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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: rfn_hodgson on 09 December 2012, 16:06

Title: could i do this??
Post by: rfn_hodgson on 09 December 2012, 16:06

so i love the 1.8 turbo engine but all i do is spin so i was thinking 4x4 route so could i get say a vw golf mk4 v5/v6 and put a 1.8 turbo engine in??

Title: Re: could i do this??
Post by: tweed on 09 December 2012, 16:27

Get a 2.8 4motion then fit a 1.8t 20v with k04 turbo. Yes you can do it. May as well buy a s3 though

Title: Re: could i do this??
Post by: rfn_hodgson on 09 December 2012, 16:49

but i love the mk4 platform, dont get me wrong the s3 is nice but im a vw fan :)

cheers tho buddy :)

Title: Re: could i do this??
Post by: Jimble on 09 December 2012, 16:52

Orrr go easy on the go pedal and save yourself a fortune??


Just a thought..... :whistle:

Title: Re: could i do this??
Post by: jonrandom on 09 December 2012, 17:11

Its been done a few times but looks expensive. Been following this build on ukmkivs

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/435362.aspx

would be awesome tho, would like to get my engine AWD in the long run, doubt id be allowed or have the cash!  :embarrassed: :laugh:

Title: Re: could i do this??
Post by: damien010685 on 09 December 2012, 17:32

For starters its not perm 4x4 costs a lot as well mate have seen a few threads on ukmk4s seriously deep pockets required

Title: Re: could i do this??
Post by: navmk4gti on 10 December 2012, 13:06

Just get a v6 the standard 2.8 engine is poky enough  :grin: