GTI 1.8t or VR6?

[Kyle]

Definately 1.8T. More mods, 500 bucks on a chip gives you 50hp on a first generation 1.8T(1999-01) and around 35hp for a second gen(02-05). Plus it's a turbo, boosting is awesome and they sound ridiculous. Take a listen to mine and tell me what you think. You will notice it's an auto so don't bother telling me. It wasn't my choice, thats why I am selling.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=N9cSBhdFv9s

[thegreatfnr]

I was on the fence on this one when I got my GTI and went with a 1.8T and loved it.

Although I have driven a 24V VR6 GLI and that powerplant is just awesome and the sound is unmatched.

since the guy above posted a clip of the 1.8T might as well throw one up of a VR as well

Overall its what everyone else said, if your on a budget the 1.8T is King but if you want the best option for pure power you go VRT.

Clip of VR exhaust

[driftergreg]

stock for stock, the 24 valve VR6 is the fastest. the 1.8t is cheaper to mod, and has more options. however, if your pockets are deep enough, modding a VR6 (a la FI) will net much more power.

also, you might want to know there are 2 "different" 1.8ts available for the GTI, and 2 truly different VR6's available for the GTI.

Basically, the 00-early 02's had the 150hp 1.8t. they had no exhaust cutout. the 2.5-06 GTi's have the 180hp 1.8t. they upped the power by adding different turbos(the k03sport) different DV and other small changes to the ECU.

Same story with the VR6 motors. Earlier MK4 GTi's had a 12v VR6 that made (i may be off) 150hp, and around 03 they switched to the 24v VR6 which has 200hp. many tuners feel the 12v is "stronger" and can handle more tuning than the 24v.

ultimatly its up to you and your pocketbook. having had 3 1.8ts, i can tell you they are great, and very responsive to any tuning.

good luck and keep us posted!

[gtikid]

stock for stock, the 24 valve VR6 is the fastest. the 1.8t is cheaper to mod, and has more options. however, if your pockets are deep enough, modding a VR6 (a la FI) will net much more power.

also, you might want to know there are 2 "different" 1.8ts available for the GTI, and 2 truly different VR6's available for the GTI.

Basically, the 00-early 02's had the 150hp 1.8t. they had no exhaust cutout. the 2.5-06 GTi's have the 180hp 1.8t. they upped the power by adding different turbos(the k03sport) different DV and other small changes to the ECU.

Same story with the VR6 motors. Earlier MK4 GTi's had a 12v VR6 that made (i may be off) 150hp, and around 03 they switched to the 24v VR6 which has 200hp. many tuners feel the 12v is "stronger" and can handle more tuning than the 24v.

ultimatly its up to you and your pocketbook. having had 3 1.8ts, i can tell you they are great, and very responsive to any tuning.

good luck and keep us posted!

Yes your off lol. They were rated at 180.

And yes I do agree with the 2nd part I highlighted. I've raced a 24v GLI in my 12v and we were neck and neck. I was surprised. But i've heard that plenty of times and i've experienced it myself. 12V FTW!!

Get a VR6. Look at the video I posted in the VW section. You won't be disappointed man.