VR6 vs. 1.8t

[dubberintraining]

Just curios...what is the better way to go? The VR6 or the 1.8t? I'm interested in all the details of the swap, from performance gains to money pitfalls, and what I should watch out for with both motors. I have a 91 GTi 1.8l 8v. Any help would be appreciated.

[evan@absolute]

well that is a hard question with no right answer. I have a 91 gti that I have a vr6 in. It is far from finished but was my motor choice. I will be putting a turbo on it though cause I can't imagine driving a na car. I think either one is a good swap. If you wonder which one is cheaper though you may not want to take it on. Either one will cost quite a bit to do nicely. If I had it to do over again I would do a turbo set up on the stock motor or a 16v. Add a stand alone system and it would be good to go.

[dubberintraining]

The cost I was referring to is which motor is more cost effective as in horespower per dollar. Also which one is better when it comes time for up-keep like oil changes and the like. And one more qeustion, which one gets better gas mileage?lol

[evan@absolute]

the only advantage the vr6 has is displacement period. With the added ccs it makes decent power without the expense of a turbo but hp per $ the 1.8 kicks it's ass. For total hp a vr6t would be boss but a LOT of $.
when it comes to these projects I have to admit I am jaded though. My dd car is awd and right at 500hp on pump gas. I have a hard time thinking about all that work to build a fwd car aiming for 250hp.
I say if you are going for 250 or less do a vr6 na. If you want 250-350 then go 1.8t if you want 350+ then go vr6t. :upyeah:

[pinky]

1.8t is also lighter and will provide a better balance, as far as handling is concerned..