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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: twotwofour on 04 August 2012, 10:45

Title: How quick is a mk2 with a 1.8t and around 300hp, is 400hp too much?
Post by: twotwofour on 04 August 2012, 10:45

Just mulling over some ideas.

Seen a few big power mk2s. Are they driveable? Too much power? What's the 0-60 and sensible top speeds they are achieving?

Title: Re: How quick is a mk2 with a 1.8t and around 300hp, is 400hp too much?
Post by: mk2bal on 04 August 2012, 11:22

A k04'd 275ish bhp mk2 will slaughter almost anything put in its way. It'll be in the 5(ish) second region to 60mph and you can race all the subaru's, evos, tvrs and wank porsches you can get your hands on!! I'm going 225 from my current 150abf mk2, so 50% gain, plus bundles more torque-cant wait!! Standard box etc in mine, though the mate with the k04'd has lsd + rebuilt box with different ratios etc, I reckon much more than 225 and it'll be a straight line machine only

Title: Re: How quick is a mk2 with a 1.8t and around 300hp, is 400hp too much?
Post by: Gambit on 04 August 2012, 19:53

Ive a mate with a 20v mk2 with all the bits, its still a road car. sits near with a ferrari 455 on local trackday video is on youtube of it somewhere that ill dig out but this car eats sleeps and sh!tes most things on the road, never been rr'd but thought to be around 300bhp, its a work of art

Its not driveable in wet or damp though, spins wheels silly in all gears.

Title: Re: How quick is a mk2 with a 1.8t and around 300hp, is 400hp too much?
Post by: danny_p on 04 August 2012, 22:24

you need an LSD   else it'll be crap  with 300 +  i'd want it to be a plate diff as well.   the atb type are managable but have there issues  even the fancy ones.
then it needs the equal length driveshaft mod.  with the right suspention and aero it'll be drivable

Title: Re: How quick is a mk2 with a 1.8t and around 300hp, is 400hp too much?
Post by: barrym381 on 05 August 2012, 13:51

this is what you need  :evil:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_996448&feature=iv&src_vid=ZcDpGrJb4hE&v=6UPRjsl-QOI

Title: Re: How quick is a mk2 with a 1.8t and around 300hp, is 400hp too much?
Post by: JamesS on 14 August 2012, 11:58

Assuming FWD a mk2 with 300bhp will need to have a LSD & semi slicks to make the most of the power. 400bhp isn't too much you would just need to be more carefull when accelerating to avoid balding your tyres!

My friend had a mk1 with the BAM 1.8t at 260/270bhp with no LSD and it span the wheels up in 3rd with semi slicks in the dry. I think the person who bought it off him planned to fit an LSD.

A 300/400bhp FWD mk1/mk2 needs semi slicks and in the rain they are sketchy so not ideal for a daily!!

Title: Re: How quick is a mk2 with a 1.8t and around 300hp, is 400hp too much?
Post by: bigtanker198 on 15 August 2012, 11:40

i was debating on doing a transplant in mine a while ago but ended up keeping the 8v and refurbing the engine and bay. eveyone has a 20v mk 2 now its getting a bit boring. there was one on piston heads with a audi q7 lump in it think they are 3.7. now that would be fun.

Title: Re: How quick is a mk2 with a 1.8t and around 300hp, is 400hp too much?
Post by: cняis on 15 August 2012, 18:57

W8 lump might be fun...  :grin: