GT 1752 or GT 1856... Help me choose!

Diesel_Nerd

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Joined
May 15, 2019
Location
Barrie
TDI
2003 Golf Tdi
I need to buy a turbo very soon to complete my 2003 Golf alh tdi project car. I know there are better options out there like the GTB turbos but they are not plug and play and are kinda out of my budget.
So which should I choose gt1752 or gt1856?
The specs of the engine:
High mileage long block with stock internals
11 mm ip
Power plus 764 injectors
Egr delete
Upgraded clutch
2.5" decat exhaust
W/m system (boost/egt gauge)
I will have the engine tuned to power levels that are safe with the stock internals ~190hp.
I would like to be able to get more hp out of this setup in the future once I beef up the internals of the engine.
It will be used on the street 99.99% of the time
 
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Diesel_Nerd

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Joined
May 15, 2019
Location
Barrie
TDI
2003 Golf Tdi
Thanks for the replies! I actually purchased a 1752 from xman yesterday. I had the hardest time ever deciding, I knew the 1752 was the right answer but the 1856 was ohh so tempting.
 

PakProtector

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Joined
Jan 5, 2014
Location
AnnArbor, MI
TDI
Mk.4's and the Cummins
I'm totally expecting to get dinged by customs for taxes and possibly other bs fees...
I paid nothing when I got a Euro exhaust for my Golf from ebay. I'd bet a wee bit you pay the GotTuned invoice and shipping and nothing more...:)
cheers,
Douglas
 
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