Beetle 2002 2.0I - Need More Power

[frankphuket]

Hi guys,

I am looking into buying a low mileage Beetle with the 2.0i engine from 2002.

From my research I understand it is a rather 'sluggish' engine and maybe the Best way is to put a nice turbo kit on to achieve somewhere around 200hp, instead of the stock 115hp.

Anybody knows where to do such a thing in Bangkok in a professional way and what kind of cost I would be looking at?

Other ideas are of course also welcome....

and yes, I do want to keep its reliability as high as possible.

Looking forward to some ideas...

cheers,

frank

[transam]

Sounds like you need a Porsche implant.

[guzzi850m2]

There is a guy here on motor forum, philipm I think, it looks like he have a workshop and do the things you are looking for. Try send him a message.

[katabeachbum]

2002 2,0 2 valve 115 hp is sluggish.

I would try to find a 1,8T 5 valve. Factory they are rated 150-225hp. 150 can, by chips only, achieve 211hp and approx 280Nm at 2000rpm. You also need an auto to match, as your stock auto cant handle much more

[versionupdate]

if you interested in APR tuning, it's APR Thailand that you can find them in google. I think you will get more hps.

[WarpSpeed]

I'd do as Kata suggests and get an engine already built and tuned for a turbo instead of a 9 year old one that may be too tired and need a rebuild to stand up to the turbo compression and power created along with an underrated drive train.. Just saying like...

[wandrinstar]

Okrasa, or something like that name were the No1 Beetle Tweakers at one time.Jap Tuners i believe.

[katabeachbum]

I'd do as Kata suggests and get an engine already built and tuned for a turbo instead of a 9 year old one that may be too tired and need a rebuild to stand up to the turbo compression and power created along with an underrated drive train.. Just saying like...

the 2,0/2valve/115 has never been sold by VW with higher rating, so any tuning/kompressor/turbo is prototype with following ECU and autoproblems. If one wants to go that way, I d be looking for a kompressor kit and a larger auto oilcooler

[WarpSpeed]

I'd do as Kata suggests and get an engine already built and tuned for a turbo instead of a 9 year old one that may be too tired and need a rebuild to stand up to the turbo compression and power created along with an underrated drive train.. Just saying like...

the 2,0/2valve/115 has never been sold by VW with higher rating, so any tuning/kompressor/turbo is prototype with following ECU and autoproblems. If one wants to go that way, I d be looking for a kompressor kit and a larger auto oilcooler

Okay....... A bit confusing that....

[philipm]

What i recommend:

Ecu-flash, retune.

K&N air filter.

that should give you around 15-20hp more.

if you want 80+hp,

go for a rotrex supercharger kit,

injectors,

flash,

exhaust,

air intake.

external atf cooler

keep in mind the boost should be between 6-8psi. maximum, otherwise you will run the risk of blowing your engine.

if you have the engine specs, i can give you more of an idea what u can expect and what boost level is approriate for you.

[ignis]

No idea here but in Germany... 'Ruf' Porsche also work on the 2002 VW Bettle.... 'Ruf' are now in Thailand maybe they can advise ?

Re gearbox, why is the gearbox not good if fitted with a turbo ? as they make the 2002 Bettle with the 1.8 Turbo engine..

[katabeachbum]

No idea here but in Germany... 'Ruf' Porsche also work on the 2002 VW Bettle.... 'Ruf' are now in Thailand maybe they can advise ?

Re gearbox, why is the gearbox not good if fitted with a turbo ? as they make the 2002 Bettle with the 1.8 Turbo engine..

2,0/2 valve/115 and 1,8/5valve/125 uses the same ZF boz, and 2,0/115 is the prefered engine in low octane markets like US and TH. Max 180-200Nm on this box as I recall

1,8T uses another ZF 5 speed tiptronic, and my experience in chipsed 211hp is +200km on this box