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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Elliot on 13 December 2009, 10:28

Title: Random But...
Post by: Elliot on 13 December 2009, 10:28
Would the 2.0GTI to the 1.8 non turbo be a hard engine swap. Obv i would love the 1.8T but i aint got the money. Theres one going cheap with low miles thats why i ask. Cheers.
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: tonyg on 13 December 2009, 10:45
if your 2.0l is running ok then why would you want to? Waste of time and funds imo, just nos the 2.0l  :cool:
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: Elliot on 13 December 2009, 10:51
Shes alright just high mile and the 1.8 is going cheap as chips.
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: tonyg on 13 December 2009, 10:57
there will be a load of other expenses you'll come across during your conversion though and i don't think it would be worth the hassle mate, i know its probably not what you want to hear but you'd be better off selling the 2.0l and just buying a 1.8t...

I don't know exactly whats involved in a 2.0l-1.8l conversion but i've been involved in few different engine swaps in over the years and it's never as simple and cheap as undoing a few bolts and doing doing them back up again...
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: Elliot on 13 December 2009, 11:01
Ok mate the 1.8t option has always been the answer i spose lol. Cheers for the advise  :wink:.
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: Rhyso on 13 December 2009, 11:31
Would the 2.0GTI to the 1.8 non turbo be a hard engine swap. Obv i would love the 1.8T but i aint got the money. Theres one going cheap with low miles thats why i ask. Cheers.

it ain't difficult but its not just the engine you have to consider

Drivershafts, anti-roll bar and a few other bits are different on the 2.0

If you're going to do the conversion you're much better off getting a complete donor car so that way you have everything to hand  :smiley:
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: Elliot on 13 December 2009, 11:59
Yeah cheers for the advise guys. Been looking at a few 1.8T today and theres some bargins about so saving and selling a rekon. Someone else can make the wrong choice and buy a 2.0 gti lol.
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: Rhyso on 13 December 2009, 12:00
Yeah cheers for the advise guys. Been looking at a few 1.8T today and theres some bargins about so saving and selling a rekon. Someone else can make the wrong choice and buy a 2.0 gti lol.

I'm gong to sell this car if its the last thing I do  :grin: :grin: :grin:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=132138.0

What's your budget?
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: Elliot on 13 December 2009, 12:07
Same lovely colour as mine now  :wink:. Looking to purchase in jan after works bonus tbh mate.
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: Rhyso on 13 December 2009, 12:08
Same lovely colour as mine now  :wink:. Looking to purchase in jan after works bonus tbh mate.

well at the rate it isn't selling you may well be in luck  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: Elliot on 13 December 2009, 12:15
Credit crunch mate  :drool:
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: tonyg on 13 December 2009, 19:30
You can get a half decent 1.8t for 2k now, a real good one for £2500+ so it's just not worth converting one, you've made the right choice to sell and buy imo  :smiley:
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: Elliot on 14 December 2009, 09:14
Yeah theres some nice clean one for about 2500-3500 so its final 2slow is going and 1.8T next. So whats the best engine to look for because i hear you boys talking about AUM etc........

Cheers.
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: Rhyso on 14 December 2009, 09:24
Yeah theres some nice clean one for about 2500-3500 so its final 2slow is going and 1.8T next. So whats the best engine to look for because i hear you boys talking about AUM etc........

Cheers.

AUM gets you more power with just a remap

Basically just buy Dave's car and everyone will be happy  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: Elliot on 14 December 2009, 10:14
Lol ok boss. Will do.  :tongue:
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: AlanD on 14 December 2009, 11:40
Basically just buy Dave's car and everyone will be happy  :laugh: :laugh:

lol this whole escapade of you trying to sell Daves car is cracking me up lol :D :D :D !
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: Rhyso on 14 December 2009, 11:42
Basically just buy Dave's car and everyone will be happy  :laugh: :laugh:

lol this whole escapade of you trying to sell Daves car is cracking me up lol :D :D :D !

at the moment it seems selling sand to the Arabs is easier than selling Dave's car  :sad: 

I'll keep trying though  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: AlanD on 14 December 2009, 11:45
Same as my sisters TT which is STILL for sale, no one wants to know and its a minter aswell.

WTF is going on !!!? :(
Title: Re: Random But...
Post by: tonyg on 14 December 2009, 16:29
Elliot this may be in your price range;

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=136816.10