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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: BabyBhp on 03 April 2006, 12:13

Title: 2.0 8v into 1.4cl
Post by: BabyBhp on 03 April 2006, 12:13

Hi everyone

i would just like to no if it would be straight forward to drop a 2.0 8v in to my 1.4cl.

ive broke my 4spd g/box so i thought i might aswell change the engine iswell.

looking forward from hearing from you guys

thanks
Yasir

Title: Re: 2.0 8v into 1.4cl
Post by: Dom Mk3 on 03 April 2006, 12:30

not too difficult as it's still a mk3 but you'd have to change the ecu, loom, gearbox, clocks etc.

Might also be a good idea to upgrade the brakes!

Title: Re: 2.0 8v into 1.4cl
Post by: monkeyalan on 03 April 2006, 16:04

DON'T DO IT.

don't waste money building a car that you can buy.

If you change  your car into a fake gti your insurance will be a nightmare too.

Title: Re: 2.0 8v into 1.4cl
Post by: BabyBhp on 03 April 2006, 17:48

hmm what to do...

would the gti gearbox fit my 1.4?

Title: Re: 2.0 8v into 1.4cl
Post by: Bazzer on 03 April 2006, 18:35

nope. sorry dude. best bet is to fix it with what you need, scappy should sell you a box for about 50 sheets, then bung it on ebay and get a gti....  :smiley: