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This article is from the VW Performance FAQ, by with numerous contributions by Jan Vandenbrande others.

01 Editor's Foreword:

This FAQ is geared at improving the
performance of watercooled VWs based on the Golf Chassis (A1-
A3: Golf I/Rabbit, Golf II & III, Sciroccos, Corrados,
Jettas, Ventos, Convertibles) using predominantly the "1600
type" and larger 4 cylinder engine block and the new VR6
2.8/2.9l engine. Because of this FAQ's origine, most
improvements are aimed at the US/Canadian market. The above
cars also share many components with Dashers/Passats/Fox's
(e.g., engines), though they differ in many other aspects
such as suspension and exhaust system. Some of these cars
may actually have more in common with Audis.

Performance improvements encompasses a wide field of
subjects, most commonly referred to in the context of
increasing power and improving handling. This FAQ intends to
go beyond these traditional meanings and include changes
that improve upon the stock design. Performance often is
achieved at the expense of something else often not
mentioned with the advertised component such as fuel
consumption, harsher ride or noise. This FAQ intends to
reveal some of these as well.

One of the things to keep in mind is cost. In some cases the
improvements will costs as much as a new stock part from VW,
but in other cases it costs more. Generally you will never
recover the cost of these improvements. Unlike real estate,
most cars are not investments and therefore the reason for
spending money is for pure pleasure. For that reason, you
need to make a decision on whether it is worth it to you for
the amount of time you want to keep the car. Also, it makes
little sense to buy the most expensive suspension system if
your engine is about to blow. Fix the rest first perhaps
with better components.

Not covered in this FAQ are the engines/fuel systems
available outside North America such as engines less than
1500 cc and carburetors/mono-throttle FI systems.

Another good thing to keep in mind is: "Speed costs money,
how fast can you afford to go?" [?]


 

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