1.8t intakes/ performance

[buddy16]

I am a noob, just got my first car, a 2001 Golf 1.8T,so far the only thing that is added to the engine is a chip, i was wondering if it is worth it to get a new intake or a turbo intake tube or anything else without spending too much right away...

[VRado6]

Re: 1.8t intakes/ performance

In my experience, adding a cone filter or cold air intake won't really do much for performance on the 1.8T, but it will make the turbo much louder. I noticed a nice increase in mid-range power and a little faster spool-up after changing the turbo inlet pipe to a samco one. It wasn't night and day or anything but it was noticable. I'd say get the turbo inlet pipe before you get an intake if you are looking for an actual performance increase.

[Kor]

Re: 1.8t intakes/ performance

I would say only chip and exhaust make the biggest difference. Then a whole turbo upgrade.

[VWSM]

Re: 1.8t intakes/ performance

I would say only chip and exhaust make the biggest difference. Then a whole turbo upgrade.

even the exhaust is minimal but noticeable.

[Kor]

Re: 1.8t intakes/ performance

even the exhaust is minimal but noticeable.

I agree definitely the chip makes the biggest difference but I think exhaust is the only other really worthwhile thing, if you do a turbo-back.

[RONDAL]

Re: 1.8t intakes/ performance

next up would be a larger turbo, better intercooler, in terms of getting higher HP after you have done the chip and cat back.

[turbomeyers]

Re: 1.8t intakes/ performance

chip , turbo back, inlet pipe, intake, intercooler, intake manifold, internals , bigger turbo, weeeeee.......................

[buddy16]

Re: 1.8t intakes/ performance

Thanks that helps alot... i think i will end up getting most of that around next summer some time when my car is payed off...

[R_Ethug]

Re: 1.8t intakes/ performance

the cai doesn't do much really but sure sounds fun lol

[Jester B]

Re: 1.8t intakes/ performance

Thanks that helps alot... i think i will end up getting most of that around next summer some time when my car is payed off...

Remember...you don't need an exhaust right away. It's got an upgraded one already (from a 20th AE).

I'd stay away from CAI...possible to hydro-lock the car if you find yourself in water deeper than you thought. Friend of a friend did that to his Jetta.

No matter what you do, do it tastefully and thoughtfully. The GLS 1.8t is a rare bird...treat it right!

[Klobi-One-Kinobi]

Re: 1.8t intakes/ performance

Adding a cai and fmic gained 11whp on my 1.8t. But the "cai" was a 2.5" pipe that went from the cone filter all the way to the turbo. Also, this was on top of a turbo upgade.

Not huge gains, but it def' made a lot more noise.