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1.8T Challenge Entry of the Week: Week 8
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1.8T Challenge Entry of the Week


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Owner: John Pastore


Year/Vehicle/Model: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
Engine Block/cylinder head: 1998 1.8T (AEB)
Internal Mods: Stock Internals
External Mods: Stage III T3/T4 Turbo TIAL 35mm Wastegate
Engine management mods: GReddy PRofec B-spec boost controller w/ remote switch
Transmission (type and modifications): 020 (DFQ) Quaife Diff., Special clutch
Suspension mods: Weitic coilovers, Autotech rear swaybar, Autotech subframe upper tiebar
Brake system mods: 11in front rotors w/ Wilwood 4piston aluminum calipers, rear disk conversion
Wheel and tires: Konig Glide w/ Kumho Ecsta V700
Tell us why your car should be in the Challenge: It's the first A1 Rabbit w/ 1.8T conversion (finished in late 1998) and has won multiple autocross and local track wins!

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Rabbit Stats

Price Range
$18,990 - $19,340
MPG
20 city /29 highway
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Engine
2.5L L5