1.8L Jetta ???
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1.8L Jetta ???
Was cruising home this afternoon and a tricked out Jetta pulled up un the next lane. It looked pretty nice (for a Jetta). Not the new body style, so it was a couple of years old. Nice chrome wheels, and blacked out tail lights looked good with the grey paint.
Anyhow... I could tell he wanted to run, but traffic was heavy. I was hoping for a light change so that we would both be even, but it didn't happen, so I pulled in behind him (he was at the stop line). I figured he would punch it off the line and see if I could hold him, and he did. The problem for me is that I did not want to rear end him by launching hard, so I let out the clutch easy and let him gain a couple of car lengths before I punched it. Man was I surprised how well that little four banger pulled. I red lined in first and second with good quick shifts, and had closed the distance only a car length.
We then had to shut down due to traffic... but I just couldn't believe how quick that car was. Of course I have no idea what he had under the hood... Turbo maybe? NOS? I expected an easy kill, and it just didn't happen.
Anyone have any performance numbers on the Jetta?
Anyhow... I could tell he wanted to run, but traffic was heavy. I was hoping for a light change so that we would both be even, but it didn't happen, so I pulled in behind him (he was at the stop line). I figured he would punch it off the line and see if I could hold him, and he did. The problem for me is that I did not want to rear end him by launching hard, so I let out the clutch easy and let him gain a couple of car lengths before I punched it. Man was I surprised how well that little four banger pulled. I red lined in first and second with good quick shifts, and had closed the distance only a car length.
We then had to shut down due to traffic... but I just couldn't believe how quick that car was. Of course I have no idea what he had under the hood... Turbo maybe? NOS? I expected an easy kill, and it just didn't happen.
Anyone have any performance numbers on the Jetta?
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If it was a 1999 or below,its a MKIII Jetta. If thats the case, it was either a VR6 or a 2.0, there was no 1.8t. The VR6 puts down 174hp and about 180lb/ft while the 2.0 puts out I think 113hp and 120ish lb/ft. I have a 2.0 right now, but I also have a VR6 Passat. If it was a newer Jetta 1.8t, they put out roughly 150-180 hp depending on year and model. they can be very quick, even the older ones which I like better.
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Originally Posted by pebecl97
If it was a 1999 or below,its a MKIII Jetta. If thats the case, it was either a VR6 or a 2.0, there was no 1.8t. The VR6 puts down 174hp and about 180lb/ft while the 2.0 puts out I think 113hp and 120ish lb/ft. I have a 2.0 right now, but I also have a VR6 Passat. If it was a newer Jetta 1.8t, they put out roughly 150-180 hp depending on year and model. they can be very quick, even the older ones which I like better.
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Originally Posted by goredcar
Thanks for the info... It was definately a 1.8 badge on the trunk lid. He must be heavily modded... as the CLS's have a significant advantage in TQ & HP. I am guessing that the Jetta is lighter that the CL which weighs in at around 3400... just not sure how much lighter.
The Jetta isnt all that much lighter, its a small car, but bulky. WIth very little mods, the 1.8t can be a killer on the road.
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my friend has a 1.8T with exhaust, cai, headers, blowoff valve, pulley and chip... all that gives him over 210 torque or something like that. he takes me everytime
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Originally Posted by berny
my friend has a 1.8T with exhaust, cai, headers, blowoff valve, pulley and chip... all that gives him over 210 torque or something like that. he takes me everytime
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yeah. that CAI/BOV/chip combo really gets that turbo's max performance. and not to mention the headers/exhaust and pullies. that also goes for it's cousin the Audi A4 with the same engine. from what i hear, they are able to equal the acceleration of the S4 with just bolt-ons.
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The chips work on the 1.8t's because it is a turbocharged engine and the chip increases the boost. Usually they go with APR which increases the boost to 17psi. Thats good enough to drop a second in quarter mile times...
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