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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Dave-iow on 06 December 2011, 11:13

Title: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: Dave-iow on 06 December 2011, 11:13
Got the above engine ready to go in a MK1 but will be running fwd. Looking at perhaps a VR6 box, Fly wheeel. But what drive shafts would be best to use? Also for the brakes on the fronts the car will be running 15"s so which hubs / brake combos would best.

Was think G60 hubs and brakes for teh fronts..

Any help would be apreciated ??

Dave

Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 December 2011, 11:34
Got the above engine ready to go in a MK1 but will be running fwd. Looking at perhaps a VR6 box, Fly wheeel. But what drive shafts would be best to use? Also for the brakes on the fronts the car will be running 15"s so which hubs / brake combos would best.

Was think G60 hubs and brakes for teh fronts..

Any help would be apreciated ??

Dave

I know of THIS (http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11983) one being built but it's running 4wd.  :undecided:

Not 100% sure what you'd need, I think 100mm shafts from say a later mk2 Scirocco or late cabby?..... New ones pop up from time to time on ebay...

Brakes, yes G60 Calipers with mk2 16v (256mm) discs are spot on for 15's (I run this setup with mk2 16v servo/master cylinder)
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: Dave-iow on 06 December 2011, 11:40
Yes need to be 100mm shafts.

Will the mk1 hubs be man enough for the job with teh g60 bits attached ?
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 December 2011, 12:19
Yes need to be 100mm shafts.

Will the mk1 hubs be man enough for the job with teh g60 bits attached ?

mine are but then i'm not running an R32 lump
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: Sam on 06 December 2011, 12:32
Why would you not run a 280 disk? Sounds like your gonna need it with the engine your going for.
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 December 2011, 12:44
Why would you not run a 280 disk? Sounds like your gonna need it with the engine your going for.


Good point, it's 256 max for 14's not 15s... 280 for 15's if i'm not mistaken.
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: Dave-iow on 06 December 2011, 14:40
The G60's are 280 ?? mate them to the mk1 hubs with wrs box and some late cabby drive shafts..
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: Sam on 06 December 2011, 14:56
The G60's are 280 ?? mate them to the mk1 hubs with wrs box and some late cabby drive shafts..

They are but Shaun was on about was that for whatever reason he runs mk2 16v disks with a g60 caliper, meaning he runs a 280 caliper on a 256 disk. You should run 280 g60 disks too.
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 December 2011, 15:07
The G60's are 280 ?? mate them to the mk1 hubs with wrs box and some late cabby drive shafts..

Sorry, this thread has become over complicated and it's my fault, The disc size on a g60 is 280.. the caliper is essentially the same as that fitted to a mk2 16v that has a 256 disc.. I'm running g60 calipers with the smaller mk2 discs because of the carrier arrangement required for a mk1.  I think you need custom adapters to fit 280 discs on g60 calipers to mk1 hubs.

something like these:

http://www.justcaddys.com/280mm_brake_adapters.html

How are you mounting the engine?

Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: Dave-iow on 06 December 2011, 15:18
Will be using the orginal mounts from the A3.
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 December 2011, 21:56
Will be using the orginal mounts from the A3.

Has that been done before?... I'm not clued up on this engine in a mk1.
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: tech1889 on 06 December 2011, 22:05
Scrap what i said unsure atm on what engine my mate running
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: SoundillusioN on 06 December 2011, 23:06
Scrap what i said unsure atm on what engine my mate running

Was this somewhere else?  :huh:
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: Dave-iow on 08 December 2011, 15:37
Im sure most people prob fab some mounts up. But as we have the whoel doner car we can chop out what is needed.
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: Sam on 08 December 2011, 16:52
Im sure most people prob fab some mounts up. But as we have the whoel doner car we can chop out what is needed.

This is gonna be a massive help. If i ever got a donor I wouldnt be looking for parts to keep and make money back on, I would be looking to ram as much new tech in as possible.. and do it properly first time round  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: Wazzzer on 22 December 2011, 21:52
where is this hiding on the wight isle then?
Title: Re: MK1 3.2 2WD Help ???
Post by: Dave_IOW on 22 December 2011, 22:18
Nice user name  :laugh: