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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Haribo! on 13 December 2005, 00:35

Title: engine conversion??
Post by: Haribo! on 13 December 2005, 00:35

if i were to want a gti engine in my 1600 driver, what would that entale???

Title: Re: engine conversion??
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 13 December 2005, 01:15

ermm a gti engine, loom, rad possibly, uprated brakes, new engine mounts, a good week to a months work depending on how capable you are.

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Post by: Daz... on 13 December 2005, 08:29

and the fuel lines etc unless your planning on running it on carbs...then there's the rear beam so you have the discs and ARB that comes with it...

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Post by: silkyballs on 13 December 2005, 09:51

loads of work is what it entails!lolsorry dude just go for it if youre gonna do it,do it!its gonna be hard work and alot of nuckles will be lost but its all for a good cause!

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Post by: rubjonny on 13 December 2005, 10:00

Plus the fuel pumps if going to injection, and possibly the tank too as I think the GTI tank has baffles in it?

But at the end of the day 'why build something you can buy'

Title: Re: engine conversion??
Post by: silkyballs on 13 December 2005, 10:19

if you are gonna do it put a big fu.ck off engine in it and atleast make it go like fu.ck!lol
your best best as already advised is to just buy it and then mod it its easyier!

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Post by: steviem on 13 December 2005, 10:22

Is there anywhere I can find out about putting a 1.8 Turbo in my 8v GTI, or putting a 2 litre 16v in and then addding a turbo after?

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Post by: Haribo! on 13 December 2005, 14:55

bollocks to that then,  :grin:
cheers guys

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Post by: Si on 13 December 2005, 15:13

Haribo, just but a Gti Head on it, with Cam, etc, Gti exhaust, blank off injector holes, then get a 1.8 Driver Carb? Hey Presto... A Golf GT...!  :wink:

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Post by: gibby on 13 December 2005, 15:14

Quote from: steviem on 13 December 2005, 10:22

Is there anywhere I can find out about putting a 1.8 Turbo in my 8v GTI, or putting a 2 litre 16v in and then addding a turbo after?

20vT info here --> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=26874.0

Haribo, just buy a GTI :wink:

Title: Re: engine conversion??
Post by: Neaty on 13 December 2005, 15:54

Quote from: Haribo on 13 December 2005, 14:55

nuts to that then,  :grin:
cheers guys

To avoid all the wiring problems, why not do a 16valve on webers! that would shift!

Title: Re: engine conversion??
Post by: Haribo! on 14 December 2005, 02:07

the idea was a bad one, ill just stick to the engine ive got now and then buy a gti when i can afford the insurance, bet i can make a good few bob for my driver if i sell it as it is, thats if i havent blown it up by then

Title: Re: engine conversion??
Post by: Si on 15 December 2005, 17:02

Im hopefully buying a Gti tommorow!!! HAHAHA!  :laugh:
Well, should be getting it for free if i play my cards right!  :wink:

Haribo, if your interested there is garage near my house with a White Mk2 8v Gti in the back of their forecourt for £700. 102,000 miles on a G-plate. Looks mint!  :smiley:

Title: Re: engine conversion??
Post by: Neaty on 15 December 2005, 19:16

For free?!? how have u managed that then?

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Post by: sellers on 15 December 2005, 19:21

its easy to do the 8v or 16v swap if you put it on twin40's

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Post by: Neaty on 15 December 2005, 19:23

I am thinking about doing it with my scirocco!  :wink:

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Post by: sellers on 15 December 2005, 19:25

was gonna do it to mine aswell. but gettin a gti when i turn 19, in 6months

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Post by: Neaty on 15 December 2005, 19:33

yea makes sense, i was gonna tweak my driver but never got round to fitting a set of twin 40's i bought

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Post by: Si on 15 December 2005, 19:54

This mk2 has been sat on a grannys driveway for months near my girlfriends house. Everytime i drive past it i cry! So i called in and gave her my number as she said it was her grandsons. He txt me asking if i wanted it.  :cool:
Has rust on doors, bootlid, and other places i expect. 4 flat tyres, but its Helios Blue, lowered, 17s, scorpion Exhaust (full s/s). Gotta b worth it!

Title: Re: engine conversion??
Post by: Neaty on 15 December 2005, 20:00

def, even if u just break it, is it a 8valve/16valve?

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Post by: Si on 15 December 2005, 21:11

8v. Dont know anything about the car, i.e. milage, owners, etc.  :rolleyes:

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Post by: Neaty on 15 December 2005, 21:46

k-jet/digi?

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Post by: Si on 16 December 2005, 11:24

digi i think?!?