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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: lincs-gti on 07 September 2005, 16:19

Title: which gti
Post by: lincs-gti on 07 September 2005, 16:19

hi after previously owning a mk2 gti 8v digifant years ago im looking at getting another (project) but am not sure which to go for 8v or 16v which one do i go for,insuring it isnt a prob

Title: Re: which gti
Post by: Judderi on 07 September 2005, 16:20

deffo 16v

Title: Re: which gti
Post by: Horney on 07 September 2005, 16:20

16v if you can afford it but there is nowt wrong with an 8v :-)

Title: Re: which gti
Post by: lincs-gti on 07 September 2005, 16:28

why 16v

Title: Re: which gti
Post by: Judderi on 07 September 2005, 16:38

cos there better! Q arguments  :grin:

Title: Re: which gti
Post by: AvwgolfA on 07 September 2005, 16:42

 :rolleyes: :grin:

Title: Re: which gti
Post by: Mr Blue on 07 September 2005, 16:42

16v's are heavier as they carry 8 more valves :grin:

16's are the ones mate but for some reason the late small bumper mk2's with digifant lumps are very quick such as the helious blue ones :huh:

Title: Re: which gti
Post by: spirez on 07 September 2005, 17:09

I was gonna go for a 16v but i've now decided on an 8v due to costs.

I'm only 19 and insurance on an 8v is £500 cheaper than a 16v. Also cheaper to buy, run and maintain which is what i need for now until i know that i am guaranteed a job at the end of my apprenticeship next year.

I'm also seriously looking into a 1.8T engine conversion next year so i'm sure i can manage without the extra 25bhp for now  :wink:

But if money were no object i'd porbably be getting the 16v

Title: Re: which gti
Post by: keefusg60 on 07 September 2005, 20:55

Just get a G60.Much more fun!  :grin:

Title: Re: which gti
Post by: Judderi on 08 September 2005, 08:35

Nah G60's are just full of hot air!  :grin:

Title: Re: which gti
Post by: billytheboot on 08 September 2005, 13:46

8v digi, the way of the future. If nothing else just get one to upset the valvers...

Title: Re: which gti
Post by: Devon Joe on 08 September 2005, 14:13

The classic question..this may help or not!!

Had an '89 Digifant 8v for a year and have now had current '89 16v for a year now. I drive exactly the same roads and can honestly say the 16v is faster in 'the real world' but requires (far) more gearchanging. Although people argue the 8v feels torquier, is this not because the 16v gearbox has shorter ratios? The 16v has more torque at a similar engine speed anyway. The 8v would lollop around devon lanes in 3rd gear everywhere, the 16v grumbles a bit, asks for 2nd gear and then runs straight out of revs..It is a different animal though and deceptively quick- i had to fit Pagid Fast Road pads because it keeps running out of road  :rolleyes:

i think it all boils down to your driving style- if you like a relaxing yet rapid drive buy an 8v. For a quicker, busier drive get a 16v.

For the best of both worlds, get a 2 litre block and stuff it into your 16v. Had a drive in one...its the 8v/16v hybrid we all need :laugh: