Convert naturally aspirated engine to turbo with 1.8t control unit?

Question

Hello guys, I had the fun idea of ​​​​converting a naturally aspirated engine to a turbo. A programmable control unit is too expensive. Then I asked myself, isn't it possible to buy a 1.8t control unit, throw it onto the vacuum cleaner and then adapt the software with a flasher?

nobodyathome · Answer

for those who can do it. I think it's nothing for beginners

holgerholger · Answer

You know that a turbo engine is so hot because an exhaust gas turbocharger is installed? The ECU alone doesn't help.

michaelsal74 · Answer

If you make the necessary hardware adjustment and then you can reprogram the bus... Yes

chif08 · Answer

But the bus only communicates with the other control units, it's not important for the engine control? Coil nozzles etc. are directly approached

chif08 · Answer

Gas pedal control etc is that via bus?

chif08 · Answer

With older 1.8t canbus is only in tacho and automatic gear Then I just need the tacho from 1.8t

lizenzfireartz · Answer

It's nothing for beginners, but if you've got a kick out of it, just try out. Reports would like to see if it worked :)

hellfire107 · Answer

Sure you can do that. Maybe hold a minute – then the engine is junk.

If it starts at all, the control unit must be identical first. Then all sensors are missing or give false signals. The ECU recognizes this and prevents the start process and your car becomes the property.