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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: the Driver on 20 February 2005, 19:25

Title: Fastest Driver
Post by: the Driver on 20 February 2005, 19:25

ok i got a new problem ,after fixing up a good gti mrk 2 8v, im left with , a 1.6 driver mr2  and a spare 1.8 8v engine and interior, so i was planning on making a illigit gti engined driver and making it a fast as possible , without any major engine overhauling , looked on euro car parts for a  k,n filter , but they have a filter charger (k&N 57i)  that fits 8v gti , and they have high airflow  filters aswell , can i fit both ? :undecided:  . i know ill need 2 fit upgraded brakes Sussys and exgaushts but also any other ideas? :sad:

Title: Re: Fastest Driver
Post by: Alexg40 on 20 February 2005, 23:08

You're gonna fit a GTI engine in a Carbed Driver?? You're gonna have some serious work to do there!? Better off selling the engine and the Driver and buying a cheap GTI I reckon..just my opinion mind...If you do it, it will be something to be proud of.? :cool:

Title: Re: Fastest Driver
Post by: Dizzie on 20 February 2005, 23:30

yeah, you'll probably have to changer practically everything anyway. fueling probably won't be up to it and the wiring will be a nightmare :wink:

Title: Re: Fastest Driver
Post by: Mr Blue on 21 February 2005, 01:24

ive got a cheap gti if your interested  :wink:

Title: Re: Fastest Driver
Post by: the Driver on 21 February 2005, 17:28

dammit) never thought of that,   :cry: :cry: :cry: , em and no thx on spare gti ive got 2 already and my other V duB , is on drive way :smiley:

Title: Re: Fastest Driver
Post by: the Driver on 21 February 2005, 18:00

Ahh my bro says it possible and is up 4r it , he,s fitting new head gasket 2 my other gti , and has worked on a whole host of old sh!tty non running cars ,including fitting and removeing engines , my Q now is will the engine and all the other stuff fit into my 2dr mr2 driver,any 1? :smiley:

Title: Re: Fastest Driver
Post by: Alexg40 on 21 February 2005, 20:03

It'll fit but you're gonna have to change EVERYTHING.

Title: Re: Fastest Driver
Post by: the Driver on 21 February 2005, 20:27

  :cool: nice im on it then , thx :wink:

Title: Re: Fastest Driver
Post by: Judderi on 22 February 2005, 13:51

Sounds like somebody likes a challenge  :grin:

Title: Re: Fastest Driver
Post by: Chris Green on 22 February 2005, 13:58

It can't be that dificult can it?

Surely, as you've got a complete GTI as a donor car, you can just swap everything accross, inc. the loom, brake servo and master cylinder etc etc.

It wil take a long time though.

It doesn't make a great deal of sense though? as if you tell the insurance company about the engine swap, they will bump up your premium to a similar level to a standard GTI.

Title: Re: Fastest Driver
Post by: Alexg40 on 22 February 2005, 16:54

In fact it will most likely cost more than a GTI because it is a conversion and not only that, will always be worth less than a GTI because on the log book, always a Driver.   :shocked:

Title: Re: Fastest Driver
Post by: the Driver on 22 February 2005, 17:30

yea exactly , ive got whole rusty gti that is getting scrapped only things it needs is ignition barrel and raditor ,  :smiley: