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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: banterchicken on 25 January 2011, 13:00

Title: 16v/8v backbox differences?
Post by: banterchicken on 25 January 2011, 13:00

Hey guys, just a quick one...

I picked up a cheap backbox that was on a mk2, I can't get it to sit properly at the moment I'm making the best out of a poor situation and using cable ties :(

I was guessing that maybe it's from a valver or big bumper model and mines an ancient 8v with different hangers?

Any thoughts?

Title: Re: 16v/8v backbox differences?
Post by: Wayne on 25 January 2011, 13:30

All are the same fit, 16v is a bigger bore from memory.

Title: Re: 16v/8v backbox differences?
Post by: rubjonny on 25 January 2011, 13:57

not quite, big bumper ones fit different right at the back to small bumper due to the big bumper sitting lower and further back. some aftermarket ones are just a crap fit though. yeah 16v is bigger bore than 8v too 2.25" vs 2"

Title: Re: 16v/8v backbox differences?
Post by: sprout99 on 25 January 2011, 15:08

Quote from: banterchicken on 25 January 2011, 13:00

Hey guys, just a quick one...

I picked up a cheap backbox that was on a mk2, I can't get it to sit properly at the moment I'm making the best out of a poor situation and using cable ties :(

I was guessing that maybe it's from a valver or big bumper model and mines an ancient 8v with different hangers?

Any thoughts?

the angle of pipes is slightly different between pre90 and 90 spec as already mentioned.
I bought mine from GSF. Not too expensive

it had snapped though

Title: Re: 16v/8v backbox differences?
Post by: banterchicken on 25 January 2011, 16:23

Cheers for the quick replies...

It's hanging very very low and even if cut the pipe down a bit so it could hang without the aid of cable ties I believe it would still be extremelly low. I'll try & get a picture to show you guys tomorrow weather depending.