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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: stainesy on 16 February 2013, 19:09

Title: Engine conversion choices.
Post by: stainesy on 16 February 2013, 19:09: Ok the time has come to do an engine conversion in my 1985 jetta. Iv never done an engine conversion before apart from in beetles bay windows and slitties. So my first time on water cooled.
What would be the best engine and easiest for more power and reliability plus not stupid on fuel.
Currently a 1.6 with weber carb.
Title: Re: Engine conversion choices.
Post by: JC on 16 February 2013, 20:01: you have to work with the older spec wiring

3 main common choices

ABF 2litre 16v

VR6

1.8T

or if you want economy - and a harder conversion then TDi it

:smiley:
Title: Re: Engine conversion choices.
Post by: stainesy on 16 February 2013, 20:21: Sod the diesel :grin:
Out of them 3 witch would be easiest?
Also what do I do engine mount wise? Do I have to fabricate mount brackets or do I just buy ones? And witch ones do I use?
Title: Re: Engine conversion choices.
Post by: Dave-iow on 16 February 2013, 21:59: no fabrication needed for abf or 1.8t.

1.8t , more tuneable, quicker and imo better conversion (having now done both)
Title: Re: Engine conversion choices.
Post by: Wayne on 16 February 2013, 22:33: I would go for the ABF for ease of conversion plus it is a engine that suits the mk2 really well.
Title: Re: Engine conversion choices.
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 16 February 2013, 23:15: More importantly what's the budget and timescale?
Title: Re: Engine conversion choices.
Post by: luke on 17 February 2013, 07:27: If you want something half decent on fuel don't get a vr6 lump, 150 miles to a full tank :shocked:
Title: Re: Engine conversion choices.
Post by: stainesy on 17 February 2013, 08:21: Timescale don't matter to much as I'm buying a family car so the jetta will be put on garage ready for engine and brakes conversion. Not looking at spending stupid money tho.
Title: Re: Engine conversion choices.
Post by: Lewy on 17 February 2013, 08:53: Quote from: luke on 17 February 2013, 07:27
If you want something half decent on fuel don't get a vr6 lump, 150 miles to a full tank :shocked:

Bollox!

I've had 12v and 24v and I could easily get 350 out of both.
Title: Re: Engine conversion choices.
Post by: stainesy on 17 February 2013, 09:20: So engine mount wise on 1.8t and abf how does it work? Do the engine mounts off them engines fit strait onto my car? Also what about the drive shafts? And front hubs? I want to stay 4 stud.
Title: Re: Engine conversion choices.
Post by: luke on 17 February 2013, 09:20: Quote from: Lewy on 17 February 2013, 08:53
Quote from: luke on 17 February 2013, 07:27
If you want something half decent on fuel don't get a vr6 lump, 150 miles to a full tank :shocked:

Bollox!

I've had 12v and 24v and I could easily get 350 out of both.
Well hardly bollocks when that's what I've been getting recently
Title: Re: Engine conversion choices.
Post by: Lewy on 17 February 2013, 11:34: Quote from: luke on 17 February 2013, 09:20
Well hardly nuts when that's what I've been getting recently

Either there is something wrong with it, or you drive like a cnut.
Title: Re: Engine conversion choices.
Post by: luke on 17 February 2013, 16:45: Quote from: Lewy on 17 February 2013, 11:34
Quote from: luke on 17 February 2013, 09:20
Well hardly nuts when that's what I've been getting recently

Either there is something wrong with it, or you drive like a cnut.
Driving round town, why buy a powerful car to not give it a boot once in a while