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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: m4nesh on 30 June 2003, 21:16

Title: mods for performance on a budget
Post by: m4nesh on 30 June 2003, 21:16

Got a 1991 GTI 8v & I want more power!!!!! (Power to the people!!!)
(For my golf really.)

But the only problem is I have a budget(bummer!).. What mods can I do to increase performance....that is noticable performance.  Have done k&n induction kit, DTM S/S Exhaust and the usual carb cleaners, fuel additives and optimax.

Can you chip a 8v???
Or other simple mods

Cheers

Manesh

 

Title: Re:mods for performance on a budget
Post by: m4nesh on 01 July 2003, 18:42

someone give us some suggestions please!!

 ???

Title: Re:mods for performance on a budget
Post by: tinman on 01 July 2003, 20:09

Put a G60 engine in it?

Regards,
Tin

Title: Re:mods for performance on a budget
Post by: richandhazel on 01 July 2003, 20:16

............thats on a budget  :o

Title: Re:mods for performance on a budget
Post by: m4nesh on 01 July 2003, 23:11

LOL!!!  ;D

So I would have to sell the car to buy the engine! ::)

Title: Re:mods for performance on a budget
Post by: tinman on 02 July 2003, 21:39

he never said how big his budget was....

Title: Re:mods for performance on a budget
Post by: richandhazel on 03 July 2003, 23:56

True............. :-[

Title: Re:mods for performance on a budget
Post by: m4nesh on 04 July 2003, 00:43

LOL comedian!!!!! ???

Ok then my budget will stretch to a maximum of ?150 to ?180 (Thats GBP not bloody Lira)

Got induction kit and DTM Exhaust.....

What else....can I get a chip to increase performance on this budget mentioned???

Hows about better spark plugs or performance spark plug leads???

 ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

 ;D look forward to your suggestions event he funny one!!!  :P

p.s. how do i do a fan belt test

Best Regards

Manesh

Title: Re:mods for performance on a budget
Post by: tinman on 04 July 2003, 13:39

Well, to be honest, I'm thinking you've done everything possible within your budget.

Now, moving along, if you're looking for extra speed (eg pulling away) or generally accelerating through the gears in a nippy manner - we are talking hills.

Prefereably, going down them.

Remember, gravity is free  ;D

Oh, and try disconnecting your brakes. Not completely, now that would be dangerous, but make them less effective. This will change your driving habits very slightly, in making you not wanting to stop. This in turn, will make you drive faster.

Helpful tips, on a budget.

Tin

Title: Re:mods for performance on a budget
Post by: richandhazel on 05 July 2003, 18:53

Hi Manesh,
In answer to your question about checking alternator belt tension, quote from Haynes manual:-

"Depress the belt firmly with a finger or thumb midway between the alternator and crankshaft pulleys. The belt sould deflect approximately 5mm".

Quote from: m4nesh on 04 July 2003, 00:43

p.s. how do i do a fan belt test

Manesh