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  1. 03-05-2010 08:29 PM #1
    dirtyb5a4
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    ive heard they bolt right up and the 2.8 transmission will allow over 140mph. if im going to spend the money for BT then i want a respectable top end and not the pathetic almost 130mph that the 1.8t trans gives. are there any other options?
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  2. 03-05-2010 08:32 PM #2
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    They do bolt right up. I never heard of the top end being greater. The 2.8 has taller gears which gets you better fuel economy in 5th.
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  3. 03-05-2010 08:49 PM #3
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    The 1.8t tranny will take you to 150+mph, if you have the power....

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  4. 03-05-2010 10:59 PM #4
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    I'll trade my 2.8 trans for a 1.8t. Hell I'll let you have most of the bad one in my car too
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  5. 03-06-2010 12:10 AM #5
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    Where did you hear that the 1.8t tranny will only go to 130mph? I know it will go farther than that if you have the power.
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  6. 03-06-2010 06:35 AM #6
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    Last I remember hearing, it was 160 n change at 7000 rpm range for the 1.8T tranny, do a search.
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  7. 03-06-2010 06:36 AM #7
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    I did a little searching as this has been discussed nearly every month, almost religiously. Here's a little info you may like.

    http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post1899666

    Edit: Here's a DIY I found on Audiworld for clutch replacement with some good info though it's from 2004. http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=1869055

    Here's Bitetsai's DIY in case you missed it. Very good read. http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ual-Conversion

    This is another short thread with a little info in it. http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...pd.-trans-swap
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  8. 03-06-2010 06:46 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by capea4
    Last I remember hearing, it was 160 n change at 7000 rpm range for the 1.8T tranny, do a search.
    Almost exactly 160 actually.
    "gutting the cat makes the turbo loudddd.. everyone in my work complex thinks i'm bt. little do they know a minivan could dominate me." - CrtchRktRcr
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    The stock ecu is limited at ~127, that's probably why he's confused.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kyle H View Post
    The stock ecu is limited at ~127, that's probably why he's confused.
    He has a full 2.5" exhaust, test pipe, and forge splitter so it should be safe to assume he's chipped. If I remember there wasn't an actual top speed limit but rather 127 was as fast as you could go with the stock rev limit. Which chips raise.
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  12. 03-07-2010 06:46 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Altech75 View Post
    He has a full 2.5" exhaust, test pipe, and forge splitter so it should be safe to assume he's chipped. If I remember there wasn't an actual top speed limit but rather 127 was as fast as you could go with the stock rev limit. Which chips raise.
    im actually not chipped as im going straight to BT. but i feel alot better now that i know i wont have such a horrible top end after investing so much money.
    RIP 99.5 1.8t quattro, test pipe, full 2.5 exhaust, 17" rs4 reps, forge splitter DV, drilled and slotted rotors, redstuff pads, and finally running GIAC
    NOW- 97 b5 a4 1.8t quattro, 17" rs reps, and forge splitter, test pipe and 2.5in straightpipe with no muffler and now with clear corners, clear smoked side marker lights, and facelift tail lights.

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  13. 03-07-2010 07:03 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Altech75 View Post
    He has a full 2.5" exhaust, test pipe, and forge splitter so it should be safe to assume he's chipped. If I remember there wasn't an actual top speed limit but rather 127 was as fast as you could go with the stock rev limit. Which chips raise.
    No, the stock tires are only rated to ~130 so they electronically limit the top speed. You hit 130mph at around 5700rpm in 5th...

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  14. 03-07-2010 07:20 PM #13
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    LOL with only the mods in my sig I got the car to 150... Not sure on the stock speed limiter though as my car has never been stock.. :P
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