MK3 1.8T

[Gti_Jamo]

Looking forward to seeing this progress. I think you'll want to keep the power steering though with a 1.8t up front. Lot more weight compared to a 1.4.

[SoundillusioN]

Fook me.. brave lad.  Fair play to you, best way to learn.  Best of luck on this.

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[Ferdinor]

Looking forward to seeing this progress. I think you'll want to keep the power steering though with a 1.8t up front. Lot more weight compared to a 1.4.

Yes very good point, also as im buying the 8v or 16v it will all be there already so i guess it would be easier to plum in rather than taking it all out 

Fook me.. brave lad.  Fair play to you, best way to learn.  Best of luck on this.

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Thank you, i know its a big move but im hoping i can learn loads on the way and everyone on here seems very helpful so im sure i will get through it, plus my dad normally helps me and he knows a fair bit about cars.
cheers mate 

[thai-wronghorse]

As mentioned, buy a 16v to transplant into and you'll have an easier time installing it as its got a hydro clutch and cable gearbox. Good luck fella.

[Ferdinor]

Thanks for your reply mate, just a quick question whats the difference between the 8v and 16v? apart from the number of valves? 
As in gearbox? clutch? flywheel? and so on? 
cheers

[PenguinGTI]

As mentioned, buy a 16v to transplant into and you'll have an easier time installing it as its got a hydro clutch and cable gearbox. Good luck fella.

 

[DubFan]

The Mk3 16v will also have bigger brakes which, if you leave the 1.8T at stock power will be ok for a while.

If you buy the 16v, you'll also be able to sell the 16v engine on to someone who'll put it into a Mk2 Golf 

[BISSONE]

Not totally true, later 8v has 288mm brakes and wide track aswel, and also has the pedal box capable of excepting hydro clutch. Still get a 16v saves sourcing the parts it hasnt got fitted lol. Make sure you keep gearbox and fly wheel though.

[Seanl]

8v has a 020 gearbox which are notoriously week. If your running more than stock 8v gti (and with this engine and possible future mods, your gonna be running FAR more!) it will fail in a very short time! 16v uses 02a, and that will bolt straight on as well, and is a good strong box. As said, a late 8v has 288mm front brakes. 8v has a cable clutch compared to the 16v hydro. Late 8v (95>) pedalbox has the connections to accept hydro Pipework. 16v is honestly the better base. You will have less of a headache during the conversion if starting with one. You will also be able to get more for parts you are stripping out of it to make some money back, and won't have to pay much more than you would for an 8v to begin with. 

[DanChave]

Nice thread dude! I'll be keeping an eye on this as i intend on starting an engine conversion late next year. Good luck