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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: burna on 05 April 2006, 23:07

Title: can i use corrado G60 parts to convert my 8v mk2 GTI to 'charged?
Post by: burna on 05 April 2006, 23:07

ive been thinkin for a while now which really hurts bout trying to do this, could i use inlet/zorst manifold, charger and the rest from a corrado G60 to convert my 8vgti to G60 spec???? both 1.8 8v engines @ the end of the day.

advice please cos a full transplant wont be cheap plus im skint. :sick:

Title: Re: can i use corrado G60 parts to convert my 8v mk2 GTI to 'charged?
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 05 April 2006, 23:46

the g60 is very similar but a lot of the internal parts were beefed up to cope with the strain of forced induction, its also got much lower compression (although you could get round this with spacers or gaskets its not ideal) and the capacity is slightly lower, not that that really matters.

you'll also need the loom from the g60 as it uses a totally different ingnition

by the time you've bought the bits you'll need you'd be better off getting a whole rado and stripping it, you could sell what you don't want on ebay  :wink:

have you thought about a turbo? you can use a 1.9TDI manifold after a little bit of angle grinder action and run it on g60 management - check vwvortex.com theres loads about it on there  :smug:

if you've got a k-jet you could easily swap for a 16v and turbo that later for even more power - easy 400bhp  :evil: thats what im doing with my mk1 :smug:  http://www.c3cars.com/VW/Turbo/

Title: Re: can i use corrado G60 parts to convert my 8v mk2 GTI to 'charged?
Post by: rubjonny on 06 April 2006, 09:56

Yup even the head & block are different!

Title: Re: can i use corrado G60 parts to convert my 8v mk2 GTI to 'charged?
Post by: ...joe on 06 April 2006, 11:58

in essence they are the same engine but internally there are way too many variations! you can pick up g60's for about £500 all in if you hunt around. you'll also need to upgrade brakes etc.... can be done but more effort than an engine swap.

Title: Re: can i use corrado G60 parts to convert my 8v mk2 GTI to 'charged?
Post by: Organisys on 06 April 2006, 12:38

Far easier to just buy a g60 !  :smug:

Title: Re: can i use corrado G60 parts to convert my 8v mk2 GTI to 'charged?
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 06 April 2006, 13:14

yep. why build something u can buy.

Title: Re: can i use corrado G60 parts to convert my 8v mk2 GTI to 'charged?
Post by: burna on 06 April 2006, 18:50

cheers for all that guys, think il save up and buy a complete lump, i couldnt sell mine to buy a real G60, as nice as they are cos of the work ive done to mine. the only thing lettin it down is its rather dam slow. :cry:

plus i like the idea of a spicey street sleeper for all the carpark hooliguns :cool:

question 2.

will the corrado lump fit straight in or reqire custom mounts???

Title: Re: can i use corrado G60 parts to convert my 8v mk2 GTI to 'charged?
Post by: rubjonny on 06 April 2006, 22:27

no custom mounts, will bolt straight in.  You'll need a G60 gearbox mount if you plan to use a cable change box though.