GTi 1.8T/Supercharger swap
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GTi 1.8T/Supercharger swap
One of my friends works with some stupid kid that has a GTi with a 1.8t motor. He claims he is having the turbo removed and having a supercharger installed instead. 
I know little to nothing about 1.8t's, but does that sound like a normal thing to do? Are there aftermarket S/C's for a Vw that really put out enough power to warrant the $3,000+ swap? To me it sounds like a really stupid thing to do, a waste of money, and possibly more trouble then power gain.
And supposidly he isnt fully joking. He claims the car is having the work done RIGHT NOW.
I guess i'll have to wait a few weeks (as he said) to find out if its true or not.
I know little to nothing about 1.8t's, but does that sound like a normal thing to do? Are there aftermarket S/C's for a Vw that really put out enough power to warrant the $3,000+ swap? To me it sounds like a really stupid thing to do, a waste of money, and possibly more trouble then power gain.
And supposidly he isnt fully joking. He claims the car is having the work done RIGHT NOW.
I guess i'll have to wait a few weeks (as he said) to find out if its true or not.
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Originally posted by ECRinDUB
NO there is not a SC kit for the new 1.8T motors. He is full of shit. and yes it would be a waste. what a fucking idiot
NO there is not a SC kit for the new 1.8T motors. He is full of shit. and yes it would be a waste. what a fucking idiot
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Re: GTi 1.8T/Supercharger swap
Originally posted by FlodaSE-R
One of my friends works with some stupid kid that has a GTi with a 1.8t motor. He claims he is having the turbo removed and having a supercharger installed instead.
I know little to nothing about 1.8t's, but does that sound like a normal thing to do? Are there aftermarket S/C's for a Vw that really put out enough power to warrant the $3,000+ swap? To me it sounds like a really stupid thing to do, a waste of money, and possibly more trouble then power gain.
And supposidly he isnt fully joking. He claims the car is having the work done RIGHT NOW. I guess i'll have to wait a few weeks (as he said) to find out if its true or not.
One of my friends works with some stupid kid that has a GTi with a 1.8t motor. He claims he is having the turbo removed and having a supercharger installed instead.
I know little to nothing about 1.8t's, but does that sound like a normal thing to do? Are there aftermarket S/C's for a Vw that really put out enough power to warrant the $3,000+ swap? To me it sounds like a really stupid thing to do, a waste of money, and possibly more trouble then power gain.
And supposidly he isnt fully joking. He claims the car is having the work done RIGHT NOW.
I guess i'll have to wait a few weeks (as he said) to find out if its true or not.
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Re: GTi 1.8T/Supercharger swap
Originally posted by FlodaSE-R
One of my friends works with some stupid kid that has a GTi with a 1.8t motor. He claims he is having the turbo removed and having a supercharger installed instead.
I know little to nothing about 1.8t's, but does that sound like a normal thing to do? Are there aftermarket S/C's for a Vw that really put out enough power to warrant the $3,000+ swap? To me it sounds like a really stupid thing to do, a waste of money, and possibly more trouble then power gain.
And supposidly he isnt fully joking. He claims the car is having the work done RIGHT NOW. I guess i'll have to wait a few weeks (as he said) to find out if its true or not.
One of my friends works with some stupid kid that has a GTi with a 1.8t motor. He claims he is having the turbo removed and having a supercharger installed instead.
I know little to nothing about 1.8t's, but does that sound like a normal thing to do? Are there aftermarket S/C's for a Vw that really put out enough power to warrant the $3,000+ swap? To me it sounds like a really stupid thing to do, a waste of money, and possibly more trouble then power gain.
And supposidly he isnt fully joking. He claims the car is having the work done RIGHT NOW.
I guess i'll have to wait a few weeks (as he said) to find out if its true or not.
I hate posers...
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Hey, I call them as i see them. I was taking my lack of knowledge of VW's and giving this kid the 1% chance of making sense. But in the end im glad my gut feeling was right. He is a fucking moron. End of story. Fin.