damadom Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Hi all wanting to get a car with more power. So im considering either selling my 93 N/A and getting a TT or single but the car has 110K on the clock so im not sure it would be worth anything, i do have some money set aside for a new car or engine swap how ever i like my car as its mine and ive got it looking how i want it and dont really want to sell it, just wanting to know if anyone has had it done and how much a TT conversion costs. cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 A great deal of people have done the conversion. First question to ask is if your current car is an auto or manual. If you're going TT do you want it to be auto or manual? If you have an NA 5spd, you could get a TT lump fitted and running for about £3k. If it's an auto NA and you want TT manual, sell it If it's an NA and you want single turbo, sell it Does it have ABS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 It's only worth while if you already have a 6spd box built in. Providing everything other than your N/A block is up to standard and the chassis is still running strong (which it damn well should be at only 110k), then there is absolutely nothing to worry about. There are also other littles bit as Homer said, such as ABS aswell as better brakes to consider and uprated suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damadom Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 well its got abs the bigger brakes and stiffer suspension, plus its a N/A manual 5spd. Just want more power but i supose the N/A isnt a slow car and i am only 21 so my insurance would go up alot more. might just keep it as is 3k is alot of money and i dont think i could justify that when the car is probs only worth 2.5k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsupraman82 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 From the research i have done the 5 speed box should be fine if your staying with stock TT power. if you want to go single in the future then you would need a 6speed if you wanted it manual. i know where your coming from with the whole ' i have it how i want it' thing i have a N/A auto aerotop which i am converting at the mo to a 5sp TT. its more of a case of sorting out the pros and cons. there are a few people on here that do the conversions fitted and from what i have read, there are some very happy customers out there! or if your confident with a spanner, have a go at doing it yourself and save labour costs...... as long as you are patient its all good! so all in all, if you like your car just how it is, do a TT swap, otherwise you will be spending more on a TT and also getting it how you like it. Start that Pro's / Con's list!! you will find the answer! Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Personally, I wouldn't want to run a TT engine on a W58 (5spd) box with 110k miles on it. Depends on how well treated it is at the end of the day, but it's something to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsupraman82 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 This is true......add to the Con's list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Enjoy it as it is for now, start saving and sell and buy a proper TT factory built car. Definitely the cheapest and most pain free way to get a TT. IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 The only reason im doing the swap is mine is an aero. It it was a normal N/A i would sell it and buy a TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Enjoy it as it is for now, start saving and sell and buy a proper TT factory built car. Definitely the cheapest and most pain free way to get a TT. IMHO. Agreed - especially at 21 and if you consider £3k is a lot to completely swap and engine etc. Save up mate and enjoy your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 put some high lift cams in along with a manifold and an exhaust,it will free her up i can assure you plus it wont be bank breaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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