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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Gavo1989 on 12 March 2011, 17:02

Title: Mk4 golf 1.6 to 1.8t conversion.
Post by: Gavo1989 on 12 March 2011, 17:02

Hey all, been offered a mk4 golf very cheap. 1.6. If i had it eventually i would want to put a 1.8t engine into it. My question is first has anyone done this before. And 2 does anyone know what i would need? Im guessing
1.8t Engine with all the bits alternator etc etc
and ecu.

Would i be able to keep the same wiring loom?
and 2 would the gear box be the same

Any help would be very much appriciated.

might seem alot of work but i would be using the car for now then when i get an engine and everything i need spend a week doing a swap.
Thanks
Gav

Title: Re: Mk4 golf 1.6 to 1.8t conversion.
Post by: corf on 12 March 2011, 17:07

why dont just buy 18t to start with(they are very cheap at moment) or try to keep cheap insurance

Title: Re: Mk4 golf 1.6 to 1.8t conversion.
Post by: richw911 on 12 March 2011, 17:10

Not worth it with the price of 1.8Ts these days.

 1.6 Gearbox is different ,You will also need Brakes hubs wiring, ecu, etc etc

Also consider the cost of modified insurance against a standard 1.8T.

Title: Re: Mk4 golf 1.6 to 1.8t conversion.
Post by: andc1 on 12 March 2011, 17:29

dont bother mate, buy a 1.8t, insurance will be more on the conversion, it will never be a gti

Title: Re: Mk4 golf 1.6 to 1.8t conversion.
Post by: tech1889 on 12 March 2011, 17:56

do it mate why not its a project and projects are always fun.. plus all the parts you need you will be able to source easily...

or just buy a 1.8t for like £1200+

Title: Re: Mk4 golf 1.6 to 1.8t conversion.
Post by: Gavo1989 on 12 March 2011, 18:48

Thanks all. Dont think ill bother. Sounds ALOT of work.

Think a 1.8t it is :D

Title: Re: Mk4 golf 1.6 to 1.8t conversion.
Post by: munks on 12 March 2011, 18:58

Buy mine!  :tongue:

Title: Re: Mk4 golf 1.6 to 1.8t conversion.
Post by: Wayne on 12 March 2011, 22:01

Buy a 1.8t lot less hassle.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk4 golf 1.6 to 1.8t conversion.
Post by: Wazzzer on 13 March 2011, 13:13

My mate just picked up a fairly good 1.8T for £1800, 100k on the clock on a T reg so they're out there....