Greetings!
I am new to these forums so first I will say

yo.

Anyhow, idk if this is the right place for this but if its not, let it be moved!

Well basically I want more power torque and speed in my lil 1992 Jetta GL 1.8 four bangeh! I heard that these things can be fun to race when tuned up right so I might wanna go turbo on it but idk exactly what it can do. Not a huge car person tbh
Currently..I believe it has a 9A tranny, a RV Block, 256 CAM 1/4" exhaust.
Idk how much of that stuff is stock but I know thats what it has.
I also *think* my compression might be low due to the clicking sound it makes when it runs >.> But it passed DEQ just fine w/ a new catty so it must not be to bad. I will do a compression check later I think.

So, what can I do? Searched and didint find my prob.
Any help would be great! Thanks!

Modified by JoggerNot at 8:48 PM 11-6-2009

Modified by JoggerNot at 8:10 PM 11-10-2009

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Still seeking advice

Do all ur maintenance first!!!!
Check all ur electronics and grounds
Definitely check ur compression if u have doubts on it
Check to see if ur A/F ratio is within standards

Then small bolt-on upgrades cold air intake, bigger cam, exhaust(if its 2 1/4 u got thats fine), and a chip to compensate for upgrades

Bigger mod options, motor swap, p&p the head and intake, lighten and balance motor internals, lightened flywheel, better clutch and pressure plate, ect...................its endless just depends on what ur looking for..

What items are needed for a turbo and what can I scratch of my list? thanks for the help

1) How do I check my air fuel ratio?

2) Whats a good chip to get for my car? I found this but idk if its a scamzor http://slrmotorsports.com/shop...p=787

Thanks much

U can buy a wideband kit....or find a mechanic that has an exhaust probe...

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2) Whats a good chip to get for my car?

Id call TT, they can burn a new chip for u according to all the mods u have done to the car....

my 16V was ported and polished, high compression, piper cams, quaife differential, and a close ratio transmission with a tall 5th gear (good for highway cruising but not highway race'n) and a standalone... it could ALMOST keep up with my M3... the gti had the weight advantage.

I agree the 16v might be more powerful but why would you even recommend a swap to someone that might not even understand how to do that and is still learning to fix what he has....Just getting his motor back to top shape might regain alot of lost power he never even knew he had...I say learn with what u got, make it run perfect, whore it out for all the power u can get, then move on to better and faster things once youve got an understanding of what u want to do and can do.....

So far Iv got compression/timing all my electrical works (to the best of my knowledge) fluids changed etc. What else should I do?

And to piggy back on my thread here, whats it like doing a re-build? I think I would just like the knowledge of learning how to do so but I don't want to screw my car up >.>

Thanks

Quote, originally posted by JoggerNot »

Well basically I want more power torque and speed in my lil 1992 Jetta GL 1.8 four bangeh! I heard that these things can be fun to race when tuned up right so I might wanna go turbo on it but idk exactly what it can do. Not a huge car person tbh Currently..I believe it has a 9A tranny, a RV Block, 256 CAM 1/4" exhaust.

and it sounds like he's going to do a compression test first.

I can use my existing block and just get the 16v head?