Which engine to buy for Mk1?

[vixteris]

its a really hard decision isnt it.? my ideas change all the time and im glad i dont have to make a decision just yet on the cab.

 i'm sure a G60 engine can be got within your price range.? one from a corrado would definately be best,? but your gonna have to keep an eye out as there not overly common.? ? 16v's are being broken all the time so it should be easy enough to find one of them but i think long term it may not be enough.

? if your gonna rebuild the cab you might as well do it to some extreme.? just seen a 1.8T engine for sale for ?850 here http://www.edition38.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=2969

only reason i dont want to 1.8t mine is because they seem to becoming rather common although speed, tunability definately make this engine a good choice 

doing the work yourself will save a fair bit?

[Madone_si]

yeah I know, it's hard. I really like the sound of 16V or G60 engine, I've looked at loads of 1.8T and like you said everyone seems to be doing it. I would love to put a Porsche engine in a golf - but not for this project.

[vixteris]

hmmm porsche engine     i had a chat about doing this with dizzie the other day  but thats some serious knowledge, experience, money, time required.  it would definately make the car stand out above the rest but realistically it wouldnt be an easy project at all and I could never afford to even drive it personally. 

what will you be using the cab for??  shows, feature, track or a daily drive? 

[Madone_si]

Weekend car really and summer time, I'm not really into the show car thing, I like to drive my cars properly not matter what the conditions.

[richandhazel]

?850 for that engine and gearbox sounds reasonable..........

*Rich last seen heading off in Hazels direction for permission from the boss*

[Madone_si]

LOL.... I thought you had a few engines kicking around already Rich?

[richandhazel]

LOL.... I thought you had a few engines kicking around already Rich?

Yeah but not nice ones like that

Unfortunately the boss has decree'd that tiling the conservatory and kitchen floors are higher on the list Oh well, one day

[Madone_si]

I know what you mean, I've had to finish off the back bedroom before the bird comes back from Cornwall next week..... I'm still getting engine though.... Not told her yet....

What engines you got kicking around Rich?

[vaughn]

its got to be 16v on webers, a real stealth racer. you can pick up 16v engine and boxes quite cheaply now and you will never be stuck or pay loads for parts

[Madone_si]

Where are all the 16V then? I've not seen... properly not looking in the right places..