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that block is good for 325-350max DD... my 1.8t was 225whp/290lbs and it could of made more. i would suggest in this order:
but Paul didn't you have a GTI?? it's pretty hard to get those numbers out of a passat without all the upgrades you listed plus alittle bigger turbo



The most you'll get out of the motor is about 195-200...thats with the chip and a few other little stuff. Most people do the K04 upgrade to get 225whp.

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Im in there under the same name

and when considering this, what miles and is the timing belt done with all the other things that need to be changed at the same time.