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Product Review - Neuspeed 1.8t Tuning

Since its introduction, VAG's 1.8-liter turbocharged engine has been a favored powerplant for tuners and... more

european car 1.8T Challenge Finalists

Anyone can pretend to be anything on the Internet, the 21st century's racing bench. european car hears a lot of big talk, and we figured waving fame and the opportunity for a small bit of fortune would flush out all the silent but deadly 1.8Ts we didn't see in more

Tech Analysis: VW

It wouldn't be completely accurate to say that Bill Neumann invented watercooled Volkswagen performance tuning, but Neuspeed is certainly among the oldest and most respected Volkswagen and Audi tuners in North America. european car recently spent some time wit more

1.8T Challenge Entry of the Week: Week 9

Owner: Mark Macdonald Year/Vehicle/Model: 1992 Volkswagen GTI (formerly 16v) Engine Block/cylinder head: 1998 1.8L 20V Audi A4 Turbocharged Internal Mods: Stock Internals External Mods: Garrett T3 Turbo (T3/T4 by July), G60 injectors, HKS blow off valve, Tai more

1.8T Challenge Entry of the Week: Week 8

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1.8T Challenge Entry of the Week

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1.8T Challenge Entry of the Week

Owner: Mark Abate Year/Vehicle/Model: 1990 VW Cabriolet Engine Block/cylinder head: 1.8L 8V block/1.8 20V head Internal Mods: Stroked 2.1L, forged pistons & rods, ported and polished head, o-ringed head, custom exhaust manifold (almost everything else.) Ex more

1.8T Challenge Entry of the Week

Owner: Ari Jay Comet Year/Vehicle/Model: 2001 VW GTI Engine Block/cylinder head: Stock Internal Mods: ECS Tuning Camshafts External Mods: APR Stage III turbo kit, Honeywell/Garrett Turbocharger, Exhaust Manifold. Engine management mods: APR software, ECS Tunin more

1.8T Challenge Entry of the Week

Owner: Joeseph White Year/Vehicle/Model: 2000 VW New Beetle Engine Block/cylinder head: Stock Internal Mods: Stock External Mods: K04-001 Borg Warner turbo upgrade, Forge 007 diverter valve, BMC cold air intake, Neuspeed Turbo Inlet pipe, Forced Performance l more