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Old 04-18-2011, 12:00 PM
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I currently run a 1.8t but im looking for something more.. I love the shapes of b5s and dont want anything newer im just looking for suggestions as to what i can do to make it run faster.. I need a new engine anyways mines got over 300k on it any suggestions as to where i can get a new engine and not so pricey.
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Rebuild your 1.8T! There are plenty of people running around with 500+wHP in the 1.8T, and it can still be pretty drivable at those levels. Mine will be somewhere in the 450-500wHP range depending on how far I want to go. It's around 400wHP right now (once I get the tuning all sorted), and it is very drivable - to the point that I think I should have just went with a bigger turbo right off the bat.

That said, there are a ton of engines that pretty much just drop into the B5, although you will have to deal with electronics, cluster, correct bell-housings, etc. The 1.8T is going to pretty much the cheapest route for lots of power. If you want just a moderate upgrade, a stock 2.7TT, or 24-valve 2.8 or 3.2 VR6 are good options; although, you can get that sort of power out of the 1.8T with just a couple of bolt-ons.
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i was thinking of that but i just went to a shop todasy and found out my turbos useless its not working properly soo i guess i am going to have to rebuild the aeb block its just gona take some time.. What are you runing
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May I recommend a brand new five cylinder Audi engine out of the Audi TT? There's no sound in comparison to it.


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