davepug205 7 Posted November 20, 2006 hi all ive got an xu 8v 1.6 engine in my gti with a turbo technics conversion. ( turbo was listed on ebay today item number 280051471716 sorry dont no how to put a link in.) i am thinking ali mi16 and throttle bodies or carbs but there getting rare. Whats the best combination for low end speed accelaration for the country roads and the odd track day ?? i dont wont a drag car i need it to turn a corner lol (not to bothered about top speed although it would be nice aswell) !!! who can i trust to build my engine im in the manchester area (i wont quality not the cheapest price) any help or opinions would be very much appreciated p.s if you wont a turbo conversion feel free to bid thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted November 20, 2006 Whats the best combination for low end speed accelaration for the country roads and the odd track day ?? A Turbo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davepug205 7 Posted November 20, 2006 turbo ali mi, what T3? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazza 4 Posted November 20, 2006 A Turbo I would have thought the Turbo 8v aswell or a subaru . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
205007 12 Posted November 20, 2006 (edited) forget the engine, save your cash and get a 4.8 cwp and a lsd that should see you off the lights pretty quick buddy and help no end on track days (until the straights) Edited November 20, 2006 by 205007 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pdd144c 0 Posted November 21, 2006 Or you could buy a iron block Mi and My 16v turbo bits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davepug205 7 Posted November 22, 2006 my ebay item is not the origional kit its from the xu10 i now belive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
