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1.8T Engine Tuning Guides
Tuning guide for 1.8T AUM, ARX, AQX engines with 150 hp
Pro guide for up to 666 hp power!
If you want to get up to 650 hp out of your 1.8T 20V engine, this set of forged pistons from MAHLE, X-Beam steel conrods from BAR-TEK® and ACL racing bearings is just right for you.
The serial parts in your Golf 4, Audi TT, Audi S3 and so on are not made for the extreme performance increase. In order for your engine to withstand this performance, you should upgrade to our set. With the pistons from MAHLE, you also ensure smooth engine running in the cold start phase. A special alloy allows low running clearance and the special ring zones prevent increased blowby. MAHLE pistons are therefore particularly popular in motor sports.
The BAR-TEK® connecting rods with X-Beam are designed to withstand enormous pressure loads. They are absolutely stable and crack-resistant. Our connecting rods in your 1.8T 20V engine can withstand up to 1000 hp without any problems. Also included, of course, are the 3/8" ARP 2000 expansion screws and the assembly paste. The set also includes ACL racing conrod bearings, which have an additional bore just like the conrods. Thanks to this bore, the piston pins are optimally lubricated.
Features of the pistons:
Features of the X-Beam connecting rods:
Features of the ACL bearings:
Fits for:
1.8T 20V engines as installed in Golf Mk4, Audi TT, Audi S3, Seat Leon and other 1.8T engines.
The indicated compression is in connection with a cylinder head gasket in series strength.
More information on how to properly tighten the connecting rod bolts
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AJQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AMK | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | APP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | APY | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | AQA | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARY | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ARZ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUL | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BAM | 225 hp (165 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AEB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AJL | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ANB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | APU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARK | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AVJ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | BEX | 190 hp (140 kW) |
1.8T | BFB | 163 hp (120 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | BFB | 163 hp (120 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AEB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AJL | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ANB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | APU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARK | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | APP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | APX | 224 hp (165 kW) |
1.8T | ARY | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BAM | 225 hp (165 kW) |
1.8T | BEA | 224 hp (165 kW) |
1.8T | BFV | 240 hp (177 kW) |
1.8T | BVP | 163 hp (120 kW) |
1.8T | BVR | 190 hp (140 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AQX | 156 hp (115 kW) |
1.8T | AYP | 156 hp (115 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | CFMA | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AQX | 156 hp (115 kW) |
1.8T | AYP | 156 hp (115 kW) |
1.8T | AYP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | BBU | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BJX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | BKV | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AMK | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | APP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ARY | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BAM | 225 hp (165 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARZ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | APH | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWC | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T (Umbau) | 150 hp und mehr |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T (Umbau) | 150 hp und mehr |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T (Umbau) | 150 hp und mehr |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARZ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T (Umbau) | 150 hp und mehr |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AEB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ANB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | APU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | BBU | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BJX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJH | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWC | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T Engine Tuning Guides
Pro guide for up to 666 hp power!
Accessories
Cutsomers also bought
If you want to get up to 650 hp out of your 1.8T 20V engine, this set of forged pistons from MAHLE, X-Beam steel conrods from BAR-TEK® and ACL racing bearings is just right for you.
The serial parts in your Golf 4, Audi TT, Audi S3 and so on are not made for the extreme performance increase. In order for your engine to withstand this performance, you should upgrade to our set. With the pistons from MAHLE, you also ensure smooth engine running in the cold start phase. A special alloy allows low running clearance and the special ring zones prevent increased blowby. MAHLE pistons are therefore particularly popular in motor sports.
The BAR-TEK® connecting rods with X-Beam are designed to withstand enormous pressure loads. They are absolutely stable and crack-resistant. Our connecting rods in your 1.8T 20V engine can withstand up to 1000 hp without any problems. Also included, of course, are the 3/8" ARP 2000 expansion screws and the assembly paste. The set also includes ACL racing conrod bearings, which have an additional bore just like the conrods. Thanks to this bore, the piston pins are optimally lubricated.
Features of the pistons:
Features of the X-Beam connecting rods:
Features of the ACL bearings:
Fits for:
1.8T 20V engines as installed in Golf Mk4, Audi TT, Audi S3, Seat Leon and other 1.8T engines.
The indicated compression is in connection with a cylinder head gasket in series strength.
More information on how to properly tighten the connecting rod bolts
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AJQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AMK | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | APP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | APY | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | AQA | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARY | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ARZ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUL | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BAM | 225 hp (165 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AEB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AJL | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ANB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | APU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARK | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AVJ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | BEX | 190 hp (140 kW) |
1.8T | BFB | 163 hp (120 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | BFB | 163 hp (120 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AEB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AJL | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ANB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | APU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARK | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | APP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | APX | 224 hp (165 kW) |
1.8T | ARY | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BAM | 225 hp (165 kW) |
1.8T | BEA | 224 hp (165 kW) |
1.8T | BFV | 240 hp (177 kW) |
1.8T | BVP | 163 hp (120 kW) |
1.8T | BVR | 190 hp (140 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AQX | 156 hp (115 kW) |
1.8T | AYP | 156 hp (115 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | CFMA | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AQX | 156 hp (115 kW) |
1.8T | AYP | 156 hp (115 kW) |
1.8T | AYP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | BBU | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BJX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | BKV | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AMK | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | APP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ARY | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BAM | 225 hp (165 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARZ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | APH | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWC | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T (Umbau) | 150 hp und mehr |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T (Umbau) | 150 hp und mehr |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T (Umbau) | 150 hp und mehr |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARZ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T (Umbau) | 150 hp und mehr |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AEB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ANB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | APU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | BBU | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BJX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJH | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWC | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T Engine Tuning Guides
Pro guide for up to 666 hp power!
Accessories
Cutsomers also bought