In a pickle and i'm stuck inbetween two frames of mind. Practical longevity Chris says save up for a Aluminium case while tight arse Chris says use the already line-bored dual relief magnesium stock case for his new blinging bits to assemble a 2054cc turbo short block.
Online, every vw parts supplier offers magnesium cases still (from what i found), and all the vw parts mobs locally offer case machining/line boring. Yet there are strong opinions against the reuse/refurbishment of magnesium cases which people like Gene berg and the fellas from aircooled.net dead against it, labelling them as disposable.
What you rekon?
Would hate to build a motor and be failed by a cracked case with a short lifespan, but whats the chances?
Just bite the bullet save the coffers? Or you gotta be significantly unlucky?
Thanks in advance,
Chris.
Craig Torrens ·
If you're going turbo then use the Aluminium case.
Gracey ·
Definitely Aluminium!!
SebastienPeek ·
Yep, if you're turboing, would definitely recommend a new aluminium case.
However, in saying that, I am aware of someone with a bone stock 1300 who turbo'd it for about seven months without any issues...
I guess it comes down to how much PSI you're running and what not...
But, if you're going to go insane, do it right the first time. Aluminium case is definitely a go.
bajachris88 ·
Thanks for the honesty gents. Tight arse Chris is getting the shaft. Aluminium it is!
Craig Torrens ·
tight arse chris will be saving money in the long run 👍😉