The Engine Thread

[Mirage77]

Originally Posted by bln123

@1,4l TSI:
I have doubts about the reliability as well. Its just logic, when think of an engine producing more than 100 hp / l. I know, Vtec engines can do that and run 200.000km without a problem, but I have heard horrible stories about the 1,4l TSI from somebody who should know.

Its a nice engine though, with the benfits of a lot of torque at low rev and a lot of power fromt he turbo at high rev

Until I hear problems of it for myself, the 1.4TSI remains as an engineering feat for me.

[bln123]

Well, you first have to find somebody who owns a car with this engine...at especially with the 125kW version this is not easy.

And also, looking at every turbocharged engine with more than 100 hp / l you see that they are not highly reliable / have no long life...wether it's a Subaru, Mitsubishi, GM, VW or whatever engine.