was getting. I'm going to piece together my setup, and tune in locally.
From www.Full-Race.com I'm getting their brand new tubular manifold that mates up perfectly with a GT3017R turbo. They swayed me against the GT28RS (the current turbo to beat) because they called it a "miss-match" the compressor is too small for the turbine or vice-versa. (can't remember which) they say the 28 is "too small" for a 1.8T and more suited for a 1.6L car. When I asked them about the trade off of spooltime Vs. the GT28, they said that the NEW GT30 spools just about as fast (full spool by 4K) as the 28, but with a MUCH higher HP ceiling.
Okay enough about that.
I can get the DP, and Turbo lines pretty cheaply, and a set of 440cc injectors as well.
Nextly, the standalone system I plan to use on it is going to be released shortly. by www.hydra-ems.com
So here is the issue that has come to my attention.
My car is where I want it to be, but i feel that its slow as mollasses.
therin lies the problem. with 300/300+ to the wheels on pump gas, whats the point? The speed limit is 70MPH! The only time I'll be able to push the car is like once a month at the track! Is that worth the $3500 upgrade? (keep in mind I have the money)
Not to mention, parts on cars (esp high dollar ones) have always been wishy-washy with me, because you're bolting these components on a rolling liability. One good smack and you're parting out. And I know how much that sucks.
My brain says NO, it's a PASSAT, stupid!
I need opinions!