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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: mr mk2 on 16 January 2012, 20:11

Title: engine conversion gearbox question
Post by: mr mk2 on 16 January 2012, 20:11

whilst waiting to for my old man to finish with the garage so i can get my hands on my mk1 :grin:, ive been passing the time looking for bits and bobs to buy for it and have now decided im not going to rush it and get everything done at the same time (re-spray, sort roof out, interior and engine conversn), im stil un-decided  :undecided: between 20v turbo or vr6 it will proberbly come down to what money i have at that stage but my question is can i use my standard gearbox and flywheel on either of the earlyer mentioned engines? as there are quite a few autos about going fairly cheap

thanks in advance

mr mk2

Title: Re: engine conversion gearbox question
Post by: mr mk2 on 16 January 2012, 20:55

also i know on mk2s u can use a mk3 subframe for the 'wide track' look can this be fitted to the mk1 aswel?

Title: Re: engine conversion gearbox question
Post by: Wayne on 17 January 2012, 23:55

Quote from: mr mk2 on 16 January 2012, 20:11

between 20v turbo or vr6 it will proberbly come down to what money i have at that stage but my question is can i use my standard gearbox and flywheel on either of the earlyer mentioned engines?

Not really, VR6 needs a Vr box, 1.8t is better with a 16v box, a 1.8t is a better bet in a mk1.

Quote from: mr mk2 on 16 January 2012, 20:55

also i know on mk2s u can use a mk3 subframe for the 'wide track' look can this be fitted to the mk1 aswel?

Mk1 does not have a subframe, engine mounts to the chassis rails, front crossmember plus one mount on the rear.

Title: Re: engine conversion gearbox question
Post by: mr mk2 on 18 January 2012, 18:59

thanks, is it possible to use 1 from an auto tho and just unbolt the torque converter and bolt a flywheel and clutch on or is it not that simple as ive not seen an vw engine from a auto

Title: Re: engine conversion gearbox question
Post by: Wayne on 18 January 2012, 21:41

Quote from: mr mk2 on 18 January 2012, 18:59

thanks, is it possible to use 1 from an auto tho and just unbolt the torque converter and bolt a flywheel and clutch on or is it not that simple as ive not seen an vw engine from a auto

Yes, very simple to swap back, 1.8t was never made with an auto however.

Title: Re: engine conversion gearbox question
Post by: jv on 22 January 2012, 21:46

does dsg not count? :tongue:

Title: Re: engine conversion gearbox question
Post by: Wayne on 22 January 2012, 21:47

Quote from: jv on 22 January 2012, 21:46

does dsg not count? :tongue:

Not classed as a Auto or so I was told  :grin: