GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: wheatobear on 07 May 2012, 22:30

Title: what conversion??
Post by: wheatobear on 07 May 2012, 22:30
I got a mk3 gti 8v but want something faster what engines will go in mine without major work..i been thinkin vr6 but havent found a vr engine ...is there any others that go in?


Sorry if its been answered loads


wheater
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: gti gaz on 07 May 2012, 22:33
do a search !! 1.8t seams to be the most common motor thats used  :grin:
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 07 May 2012, 22:47
If you want a VR6 then just buy a complete car.  If you want more eg. 1.8T then get saving as it's not a cheap conversion to do properly.
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: Wayne on 07 May 2012, 23:55
Step 1: sell it
Step 2: buy something faster.

Simples :grin:
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: wheatobear on 08 May 2012, 17:00
Quote from: Wayne on 07 May 2012, 23:55
Step 1: sell it
Step 2: buy something faster.

Simples :grin:


tbh im tempted i dont want something uber fast cos there is no point im happy with vr6 power... but i like the spec of my golf with the heated seats! ... but im very tempted by a mgzs 180 2.5 v6... thinkin time i reckon!


cheers for help tho ppl!  :laugh:
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: Wayne on 08 May 2012, 17:30
Quote from: wheatobear on 08 May 2012, 17:00
but im very tempted by a mgzs 180 2.5 v6... thinkin time i reckon!

Good car with a crap engine, head gaskets are very weak.
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: wheatobear on 08 May 2012, 17:53
Quote from: Wayne on 08 May 2012, 17:30
Quote from: wheatobear on 08 May 2012, 17:00
but im very tempted by a mgzs 180 2.5 v6... thinkin time i reckon!

Good car with a crap engine, head gaskets are very weak.

not on the kv6...the HG are fine its on the other k series engines there sh!t...i owned a zr for 4 years and didnt hear horror stories about the kv6...
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: tweed on 08 May 2012, 18:22
Do what I'm doing, mk4 4motion 2.8 24v v6  :smiley:
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: CJA321 on 08 May 2012, 19:26
Quote from: wheatobear on 08 May 2012, 17:53
Quote from: Wayne on 08 May 2012, 17:30
Quote from: wheatobear on 08 May 2012, 17:00
but im very tempted by a mgzs 180 2.5 v6... thinkin time i reckon!

Good car with a crap engine, head gaskets are very weak.

not on the kv6...the HG are fine its on the other k series engines there sh!t...i owned a zr for 4 years and didnt hear horror stories about the kv6...

Kv6 Is just BASICLY two K-series engines bolted together lol.... Head gaskets just as bad as all the other MG/Rover/Landrover K series engines ever made. I wouldnt touch one ever with a very long sh!tty stick  :grin:
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: Gavv8 on 08 May 2012, 19:31
If you look in the dictionary under head gasket problems there will be a picture of a kv6 engine, great concept executed on a budget of about 40p.
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: leigh_harty on 08 May 2012, 20:21
I want to do an engine conversion on my golf > might get a MG...... anybody see a flaw here?
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: wheatobear on 08 May 2012, 20:27
Quote from: leigh_harty on 08 May 2012, 20:21
I want to do an engine conversion on my golf > might get a MG...... anybody see a flaw here?


i think ill do the vr conversion....
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: Gavv8 on 08 May 2012, 20:29
Quote from: wheatobear on 08 May 2012, 20:27
Quote from: leigh_harty on 08 May 2012, 20:21
I want to do an engine conversion on my golf > might get a MG...... anybody see a flaw here?


i think ill do the vr conversion....
Sure?...
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: wheatobear on 08 May 2012, 20:49
Quote from: Gavv8 on 08 May 2012, 20:29
Quote from: wheatobear on 08 May 2012, 20:27
Quote from: leigh_harty on 08 May 2012, 20:21
I want to do an engine conversion on my golf > might get a MG...... anybody see a flaw here?


i think ill do the vr conversion....
Sure?...


yup looking for a vr6 to buy and use as a donor!....
Title: Re: what conversion??
Post by: leigh_harty on 08 May 2012, 20:53
now your speaking a language that wont get you hated. no more rover talk ok  :smiley: :laugh: