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Title: Tuning mk 1 golf
Post by: gtpoor on 15 March 2005, 19:14

Hi,
My mate has just got a mk1 golf gti in faded lime green :shocked: .
He is going to respray it so we gutted the car to do a propper job. I was wondering while the engine is out what would be the best way to go about getting a bit more power, i was thinking of skimming the head and maybe gasflowing it what does everybody else think?

Title: Re: Tuning mk 1 golf
Post by: ...joe on 15 March 2005, 19:17

start with decent air filter and exhaust then a gas flowed head is never a bad thing then add a cam and have it chipped to suit and it'll rock!!

but filter and exhaust are the easiest and cheapest so start with them!

Title: Re: Tuning mk 1 golf
Post by: stoneymk1 on 16 March 2005, 09:14

Never knew you could chip a mark 1 ??

Do you know where you can get one from and what the best cam to use etc??

Any info. on the above really

Title: Re: Tuning mk 1 golf
Post by: BobbyT on 16 March 2005, 11:37

hi, not sure you can chip a mk1, it doesnt have a modern ecu! dont quote me on that but judging by me haynes (bible) it doesnt! rob

Title: Re: Tuning mk 1 golf
Post by: hairyarse on 16 March 2005, 13:47

No, you cant chip a MK1!

As mentioned, get K&N air filter, exhaust, 4-branch manifold, skim and gas flow head, faster cam, audi throttle body. Should be enough for a bit more 'pep!' Just make sure your brakes are working well!

Title: Re: Tuning mk 1 golf
Post by: gtpoor on 16 March 2005, 19:09

Hi cheers for the replies, what is the standard exhaust manifold made of is it cast iron or tubular steel cos it seams to have a strait through exhaust system and i was wondering if they replaced the manifold as well.
What is the recommended amount to skim off the cylinder head ?
cheers

Russell

Title: Re: Tuning mk 1 golf
Post by: ...joe on 16 March 2005, 20:30

oh sorry my mistake!!! hey it was a bad day yesterday!

Title: Re: Tuning mk 1 golf
Post by: hairyarse on 17 March 2005, 11:58

I'm sure the exhaust manifold/downpipe is tubular steel. Will (at engine, not exhaust end) terminate in two pipes on a rectangular flange - usually a 6-bolt flange.

How much to skim? - Not certain to be honest.