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Title: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: arran.concept on 24 December 2012, 17:35
Want to keep my colour concept shell but fancy some more go go. Tight budget, so was just wondering what parts I would need cheers



Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: 67buggers on 24 December 2012, 17:50
Do a search and look for posts from murraymint he did a detailed list of parts needed for a 1.6 to 16v conversion, frim what little i know i think you will need to do the same amount of work as in his list
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: arran.concept on 24 December 2012, 17:57
Nightmare searching trying to find stuff, heard its not as much due to it being already Gti 8v
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: murraymint on 24 December 2012, 17:58
Do a search and look for posts from murraymint he did a detailed list of parts needed for a 1.6 to 16v conversion, frim what little i know i think you will need to do the same amount of work as in his list


Here's the thread buggers is talking about if you couldn't find it. I did buy a 16v for the conversion, but ended up doing that up instead  :grin:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=232431.0
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: arran.concept on 24 December 2012, 18:04
I've got a 8v Gti and want to convert to a 16v Gti
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: murraymint on 24 December 2012, 18:08
I've got a 8v Gti and want to convert to a 16v Gti

If you read on thru the thread I've gone on to write up a list for parts for a 16v conversion
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: benvictors on 24 December 2012, 18:24
Since its crimbo  :wink:
The engine, loom, ecu and exhaust would be all you 'really' need.
You can use your 8v flywheel, clutch and gearbox set up, the gearing will actually make it a little quicker off the mark too.
However, the 8v 020 boxes aren't that great with the lowly 115bhp getting put through them, never mind the 150bhp from the valver but in my opinion i think it should be ok.
Merry xmas  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: arran.concept on 24 December 2012, 18:29
Boss  :grin: cheers man, would my shafts and mounts be alright do you know Ben?

My 2L 8v has the 1.8 gearbox on and it makes good difference.
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: tweed on 24 December 2012, 19:11
Read the ducking thread!!!

Everything is in front of you so read it.

Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: Wayne on 24 December 2012, 21:07
If you going to do it then fit a VR6 :smiley:
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: arran.concept on 24 December 2012, 21:21
Was thinking of just doing the vr conversion mate but struggling to find one on a tight budget
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: Wayne on 24 December 2012, 21:24
Was thinking of just doing the vr conversion mate but struggling to find one on a tight budget

Not going to be a lot in it, find a cheap donor car and swap everything over.
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 24 December 2012, 22:07
Nice car tho mate. Just look after it and keep it tidy

Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: leigh_harty on 25 December 2012, 00:50
Come on atleast go six cylinders.... i cant supply all you need  :whistle:
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: arran.concept on 25 December 2012, 00:56
Talk some more  :cool:  :evil:
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: leigh_harty on 25 December 2012, 10:41
Shameless plug  :grin: check the mk3 section  :wink:
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 25 December 2012, 10:45
Agreed
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: Hongkongphooey on 28 December 2012, 01:06
Wayne...you owned a Rover 75? I'm not sure you're in a position to offer advice on anything!
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: Wayne on 28 December 2012, 23:30
Wayne...you owned a Rover 75? I'm not sure you're in a position to offer advice on anything!

And your point is :smiley: given the choice if your going to all the work of fitting a 16v you may as well fit a VR6, same amount of work involved at the end of the day.
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: VW BUSH on 29 December 2012, 12:53
Wayne...you owned a Rover 75? I'm not sure you're in a position to offer advice on anything!

And your point is :smiley: given the choice if your going to all the work of fitting a 16v you may as well fit a VR6, same amount of work involved at the end of the day.

Agreed, 16v ABF gets boring in a Mk3 just as quick as an 8v.
PvW on an ABF is still the same as a Saxo, for me its VR minimum.

Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: leigh_harty on 29 December 2012, 16:32
Minus the noise i wouldnt say a valver is boring. Its the right engine in the wrong car

Stick it in a mk1/2 and youve got a nice setup  :smiley:
Title: Re: Quick conversion question- from 8v to 16v
Post by: Wayne on 29 December 2012, 23:53
Minus the noise i wouldnt say a valver is boring. Its the right engine in the wrong car

Stick it in a mk1/2 and youve got a nice setup  :smiley:

Agreed, ABF is spot on in a mk1 or mk2, mk3 is too heavy to be a hot hatch as such.