AK Maniak
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- Jul 9, 2009
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Butte,
Montana
I recently purchased a stock 95 TSI AWD with 72k miles. My biggest problem is I don't know what the hell I wanna do with it.
At first I wanted a E316g but then I realized that I want a bit more power than that. So I started looking at 20g's but those aren't bolt ons and I'm not sure what all is required to run one.
I want 400whp and since I only have 90oct sometimes 91 available I know i'll have to use meth to achieve that and that's fine.
My dilemma is regarding the motor. I was originally planning on just do maintenance. Timing belt, water pump etc...
I see two options:
1.) do maintenance to current stock 7 bolt and see how far/long it lasts.
2.) Just do a full build to begin with and not worry about playing catch up in regards to maintenance and what not.
The other things that i've been contemplating and would consider relevant.
The car will be getting a paint job along with a 2gb conversion , full black interior swap, and eventually a 5 speed swap. With that in mind should I just start tearing it apart so I can do a proper paint job ie. paint engine bay etc... and everything else.
I also have practically no experience with actually working on or modding DSMs and I don't want to bite off more than I can chew. I plan on doing everything myself because I want to learn as much as possible. but with that being said, I don't have a clue what it takes to build a motor.
I'm torn between a full build all from the very beginning or building it over time.
This is not my daily driver so down time is not really an issue.
I've researched for hours but just can't make up my mind. Any insight would be appreciated.
At first I wanted a E316g but then I realized that I want a bit more power than that. So I started looking at 20g's but those aren't bolt ons and I'm not sure what all is required to run one.
I want 400whp and since I only have 90oct sometimes 91 available I know i'll have to use meth to achieve that and that's fine.
My dilemma is regarding the motor. I was originally planning on just do maintenance. Timing belt, water pump etc...
I see two options:
1.) do maintenance to current stock 7 bolt and see how far/long it lasts.
2.) Just do a full build to begin with and not worry about playing catch up in regards to maintenance and what not.
The other things that i've been contemplating and would consider relevant.
The car will be getting a paint job along with a 2gb conversion , full black interior swap, and eventually a 5 speed swap. With that in mind should I just start tearing it apart so I can do a proper paint job ie. paint engine bay etc... and everything else.
I also have practically no experience with actually working on or modding DSMs and I don't want to bite off more than I can chew. I plan on doing everything myself because I want to learn as much as possible. but with that being said, I don't have a clue what it takes to build a motor.
I'm torn between a full build all from the very beginning or building it over time.
This is not my daily driver so down time is not really an issue.
I've researched for hours but just can't make up my mind. Any insight would be appreciated.
Well you can just get arp head studs and hope it holds up. People have have made over 400whp on stock block so join the crowd. I am sure if you properly maintane your car it will show gratitude.
. I've always wanted one and will do anything to get one haha. The current paint job isn't horrible but it has got quite a few scratches and is in need of some tlc anyways. 
