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Originally Posted by one8t
find a 4dr 1.8T ('00-'01) and chip it. you'd be impressed by the performance, and the fact you saved the $7000 or so for a good swap.
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w0rd.
Some people on VWVortex have dropped VR6's into mk3 golfs, mostly for shock value .. having 4-lug wheels but the 2.8 is unique and surprising.
But the older 1.8T in mk4s has 150 hp; the newer one has 175 or so ... and older VR6s are 172!
Also, the TDI has only ~90 hp, but ~155 lb-ft of torque .. I haven't driven/ridden in one, but I'm sure with that torque it has good pickup, not to mention 50MPG!
Whatever you get, its still a Golf, so its all good
I just have a 2.0 but even that is OK, more pickup than the civics I used to drive anyhow!