ThatTDILife
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Okay guys so I am about to start a build on the kinda cheap and need some help.
For starters I have had a few TDIs but never a modified one (98' AHU, 03' ALH, and currently a stock 12' CCTA). All have been stock or close too it (CCTA will be stage 2ed after warranty) but I have wanted something fun for awhile. Recently my friend who bought my 03 is selling it back to me. He bought it after I hit a deer. Car has been apart for a few years because after I sold it to him he took it out in the winter and got on it and it developed a tick. He deiced to build it and took the head off, put on some studs, and then gave up. It sat like that the whole time. So now I am getting it for a grand. I am wanting to build it into a quick car as I have always liked the quick TDIs but have never had a good opportunity to build one. The goal with the car would be 250+, and a 4k budget for parts, and anything needed. This may be a bit short on either the budget end or power goal end but I am open to move them if needed, mainly want a fun car that is no slouch. Let me know what you guys think and any advice you have.
TLDR, got a cheap ALH with a shot head and new headstuds, want to make 250hp+ for 4k or so
For starters I have had a few TDIs but never a modified one (98' AHU, 03' ALH, and currently a stock 12' CCTA). All have been stock or close too it (CCTA will be stage 2ed after warranty) but I have wanted something fun for awhile. Recently my friend who bought my 03 is selling it back to me. He bought it after I hit a deer. Car has been apart for a few years because after I sold it to him he took it out in the winter and got on it and it developed a tick. He deiced to build it and took the head off, put on some studs, and then gave up. It sat like that the whole time. So now I am getting it for a grand. I am wanting to build it into a quick car as I have always liked the quick TDIs but have never had a good opportunity to build one. The goal with the car would be 250+, and a 4k budget for parts, and anything needed. This may be a bit short on either the budget end or power goal end but I am open to move them if needed, mainly want a fun car that is no slouch. Let me know what you guys think and any advice you have.
TLDR, got a cheap ALH with a shot head and new headstuds, want to make 250hp+ for 4k or so
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