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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: fizzy0 on 11 July 2011, 23:38

Title: Mk2 16v 1.8L Twin webers!
Post by: fizzy0 on 11 July 2011, 23:38

Hello all, recently got myself a vw golf mk1 with a mk2 1.8 16v lump dumped in there! what sort of power gain can i get? atm its on twin weber carbs! but i heard these are a nightmare to maintain! i was possibly thinking R1 carbs? can i bolt them straight on? ans like mentioned, what sort of powergains can i get from this lump? stock i think they came in a 126bhp thanks lads!

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Title: Re: Mk2 16v 1.8L Twin webers!
Post by: raferackstraw on 12 July 2011, 07:08

stock was 139hp, r1 carbs will work have a read of this
http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180712 (http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180712)

Title: Re: Mk2 16v 1.8L Twin webers!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 July 2011, 13:01

Quote from: raferackstraw on 12 July 2011, 07:08

stock was 139hp, r1 carbs will work have a read of this
http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180712 (http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180712)

Nice write up that.. bookmarked! Just in case I need it one day  :grin: :cool: