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Originally Posted by fpitas
Will the stock 1.8T (at least, stock internals) make more power than adding bolt-ons to the 2ZZ?
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Not really, given that with an ECU flash you're in the 260hp range with the 225hp 1.8T engine. With the APR Stage 3+ KenRK mentioned you can make good power with the stock internals; but, that kit will run you about $9-10K when all is said and done. And then there's the cost of the conversion.
FWIW, I had a TT Roadster 225 (flash, intake, exhaust, Forge DV, and N75 race valve) and it was a bit laggy (stock, as well) - certainly moreso than the 2.0T is or the N54 engine in my 335i. That's one of the downsides of the lower compression of that engine. You get used to it, though.