Need some info on engine upgrades for a 2g

[weepingskies]

Hey everyone! I just bought a new 97 TSI AWD and I am hoping to make it 350-400 horses. I pretty much know everything I need to do and want to do but the one thing I am not real smart on is the internals.

What will I need to replace, change over or upgrade for it to be able to hold that much horse power? I know some 1g parts are better than 2g and vise-versa but I am not sure which ones to which. Hope this makes sense..........

Please let me know and thanks ahead of time for the help!

 

[Coldandafraid]

only 350 - 400 horse... the stock engine should be able to withstand those numbers. You do mean at the crank right, not at the wheels.

 

[cuttheduck]

It can handle it but internals are defintley a good idea if you want more reliability in the set-up. HAHA DSM and reliabilty in the same sentence.

 

[weepingskies]

....... but like what? I had heard something about 1g big rods or something like that. I just need to know what to change out and what to change it with or keep if it is good.

 

[paranoidTSi]

The Rods are probably the first internal upgrade you'll want to do to the motor if you really want to, other than that new pistons would be good as well.

I say keep the internals stock and only push the boost up to 350-400HP when you need it, otherwise just keep the boost low and it will keep wear and tear of the stock components.