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Title: golf mk3 16v abf
Post by: Danish35 on 06 February 2012, 20:46

hi there ive got a mk3 golf 16v and the diffs on the way out can anyone tell me about gearbox choices, different ratios etc, i.e. would it pull better with an 8v box etc, regards danish  :smiley:

Title: Re: golf mk3 16v abf
Post by: murraymint on 06 February 2012, 21:06

Don't know much about gear boxes but I know that the 8v box is weaker then the 16v box, so I'd say your best bet would be to source a 16v box.

Title: Re: golf mk3 16v abf
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 06 February 2012, 21:15

http://www.brokevw.com/020ratios.html


Scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Title: Re: golf mk3 16v abf
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 07 February 2012, 00:16

8v is a rod change box with a cable clutch, 16v is a cable change with a hydraulic clutch...

Title: Re: golf mk3 16v abf
Post by: Wayne on 07 February 2012, 09:36

Stick with the 16v box, swapping to an 8v box is a backward step.

Title: Re: golf mk3 16v abf
Post by: ToddyGTi on 07 February 2012, 13:53

I understand that you can fit a 6 speed 02J Gearbox on if you can find one.

Title: Re: golf mk3 16v abf
Post by: Danish35 on 07 February 2012, 20:04

6 speed that would be a defo if possible, anyone know?

Title: Re: golf mk3 16v abf
Post by: Khare on 07 February 2012, 20:06

020 has smaller clutch and drive I think.

Title: Re: golf mk3 16v abf
Post by: Khare on 07 February 2012, 20:06

http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1858387&postcount=12 (http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1858387&postcount=12)

Title: Re: golf mk3 16v abf
Post by: justalex81 on 07 February 2012, 20:35

yeah and have you seen the price of a 6 speed compared to a standard 16v box?

Title: Re: golf mk3 16v abf
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 07 February 2012, 21:36

Far from cheap I know.

Title: Re: golf mk3 16v abf
Post by: Wayne on 08 February 2012, 00:18

Quote from: ToddyGTi on 07 February 2012, 13:53

I understand that you can fit a 6 speed 02J Gearbox on if you can find one.

So much needs changing that it is never worth thinking about.

Title: Re: golf mk3 16v abf
Post by: Danish35 on 08 February 2012, 06:38

Not yet lol