1.8T with chip OR 3.0?? Help!
04-07-2003, 01:07 PM
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1.8T with chip OR 3.0?? Help!
I am a future convert from my 2001 BMW 330ci to the new A4 quattro. I need some advice on whether to buy a 1.8T and chip it OR purchase a 3.0 (both manual). Money isn't the biggest consideration, but of course can't be taken out of the equation. I have heard that the 1.8T with a good chip can out-perform the 3.0 AND continue to give better gas mileage? Your thoughts.....
04-07-2003, 01:14 PM
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consider...
as far as souping the car up, the 1.8T has much more potential than a 3.0, but youll have one less gear and less luxury items.. it depends on if you want to save a few thousand and put it towards aftermarket stuff or getting something pretty fast from the get go...
04-07-2003, 01:15 PM
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in all honesty...
this topic has been dicussed many many times before. Probably some people will reply your query, but I recommend to search the B6 forum on this topic should you need a more thorough and comprehensive feedback.
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04-07-2003, 01:26 PM
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A peeve of mine. When people say the 3.0 has less potential
"The PES SC for the 2.8 is $4,995...
IIRC, they were on sale a while ago for around $4,600.
Well, a chip for the 3.0 boosts output to 235HP and 241TQ, compared to 215HP and 250TQ, using APR and Wett. specs. The APR S1+ retails for $999 while the Wett sells for $399.
I do agree that the 1.8T has more options between stock and turbo upgrade, but spending $2K for a K04 upgrade makes little sense.
$/HP ratio for the above chips is $22 for the 1.8T and $26 for the 3.0. AMS is the company charging $9k for the SC. I am sure it will be great, but it's not worth it to me, for only 300HP."
Previous <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/294383.phtml">post</a> of mine, on the subject of 3.0 and 1.8T.
Mike
IIRC, they were on sale a while ago for around $4,600.
Well, a chip for the 3.0 boosts output to 235HP and 241TQ, compared to 215HP and 250TQ, using APR and Wett. specs. The APR S1+ retails for $999 while the Wett sells for $399.
I do agree that the 1.8T has more options between stock and turbo upgrade, but spending $2K for a K04 upgrade makes little sense.
$/HP ratio for the above chips is $22 for the 1.8T and $26 for the 3.0. AMS is the company charging $9k for the SC. I am sure it will be great, but it's not worth it to me, for only 300HP."
Previous <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/294383.phtml">post</a> of mine, on the subject of 3.0 and 1.8T.
Mike