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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: sop101 on 22 December 2009, 20:25
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Hi, just wondered if i could gain some extra knowledge on parts needed for the swap. Its a 1997 mk3. Got hold of an engine, engine mounts, manifolds, airbox, all ancillaries, downpipe, exhuast system, loom, ecu and fusebox. Going to buy 16v clocks.
Just wondering whats the best gearbox to get. Is it best to get a mk3 8v gti gearbox or a mk2 16v gearbox? When doing the swap whats the situation with the flywheel and clutch? Do i need to change to match the gearbox? Is there any other gearboxes that will fit?
I also have bought an uprated suspension kit and know i need to get bigger brakes. I want to keep the 4 stud wheels i have on it so is the corrado 16v or mk2 16v hubs a straight swap? or will i need wishbones also. I also have heard the arb i have got on mine will cause an issue with where it sits so will i need to change that also? Do i need to change anything for the power steering?
I know theres lots of questions but i would rather check on everything before i dig into it.
Thanks for the help :wink:
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Why not use a Mk3 16v gearbox (which is suited to the engine anyway!) and convert your car to hydraulic clutch and cable change?
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i assumed this would be a complicated process and i havent really looked into it. The only reason i havent looked into it is because it means i will have to spend more on new parts but if its not that expensive and the swap is pretty simple then i have no issues
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The swap is not that simple, everything needs changing to be honest.
Plus one has to ask why build what you can buy.
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The swap is not that simple, everything needs changing to be honest.
Plus one has to ask why build what you can buy.
He's already bought most of what he needs, may as well build it at this stage :grin:
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The swap is not that simple, everything needs changing to be honest.
Plus one has to ask why build what you can buy.
He's already bought most of what he needs, may as well build it at this stage :grin:
Fair point but it is still the hard way to do it with starting with a small engine car.
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Plus if you're going to do all of that then you might aswell just chuck a VR lump in instead of the ABF
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I want to stick with the abf route. do you have any info on the stuff i asked about?
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check lazylunatics thread in dubrides/projects as he's used a std mk3 (although fitted a 1.8t) but he can help with gearbox,clutch,suspension and brakes as he's still 4 stud
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here's the link http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=78315.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=78315.0)
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cheers
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hmmm going to those lengths means one of 2 things. it's either the shell looks like it just came out the factory and is too good to leave behind OR you're a whippersnapper who can't afford the insurance doing it the legal route :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
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hmmm going to those lengths means one of 2 things. it's either the shell looks like it just came out the factory and is too good to leave behind OR you're a whippersnapper who can't afford the insurance doing it the legal route :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
:shocked: :shocked: :laugh:
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lol well none of those reasons. maybe just someone who enjoys working on cars and got a good deal on the parts. do you have any mechanical vdub knowledge or are you just gunna keep on telling me what you think
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Best gearbox to use would be the 02a Mk3 16v gearbox. You don't need to convert to hydraulic and can convert the box to cable clutch quite easily by using the cable clutch components from the Ibiza.
You should be able to find the info in the garage section, it has been discussed in detail in there.
Good luck with your conversion.
Paul
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Lots of useful info in this thread from the mk3 maintenance section:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=124485.0