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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: lord14 on 29 June 2011, 23:10

Title: 16v radiator
Post by: lord14 on 29 June 2011, 23:10

been told to use one of these for a mk1 1.8t conversion are they bigger than the mk1 gti rads ?, and wheres the best place to get one thanks rob

Title: Re: 16v radiator
Post by: mk2bal on 29 June 2011, 23:15

Not sure if its the rad you want, but if it is you can get them new on ebay for 40 quid ish if I remember right..

Title: Re: 16v radiator
Post by: SoundillusioN on 30 June 2011, 11:41

Quote from: lord14 on 29 June 2011, 23:10

been told to use one of these for a mk1 1.8t conversion are they bigger than the mk1 gti rads ?, and wheres the best place to get one thanks rob

Other way round me thinks.. Well MK2 valvers at least, think they are smaller than a mk1's and have preference over mk1s rad in your situation as they are smaller and probably give you more space to play with intercooler options.

some useful info on your setup HERE (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=93447)