ashley cox
Registered User
Right where to start.... hi all first off I’m new to the site but already had helpful advice and read great posts so awesome work guys I was given a 2001 a3 1.8t aum car as part payment for a job it’s a bit of a nail cosmetically however I’ve always wanted to have a Petrol turbo project so here I am it’s totally bone stock and covered 100k service history is unknown but runs and sounds and pulls spot on with no knocks or rattles and gearbox is working as should. Now my goals for the car ....... keep the exterior looking as is and stock looking / sleeper but rebuild / upgrade the engine with a bhp of between 330-400 if possible for this engine?? If not what bhp is more realistic for a budget build ?? reliability’s a must I’m not heavy footed so won’t be redlining every time I’m out in the thing. It’s not going to be a daily driver as I’ve got my work van so mainly a weekend toy . Any help and advice I can get will be Hugely appreciated as I’m new to all thing vag related it’s not going to be a quick build as i work away all week so more a long term project my pockets ain’t deep so will be a budget build with the intention to add and upgrade as and when funds allow. if possible advice on other people’s builds would be a great starting point for me to start research and for me to see what goes into a build
Engine build specs
Clutch & gearbox
Suspension
Break upgrades
Exhaust
The journey begins
Engine build specs
Clutch & gearbox
Suspension
Break upgrades
Exhaust
The journey begins
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