Originally Posted by
98Pro
More powerful yes. Reliable, ehh the Mk3's are good. You just need to do fairy routine timing chain replacement. Like every 100-120K miles. Other than that they really don't have many consistent issues mechanically. Window regulator's on the damn things are retarded though lol. Mk4's aren't much different. A turbo'd one of either will make 400 no problem granted you have a decent turbo like a GT35 or something around that size. Forged bottom end and head work with 18+ Psi on good compression and tad bit bigger cams you should be able to make 600 without a lot of work. The Vr6 is held back by it's head, with a turbo or Super charger even at low boost it makes way better power. They just can't breathe stock. You lighten them up and open up you intake and exhaust all the way (port it yourself or get aftermarket manifolds, big valves, etc.) a Naturally aspirated can pull mid 13's on street tires. Turbo'd ones slicks I'm almost positive hit well into the 11's if not high 10's. The AWD R32's when turbo's can hold their own with any car from their time besides an Enzo lol.