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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: tweed on 14 May 2010, 16:51

Title: mk3 16v conversion thread?
Post by: tweed on 14 May 2010, 16:51

I have tried a search but couldn't find anything, maybe looking in the wrong place.
basically I have a mk3 16v and I'm picking up a mk2 gti shell minus the engine and gear box. I was just wondering if someone had a thread to this conversion so I can look at when I get stuck lol

This is going to be a track car by the way, I ain't cutting corners and might take me couple of years to complete. need to get the mk2 ready first, then the engine is getting rebuilt and many parts are getting powder coated, sub frame, rear beam etc.

I am good with mechanics and do want to try and rebuild the engine myself. it will be my first, do you think this is wise idea lol. I don't want crazy power just a set of cams and porting the head will do. head work I will leave to a professional though.

Title: Re: mk3 16v conversion thread?
Post by: tweed on 14 May 2010, 17:32

is there a thread on clubgti? I've just remembered reading one ages ago.

Title: Re: mk3 16v conversion thread?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 14 May 2010, 22:05

Use JNL Racing for your port and flow job - top guy.

There's quite a lot of information on DannyP's website regarding the wiring.  If you're going into this on a long timeline, provide you have a multimeter and some patience you'll be able to sort the wiring.  The rest of it pretty much bolts up.  The swap can be completed in a weekend TBH.

Title: Re: mk3 16v conversion thread?
Post by: Neo Badness on 14 May 2010, 23:28

Quote from: Diamond Hell on 14 May 2010, 22:05

Use JNL Racing for your port and flow job - top guy.

There's quite a lot of information on DannyP's website regarding the wiring.  If you're going into this on a long timeline, provide you have a multimeter and some patience you'll be able to sort the wiring.  The rest of it pretty much bolts up.  The swap can be completed in a weekend TBH.

I went and collected my ABF wiring loom today. :cool:

this is handy http://www.dannyp.info/abf-loom-prep


Also there's Toyotecs guide albeit he retains Kjet...

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=97434

just google mk2 abf swap, there's loads...

Title: Re: mk3 16v conversion thread?
Post by: paultownsend on 15 May 2010, 02:22

danny_p did my loom. top guy

Title: Re: mk3 16v conversion thread?
Post by: Neo Badness on 15 May 2010, 17:32

Quote from: paultownsend on 15 May 2010, 02:22

danny_p did my loom. top guy

I'll try and do it myself but if all else fails i'll get expert advice from someone who actually knows what they are doing :grin:

Title: Re: mk3 16v conversion thread?
Post by: tweed on 20 May 2010, 12:25

brilliant thanks guys, im sure that will help out loads.

Title: Re: mk3 16v conversion thread?
Post by: paultownsend on 21 May 2010, 00:44

dont fool yourself into thinking it will be cheap. headwork and matched manifolds will be £750 from the said machinest, or anyone of similar standard

Title: Re: mk3 16v conversion thread?
Post by: tweed on 21 May 2010, 13:45

Oh I know the cost's  :cry: lol I would go boost if it didn't cost so much.