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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: topgolf on 14 October 2011, 23:36
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Hello I'm new to the vw!! Living in Salisbury area, This my 1st golf and i f-in love it! Got a mk4 and I'm starting to do a few bits to it! But I see there ain't much I can do to the engine and its a bit slow! Can I strap a turbo to this? Re-map? Any thing? I've been looking at New engine transplant but lot of money! Any help? Cheers :grin:
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Sell it and buy a 1.8t :smiley:
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then you can spend a fourtune on fuel and get to read fault codes.. :grin: :wink:
2.0 is ok...fairly nippy..but not like the 1.8t...but in my opinion a 2.0 is a whole lot more reliable :rolleyes:
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then you can spend a fourtune on fuel and get to read fault codes.. :grin: :wink: mate
2.0 is ok...fairly nippy..but not like the 1.8t...but in my opinion a 2.0 is a whole lot more reliable :rolleyes:
cheers
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then you can spend a fourtune on fuel and get to read fault codes.. :grin: :wink:
2.0 is ok...fairly nippy..but not like the 1.8t...but in my opinion a 2.0 is a whole lot more reliable :rolleyes:
That is a load of tosh, 2.0's suffer the same problems plus are noted for burning oil.
1.8 n/a or turbo is the much better choice.
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then you can spend a fourtune on fuel and get to read fault codes.. :grin: :wink:
2.0 is ok...fairly nippy..but not like the 1.8t...but in my opinion a 2.0 is a whole lot more reliable :rolleyes:
That is a load of tosh, 2.0's suffer the same problems plus are noted for burning oil.
1.8 n/a or turbo is the much better choice.
+1. if you cant afford the insurance on a 1.8t get a 1.8n/a. faster, and they all suffer the same problems and as said, the 2.0 goes through oil like its going out of fashion
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then you can spend a fourtune on fuel and get to read fault codes.. :grin: :wink:
2.0 is ok...fairly nippy..but not like the 1.8t...but in my opinion a 2.0 is a whole lot more reliable :rolleyes:
That is a load of tosh, 2.0's suffer the same problems plus are noted for burning oil.
1.8 n/a or turbo is the much better choice.
cheers guys! Been in touch with Carl Shakespeare ( in the new issue of performance vw ) getting him to do my coilovers and maybe engine transplant next year fingers crossed!!! :evil:
+1. if you cant afford the insurance on a 1.8t get a 1.8n/a. faster, and they all suffer the same problems and as said, the 2.0 goes through oil like its going out of fashion
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What is the point in an engine transplant :undecided:
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What is the point in an engine transplant :undecided:
because i want the car 2 a 1 off! Not a car that I have just brought of the the shelf like most cars you see out there :sick:
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What is the point in an engine transplant :undecided:
because i want the car 2 a 1 off! Not a car that I have just brought of the the shelf like most cars you see out there :sick:
Still makes more sense to buy a 1.8t :smiley:
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1.8t fault codes? Ive had the temp sender one thats it in 6 years and 100k miles :laugh: :kiss:
Think about it ....... the cost of the engine swap and all parts needed (lots of other parts trust me) and then the insurance cost on an engine converted vehicle compared to a standard 1.8T its a no brainer :smiley:
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1.8t fault codes? Ive had the temp sender one thats it in 6 years and 100k miles :laugh: :kiss:
Think about it ....... the cost of the engine swap and all parts needed (lots of other parts trust me) and then the insurance cost on an engine converted vehicle compared to a standard 1.8T its a no brainer :smiley:
yes I get your point but i want more than a 1.8t
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1.8t fault codes? Ive had the temp sender one thats it in 6 years and 100k miles :laugh: :kiss:
Think about it ....... the cost of the engine swap and all parts needed (lots of other parts trust me) and then the insurance cost on an engine converted vehicle compared to a standard 1.8T its a no brainer :smiley:
yes I get your point but i want more than a 1.8t
How do you mean? :undecided:
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1.8t fault codes? Ive had the temp sender one thats it in 6 years and 100k miles :laugh: :kiss:
Think about it ....... the cost of the engine swap and all parts needed (lots of other parts trust me) and then the insurance cost on an engine converted vehicle compared to a standard 1.8T its a no brainer :smiley:
agreed1.8t fault codes? Ive had the temp sender one thats it in 6 years and 100k miles :laugh: :kiss:
Think about it ....... the cost of the engine swap and all parts needed (lots of other parts trust me) and then the insurance cost on an engine converted vehicle compared to a standard 1.8T its a no brainer :smiley:
yes I get your point but i want more than a 1.8t
then buy an R32
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yes I get your point but i want more than a 1.8t
Really such as what :undecided:
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yes I get your point but i want more than a 1.8t
Really such as what :undecided:
charged r32 maybe should just buy an r32 yes! But when u see 1 I just think o cool r32! But when I get mine done I wana think f**king hell what in the hell is that! Hope u get my point????? :embarassed:
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Do you know how much that would cost you mad man
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Do you know how much that would cost you mad man
a lot bud but I'm not looking at doing it next week! Guna take a lot of time! :laugh:
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saw a supercharged r32 mk4 when i went to trax. sounded soo nice :cool: and bet it didnt hang around when he put his foot down.
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theres a turbocharged R32 down the road from me running a safe 400Bhp. i think it can shift.. :evil:
have a look on youtube for the hgp r32 vz z4 thats mint..
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theres a turbocharged R32 down the road from me running a safe 400Bhp. i think it can shift.. :evil:
have a look on youtube for the hgp r32 vz z4 thats mint..
will do bud cheers for that!! :laugh:
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That's a twin turbo 1.8 ain't it?
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charged r32 maybe should just buy an r32 yes! But when u see 1 I just think o cool r32! But when I get mine done I wana think f**king hell what in the hell is that! Hope u get my point????? :embarassed:
At least with starting with a R32 you have 4wd, all that power will be wasted / very hard to put down with 2wd.
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charged r32 maybe should just buy an r32 yes! But when u see 1 I just think o cool r32! But when I get mine done I wana think f**king hell what in the hell is that! Hope u get my point????? :embarassed:
At least with starting with a R32 you have 4wd, all that power will be wasted / very hard to put down with 2wd.
fair point bud
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Hope u have deep pockets i suggest you have a look at other people that made there golfs 1 of kind.. Thousands mate if you think a 1.8t transplant is expensive then lol a r32 conversion charged wow serious cash like Wayne said just buy an r32 and do the mods...
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even to charge an R32 isnt cheap at all, especially if youre going to do it properly with forged internals and low compression pistons ect.
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I feel this thread is moving into dreamland..
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I feel this thread is moving into dreamland..
Lol yip!! :lipsrsealed:
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I feel this thread is moving into dreamland..
maybe 2 some people!! :grin:
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Hello I'm new to the vw!! Living in Salisbury area, This my 1st golf and i f-in love it! Got a mk4 and I'm starting to do a few bits to it! But I see there ain't much I can do to the engine and its a bit slow! Can I strap a turbo to this? Re-map? Any thing? I've been looking at New engine transplant but lot of money! Any help? Cheers :grin:
I feel this thread is moving into dreamland..
maybe 2 some people!! :grin:
yeah :huh:
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Lets be honest for 30 seconds, not being harsh but the 2.0 is a waste of space really best thing to do is run it for a short term then look at trading it or moving it on for at least a 1.8t if nothing else.
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i totally aggre with wayne and others on here who have the common sense and knowlege of these engines and experience in sublty modifying cars.
its really not worth making a car something its really not got the potential to be to begin with. swapping out engines to make something you can buy with the same engine doesn`t really make any sense as its only going to cost you more and make your insurance alot higher.
listen to the adivce on here as these people have the experience in the subject to know what they are talking about.
if that makes any sense :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
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i totally aggre with wayne and others on here who have the common sense and knowlege of these engines and experience in sublty modifying cars.
its really not worth making a car something its really not got the potential to be to begin with. swapping out engines to make something you can buy with the same engine doesn`t really make any sense as its only going to cost you more and make your insurance alot higher.
listen to the adivce on here as these people have the experience in the subject to know what they are talking about.
if that makes any sense :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
spot on answer :smiley:
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i totally aggre with wayne and others on here who have the common sense and knowlege of these engines and experience in sublty modifying cars.
its really not worth making a car something its really not got the potential to be to begin with. swapping out engines to make something you can buy with the same engine doesn`t really make any sense as its only going to cost you more and make your insurance alot higher.
listen to the adivce on here as these people have the experience in the subject to know what they are talking about.
Well thanks for that and I prob will look to get rid of the 2.0 sell it or trade it in! Sum how
Just think who would buy it wen for the same money you could buy a 1.8t! I'm not trying to start sh!t! This is my first golf so i don't no much, I joined this forum to get advice from u guys thanks!
if that makes any sense :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
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thats what the forum is for mate, "help and sarcasm"..lol providing you ask sensible questions you`ll usually get sensible answeres..
of course there are a few piss takers on here, but thats life in general. :rolleyes: :tongue:
glad you got the answers you needed! :smiley:
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thats what the forum is for mate, "help and sarcasm"..lol providing you ask sensible questions you`ll usually get sensible answeres..
of course there are a few piss takers on here, but thats life in general. :rolleyes: :tongue:
glad you got the answers you needed! :smiley:
cheers guys any 1 wana buy 2.0 8v LOL :laugh:
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If you want a nice car to drive, then the 2.0 8v is alright, so long as you don't want ultra performance.
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If you want a nice car to drive, then the 2.0 8v is alright, so long as you don't want ultra performance.
I agree - I have a 2.0 8v and it drives loads better than many of the other cars I have had. Granted it won't ever be a track legend but you can still have plenty of "fun" in it.
My biggest issue is the other half who drives it like a go-kart :laugh:
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Well thanks for that and I prob will look to get rid of the 2.0 sell it or trade it in! Sum how
Just think who would buy it wen for the same money you could buy a 1.8t!
You would sell it to the next person, like yourself, that saw it and thought thats the one for me.
It caught your eye, and you bought it, there will be another that thinks exactly the same as you...
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Well thanks for that and I prob will look to get rid of the 2.0 sell it or trade it in! Sum how
Just think who would buy it wen for the same money you could buy a 1.8t!
You would sell it to the next person, like yourself, that saw it and thought thats the one for me.
It caught your eye, and you bought it, there will be another that thinks exactly the same as you...
Indeed i almost bought a 2.0 8v before I got the 1.8T even test drove it :shocked:
Golden rule ALWAYS do your research :wink: