I'm about to pull the trigger on an adjustable cam pulley for the 1.8T 06A transverse (so this applies to Mk4 Golfs, S3's etc). I cant turn up any locally so am looking to buy from overseas.
The options that I can find are: (for one unit)
integrated engineering - 179 US (242 aus) + 80-90 US posted = $365 aus
IE Billet Adjustable Camshaft Gear, Cam Gear kit for 06A 1.8T
Cat Cams - 125 euro + 45 euro postage = $266 aus (quoted by email for part#CTVW008 )
ADJUSTABLE CAM WHEELS | CAT CAMS performance camshafts
eurospec - 140 US but cant get a hold of them for postage
Audi and Volkswagen Timing Gears & Components
So far the best deal and arguably/probably the best bit of kit is the Cat Cams one. However it wouldnt be as easy to setup as the IE with its nice timing marks. The IE could nearly be as cheap as the Cat Cams one if 3 units were bought. Postage is the killer so wanted to put it out there in case anyone preferably Sydney based wanted to grab one too which would split postage.
So if you are close to needing a timing belt or your water pump is leaking, or you just luv shiny stuff then this could be a perfect opportunity to get on board. I'm going to move quickly though so let me know asap.
here's an idea of the kind of thing that's achievable:
How to get the most out of your 1.8T with the IE Adjustable Cam Gear | IE AutoBlog
The options that I can find are: (for one unit)
integrated engineering - 179 US (242 aus) + 80-90 US posted = $365 aus
IE Billet Adjustable Camshaft Gear, Cam Gear kit for 06A 1.8T
Cat Cams - 125 euro + 45 euro postage = $266 aus (quoted by email for part#CTVW008 )
ADJUSTABLE CAM WHEELS | CAT CAMS performance camshafts
eurospec - 140 US but cant get a hold of them for postage
Audi and Volkswagen Timing Gears & Components
So far the best deal and arguably/probably the best bit of kit is the Cat Cams one. However it wouldnt be as easy to setup as the IE with its nice timing marks. The IE could nearly be as cheap as the Cat Cams one if 3 units were bought. Postage is the killer so wanted to put it out there in case anyone preferably Sydney based wanted to grab one too which would split postage.
So if you are close to needing a timing belt or your water pump is leaking, or you just luv shiny stuff then this could be a perfect opportunity to get on board. I'm going to move quickly though so let me know asap.
here's an idea of the kind of thing that's achievable:
How to get the most out of your 1.8T with the IE Adjustable Cam Gear | IE AutoBlog
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