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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Areynolds on 01 March 2014, 23:53

Title: Engine swaps
Post by: Areynolds on 01 March 2014, 23:53

Hi recently purchased a mk2  :grin: what is the smallest engine that fits in the mk2  :whistle: :smiley:

Title: Re: Engine swaps
Post by: MurdieMK2 on 02 March 2014, 15:04

Id advise a polo 6n 1.4 lump. Im not tht clued up but there a wikid little engine and throw 100bhp standard but are 16v so if your looking for cheap inscurance thats probably a no go if your under 20. Failing that ive got a 1.6 lump out of my mk2 tht is free game if your in need but will need rebuild and new stems atleast. 

Title: Re: Engine swaps
Post by: Diamond Hell on 03 March 2014, 16:28

Can we get a translator here, please?

Title: Re: Engine swaps
Post by: Sgt_Lemon on 03 March 2014, 18:58

Whats the reason for a smaller engine? If it's for insurance then that's counter intuitive as you pay more for a modified car than standard. If it's for fuel then you want a diesel not a small engine. Small engine cars suck for commuter miles as they are being ragged just holding 80 down the motorway.

Title: Re: Engine swaps
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 07 March 2014, 17:36

1.0 L Carb iirc. That's what my first Mk2 came with, ti'll I replaced the engine for the power of the mighty 1.3 carb.

NB. Carb icing FTW!

Title: Re: Engine swaps
Post by: Dave_IOW on 07 March 2014, 23:47

Engine conversions are a big enough ball ache going upwards, why you'd ever contemplate it to go downwards is beyond me!

Title: Re: Engine swaps
Post by: MurdieMK2 on 19 March 2014, 10:32

Quote from: Dave_IOW on 07 March 2014, 23:47

Engine conversions are a big enough ball ache going upwards, why you'd ever contemplate it to go downwards is beyond me!

This man speaks the truth tbh