Tuning 2.0 16v

[Rhodri 0]

I have a k&n panel filter (air box isnt drilled), kr inlet cam and a miltek system with de cat pipe and a jmr down pipe.

 

I also have a ported and gas flowed throttle body waiting to go on. What other mods can i do to give her a bit more go?

[Rustynuts 0]

Honestly don't do too much, you might be best putting it into a pot for a G60 or VR

[Phil K 0]

You can get quite a bit extra out of the 16V engine but it will cost a lot more than tuning a G60... have a chat with Flusted and Phil (not me) on here - they've both got healthy BHP from their engines KR and 9A...

 

HTH

[Rhodri 0]

How much work would you say it is to do a G60 conversion or would a 1.8t be better?

 

Hope i dont sound like a dick asking these questions but my knowledge of VW'S isnt that great.

[chrishill 0]

if you're going to the hasstle of an engine swap you might as well go the whole hog and fit a 1.8t, its more tunable than the g60 anyway. I think the going rate is somewhere close to 2.5k for the labour then the cost of the engine on top of that.

 

a slightly cheaper option would be to turbo the engine you have, but i'd suggest getting it rebuilt first so you know its going to hold up to the power.

[Rustynuts 0]

With the 1.8T you will have more choice and the engines are newer and likely to have less miles, if you want a G60 just buy a factory fitted original as they can be had for as little as 2-3 grand for a nice one

[VEEDUBBED 0]

I've got a inlet cam off a 1800cc 'KR' engine,let me know if you need it.

[flusted 0]

He already has 1. Flowed head would be a good idea as that made a big differnce on mine.

Now im doing this:

 

http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33224

 

http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31043

[corradophil 3]

Depends how much more power you want.

 

I agree with Flusted about a flowed head. For road use I would stick with the KR cam set up, I've not tried two exhaust cams so can't comment on them.

 

New injectors made a noticable difference on mine at around 140K miles.

 

Make sure it is all set up properly to make full use of what you have.

[scarlett 0]

it also depends how much power your looking for... you should be able to get 160bhp ish from a valver with the mods that have been mentioned - if thats not enough then you would be better thnking about selling up and putting your cash into a VR or a G60.... imho of course!!! :)