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Title: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: tsr_adi on 07 August 2011, 18:38
OK so I've bought a mk3 8v GTI, and I'm well aware they're a bit underpowered! In the past I've fitted a decat to an Ibiza GTI with this engine and it did help reducing the engines nasty mid range flat spot, but I'm wondering if theres anything else I can do without breaking the bank to free it up a bit? Its been sat for a while so a good service is in order as well. I've heard of people putting mk2 digifant cams into them as they're not so eco-minded, will this help also?
Title: Re: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: Wayne on 07 August 2011, 20:51
Yep mk2 digi cam, panel filter and cold air feed.
Title: Re: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: tsr_adi on 07 August 2011, 21:32
What kind of gains should I expect from the above plus a de-cat? And will it pull strongly through the revs like a mk2 digi would?
Title: Re: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: Wayne on 07 August 2011, 23:44
Quote from: tsr_adi on 07 August 2011, 21:32
What kind of gains should I expect from the above plus a de-cat? And will it pull strongly through the revs like a mk2 digi would?

5bhp to 10bhp and yes will help its response and how it feels
Title: Re: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: sharki786 on 08 August 2011, 00:39
is that the AGG engine code?
Title: Re: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: tsr_adi on 08 August 2011, 06:15
I believe it is yea, well its a 94 M plate so I assume so
Title: Re: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: Wayne on 08 August 2011, 12:39
Quote from: tsr_adi on 08 August 2011, 06:15
I believe it is yea, well its a 94 M plate so I assume so

Being an early one it will / may be a 2e, AGG was 1996 onwards :smiley:
Title: Re: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: tsr_adi on 08 August 2011, 13:52
How can I identify a 2e from an AGG? And whats the difference?
Title: Re: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: Wayne on 08 August 2011, 14:14
Quote from: tsr_adi on 08 August 2011, 13:52
How can I identify a 2e from an AGG? And whats the difference?

Early lump is better, post a picture or check the logbook
Title: Re: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: sharki786 on 08 August 2011, 15:32
The early lump would be ADY >> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Mk3-Golf-GTi-Vento-Sharan-Corrado-2-0-engine-ADY-/350444443701?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51981dd835 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Mk3-Golf-GTi-Vento-Sharan-Corrado-2-0-engine-ADY-/350444443701?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51981dd835)

but thats same as mine (AGG) :huh:

EDIT:

This is the 2E engine>>> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK3-GTI-ENGINE-2-0-2E-/110716934166?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19c73e5816 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK3-GTI-ENGINE-2-0-2E-/110716934166?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19c73e5816)
Title: Re: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: tsr_adi on 08 August 2011, 17:54
It would appear I have a 2E, or so it says on the sticker on the cambelt cover anyway. Do the above tuning tips still apply?
Title: Re: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: sharki786 on 09 August 2011, 09:43
so the mk2 digi cams wont fit the AGG code?
Title: Re: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: Wayne on 09 August 2011, 10:22
Quote from: sharki786 on 09 August 2011, 09:43
so the mk2 digi cams wont fit the AGG code?

Yes it will but I believe you need some machining done.
Title: Re: Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?
Post by: sharki786 on 09 August 2011, 21:51
the cams need machining?