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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: 16valver dan on 15 April 2012, 02:53

Title: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: 16valver dan on 15 April 2012, 02:53

im thinking about changing a few things when i redo head gasket on car was wondering if any parts of the 1.6 would fit and give it a lil bit more oomph? (already running remapped ecu, direct port air feed, uprated leads and lightweight pulleys

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: shaft69 on 15 April 2012, 07:17

Engine still a 1.4??? To be honest wasting money but if wanted to go a head needs cams, exh, branch manifold. But all this may aswell get gti turbo. If you have money jenvey or hyabusa throttle bodies, seen throttle body set up on 2.0lt 20v awesome.

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: dom on 15 April 2012, 07:47

I heard that a 1.6 badge will give you an extra 20bhp :wink:

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: xtetx on 15 April 2012, 08:50

Whatever you do don't get a 1.6 gearbox  :laugh: They break easy as I've found out haha

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: shaft69 on 15 April 2012, 09:42

Why you gone from mk3 16v to mk4 1.6???? :shocked:

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: asboGTI on 15 April 2012, 09:47

not worth it sell up and get a 1.8t

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: xtetx on 15 April 2012, 09:55

Agreed that's what I need to do but can't find a decent 1.8T they all have over 100k on clock! :/

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: rockmonkey69 on 15 April 2012, 10:14

Rebuild a 1.8t? Steady then it's all fresh - as long as its built properly

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: shaft69 on 15 April 2012, 10:19

Mine 1.8t on x reg 90k miles near mint cost £1200 full serv history 2 owner from new.  Only thing wrong with it when bought it needed rear pads and discs.

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: cullygti on 15 April 2012, 10:22

and mine as got 69k fsh  :grin: but its not for sale yet  :laugh:

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: xtetx on 15 April 2012, 10:23

I will have to keep looking for the right one :-)

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: cullygti on 15 April 2012, 10:26

just a waiting game fella sure you will find the right one   :cool:

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: xtetx on 15 April 2012, 10:28

Yeah man I'm constantly on the search haha :)

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: shaft69 on 15 April 2012, 10:29

Need find woman or old man owner like mine was, she was anal about keeping every bill and even mileage log. Got 3 books of mileage logs and inch thick of bills inc purchase bill and mk4 golf brochure.

Title: Re: would replacing mk4 1.4 parts with 1.6 parts increase performance?
Post by: xtetx on 15 April 2012, 10:32

Yeah mate my 1.6 has everything from when it was bought, fsh, countless receipts for everything!
Deffo going to keep looking for a decent 1.8T :)