My impression, as a user of the altered, "tubbed" or raised engine
lid, is that it is kind of a PITA to deal with. Granted my Jetta
engine is installed at 15*, but still, it's a pain as far as I'm
concerned.

I'd have to agree with the OP. Keep the engine lid stock if possible.
I can't speak to the amount of work required to swap in the various DV
parts, indexing the turbo etc., but IMO, it's worth doing it at 50*.

Just my .02 --- :^)

Neil.
On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 6:06 PM, Darren Lastfogel <vr6vanagon@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 1.8t audi is the same as 1.8t vw right? anyway what is the big deal with raising the deck lid, it seams that would be the easist thing to put back to stock.

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