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Beetsport Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2005 Posts: 475 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:36 am Post subject: The 1.8T |
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We started installing VW 1.8T engines in 2005. Since then we have converted many loved Vanagons with this engine and a couple trailers We have come a long way since our first install!
For some time now we have been working on an install kit for those who choose this wonderful power plant. Our goal was to provide everything needed to install your 1.8T engine with a complete instruction manual.
This 1.8T engine has been a topic on Thesamba for a long time now. The topic of which engine is the best has been expressed over and over on Thesamba. We all have different driving needs. This engine fits me the best. Do your research on what fits you the best
Many of you have been waiting patiently for our 1.8T conversion kit to become available. We are now ready to release a small batch for beta testers. Contact me if your are interested. You can also check out http://www.h2ovanagon.com/H2oVanagoncom.aspx for more information.
We have sources for donor 1.8T engine that come with everything needed to complete your conversion. There is not one item you will need besides fluids and tools to install the 1.8T engine.
All nuts bolts and washers, plug and play wiring harness, intake exhaust, coolant hoses, fuel and vapor hoses, fuel and air filters, power steering, spark plugs, etc. Everything
Here are a few pictures of some items we provide
Step by step instructions
We really enjoy bringing a smile to Vanagon drivers _________________ '90 Syncro Westy 1.8T with 180hp 174 torque, CA safe!
http://H2oVanagon.com
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=217285
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beelzibus Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2005 Posts: 300
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 2:21 am Post subject: |
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What sort of mpg figures do you get from a 1.8T in a heavy bus? I see you run a 240 brake motor, (chipped I presume?) in a Syncro Westy, I run an EJ25 in my Syncro Westy, which is great, but the thirst for fuel is frightening. That's only about 160-170 brake. Future plans were to go up to an H6, but the more I see and read about 1.8T conversions, the more I like the sound of them. Also what gearbox mods are you running to withstand that torque?
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lloydy Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2010 Posts: 715 Location: cheam surrey
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 2:48 am Post subject: |
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I couldn't see the price of the kit?
How much is it? _________________ 16" syncro multivan pop top AHU TDI
“Give a man a fire and he's warm for a day, but set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life.” |
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svenakela Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006 Posts: 776 Location: Ekerö
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 3:53 am Post subject: |
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beelzibus wrote: |
What sort of mpg figures do you get from a 1.8T in a heavy bus? I see you run a 240 brake motor, (chipped I presume?) in a Syncro Westy, I run an EJ25 in my Syncro Westy, which is great, but the thirst for fuel is frightening. That's only about 160-170 brake. Future plans were to go up to an H6, but the more I see and read about 1.8T conversions, the more I like the sound of them. Also what gearbox mods are you running to withstand that torque?
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According the mileage thread and my graphical representation, you should get 20-23 MPG.
That conversion kit looks very nice!
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 4:32 am Post subject: |
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Bravo SAH |
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kc8tpr Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 122 Location: OHIO
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:28 am Post subject: |
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lloydy wrote: |
I couldn't see the price of the kit?
How much is it? |
im curious as well.
Ive already got a mechanically good 1.8t from a swap i did in a cabrio. And it just so happens that my van needs an engine as well. _________________ 03 GMC Sierra _ 99 Cabrio supercharged
97 Jetta VR6 _ 84 Vanagon GL(soon to be TDI)
78 CB750F _ 66 S90
62 C50 _ 84 FL250
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Escorial Syncro Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2004 Posts: 437 Location: Manitou Springs, CO
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:17 am Post subject: |
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For pricing, just click on the link in the initial post to SAH website, then click on the "2012 Conversion Brochure" or something like that. Pricing is laid out there. _________________ Joel Lane
1985 Vanagon converted to syncro, ALH TDI, Reimo Primus top with Westy interior
2002 Toyota Tundra 4x4
1974 Honda CL360 Scrambler (for sale!) |
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Steelhead Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 1791 Location: Kentfield, CA
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:32 am Post subject: |
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Well done Stefan! Very cool. _________________ '77 Bay Window / '89 Caratsburg (aka. the Stormtrooper) |
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rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2004 Posts: 3058 Location: socal
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:46 am Post subject: |
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WOW that looks very cool
$6500, and there's a lot for your money looking at the pictures
big smiles from here, now can anyone lend us $6500 _________________ lucy our westy
lucy's BIG adventure
meet 'burni'
markswagen {mobile mechanic} san diego area all early VW's cared for.
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singler3360 Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2009 Posts: 1191 Location: Corvallis, Oregon
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:27 am Post subject: |
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Sticky!
svenakela wrote: |
beelzibus wrote: |
What sort of mpg figures do you get from a 1.8T in a heavy bus? I see you run a 240 brake motor, (chipped I presume?) in a Syncro Westy, I run an EJ25 in my Syncro Westy, which is great, but the thirst for fuel is frightening. That's only about 160-170 brake. Future plans were to go up to an H6, but the more I see and read about 1.8T conversions, the more I like the sound of them. Also what gearbox mods are you running to withstand that torque?
Cheers. |
According the mileage thread and my graphical representation, you should get 20-23 MPG.
That conversion kit looks very nice!
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lloydy Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:49 am Post subject: |
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Escorial Syncro wrote: |
For pricing, just click on the link in the initial post to SAH website, then click on the "2012 Conversion Brochure" or something like that. Pricing is laid out there. |
Found it! Good price for a plug and play option _________________ 16" syncro multivan pop top AHU TDI
“Give a man a fire and he's warm for a day, but set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life.” |
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Beetsport Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2005 Posts: 475 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Crankey Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2004 Posts: 2659
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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well, this looks like a great setup. too bad it's coming along about 2 months after I took the plunge with another engine.
someday, I may be ready to swap again though and by that time, beta will be long over with your kit and I'm sure it will only get better. I wish you great sales and success with it and I just might be a customer for it in future.
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kirkvw72 Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2006 Posts: 272 Location: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:09 am Post subject: |
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Still looking for beta testers? _________________ 2015 VW GTi Autobahn
2000 Mercedes Benz E430
1992 Miata, automatic converted to a 5-speed
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1987 Porsche 944 (951) Turbo
1987 Vanagon GL, Rocky Jennings Heads, RMW Exhaust, ASL 5-speed, AMG Wheels
1981 Porsche 924 (931) Turbo
1972 Beetle (standard) |
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Beetsport Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2005 Posts: 475 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Ryan Keating Samba Member
Joined: March 04, 2004 Posts: 217
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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:25 am Post subject: |
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If I could do it all over again I would do the 1.8t over the SVX. Just seems like a great little engine with good gas mileage and plenty of power. |
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dredward Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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Couldn't be happier! I've driven over 17k miles. The past 1.5 months ive driven 2400 miles. I've averaged over 20 mpg travelling 65-70ish. _________________ Cars owned: 1979/89 scirraco, 1983 gti, 1984 gti, 1986 gti, 1990 gli, 1989 cabriolet(2.0,16v conversion), 1992 gti, 1982 Westy, 1987 syncro Westy(w/ 1.8t conversion stg1 chip), and finally 2004 r32.... |
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modelttouring Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2008 Posts: 26 Location: El Sobrante CA
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:23 pm Post subject: 1.8 T |
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I agree with dredward. Stephan did my conversion in 2010,I have 26,000 on the conversion.I think it the best bet for Cal legal swaps. |
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dredward Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2007 Posts: 1081
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:53 pm Post subject: Re: 1.8 T |
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modelttouring wrote: |
I agree with dredward. Stephan did my conversion in 2010,I have 26,000 on the conversion.I think it the best bet for Cal legal swaps. |
It's the best bar none. _________________ Cars owned: 1979/89 scirraco, 1983 gti, 1984 gti, 1986 gti, 1990 gli, 1989 cabriolet(2.0,16v conversion), 1992 gti, 1982 Westy, 1987 syncro Westy(w/ 1.8t conversion stg1 chip), and finally 2004 r32.... |
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thatvwbusguy Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2007 Posts: 1712 Location: Newmarket, New Hampshire
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:59 am Post subject: |
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dredward, I remember seeing a post a while back that your tranny was toast, but no follow up on the root cause. Is the chipped 1.8T possibly a little bit too much juice for the stock box, or do you attribute the failure to something unrelated to the extra power and torque? _________________ Jay Brown
'85 Zetec Westfalia
Newmarket, NH
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion. |
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