hi all i have the 1.8L 16v does anyone know if there is a place around dublin that can fit a turbo to it, or can i fit a supercharger to it and if so is anyone selling one anyhelp welcome
I think for the 1.8 16V KR the turbo conversion is easier 'cause it's a conversion many people have done and so knowledge is there as also many "kits" you can buy ready...On the other hand supercharging a 16V isn't difficult but since this is rarest conversion it may be more complex doing this Just ask yourself (or look to this database) - how many 16V Turbo you see and how many 16V S/charged ones?
If anyone here doesn't agree, feel free to correct me.
Even if i am more of a supercharger guy myself (don't really like Turbo's), i have to say go for the 16V Turbo setup
Since, i'm not from Dublin i can't help you with a shop...
Turboing/ S charging a stock lump is'nt just a matter of bolting a unit on to it, it will take a lot of moding & in my oppinion a lot more trouble than it's worth? I would recomend changing the lump altogether for a turbo engine, from experience the VAG 20vt 1.8 drops straight into any 1.8 Rado.