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Sunset Red 1.4 TSI(TFSI) GT Sport - daily drive & track car
Hurdy:
Gutted for you Rex. Really wanted the engine rebuild to work for you.
I know you probably don't want to think about this, but what would the cost of moving to a GTI be over doing the 1.4 build?
RedRobin:
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I'm really gutted to hear this too - You really don't deserve this, Rex!
However, always think positive and as some doors close, others open. So, if the 1.4 engine isn't suitable for what you enjoy doing, then go for a different one. You are now being presented with an opportunity which may be better in the longer term.
rex:
--- Quote from: the bruce on September 30, 2012, 09:06:48 pm ---I really sympathise with you after you spent all the money. :confused:
I still think looking for an accident GTI is the best solution in the long run.
A new 1.4 TSI will be just be a new one, but still not as reliable as a BWA
or even as a BYD. And probably not reliable enough for you.
What we can learn from your desolate issues: The smaller 1.4 TSI is no
proper engine to remap and no proper engine to track. Sorry to be that
honest, mate.
:wink:
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Thank you, Holger!
BTW, am really curious how well a 2.0 TFSI engine looks after 1500 (2400) km on the track. I know fuscobal had similar issues with his engine at about the same mileage...
Yes, I agree with you, the 1.4 TFSI engine is not reliable enough for the track (I don't think the remap had much to do with this)... But, on the other hand, buying another engine every 3-4 years is not that bad...
--- Quote from: TEFF on September 30, 2012, 09:26:30 pm ---http://item.mobileweb.ebay.de/viewitem?itemId=150777929716&index=4&nav=SEARCH&nid=78402604795
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Thanks for the link, but I need a donor car (for the wiring, ECU, etc).
--- Quote from: fab5freddy on September 30, 2012, 09:38:47 pm ---Rex really sorry to hear of your woes :sad1:
Hope your up and running soon :happy2:
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Thank you!
--- Quote from: Hurdy on September 30, 2012, 10:26:51 pm ---Gutted for you Rex. Really wanted the engine rebuild to work for you.
I know you probably don't want to think about this, but what would the cost of moving to a GTI be over doing the 1.4 build?
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Well, I still have to get an engine for this car in order to sell it.
And, transferring the parts is not an easy job (roll bar, brakes, fenders, suspension, sway bars, etc..). At 10k EURO I can get a GTI and when comparing with 5k the cost of an engine swap (donor car + labor), I wounder if it is really worth it...
--- Quote from: RedRobin on September 30, 2012, 10:35:21 pm ---I'm really gutted to hear this too - You really don't deserve this, Rex!
However, always think positive and as some doors close, others open. So, if the 1.4 engine isn't suitable for what you enjoy doing, then go for a different one. You are now being presented with an opportunity which may be better in the longer term.
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Thank you very much for the encouragement RR! You have a good point but the cash flow is not sufficient at the moment. I wish I could keep this car as my daily drive, buy a GTI and transfer all the mods to the GTI. This is not the case so I have to find alternative solutions first of all to have the car running and then to be able to have about 4 trackdays per year.
Thank you very much for all f your thoughts and encouragements!
the bruce:
On a side note:
If you keep the 1.4 TSI consider additional oil- and water coolers to run
the lowest possible oil- and cylinder head temperatures. I'd guess engine
life will benefit from lower temps.
Even more I wonder if there's an oil pressure issue. Have you ever heard
of the 'Accusump'?
rex:
You have a good point Holger! I will try to improve the cooling.
And no, I have never heard of 'Accusump'. What is it?
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