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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: MackyM on 18 April 2006, 15:56
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Am still considering having a 2.0 bottom end in light of the fact I seem to have ring wear. I'm wondering how much heavier the bigger lump is than a standard 1.8 16V one. Is the weight significant enough to affect ride height/spring settings or are we talking 10kg or something silly?? Thanks.
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will not affect handling or ride height at all.
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is it heavier though?
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not noticeably, the stroke is increased by the crank being slightly more angled, about it really, certainly won't cause any major upsets to the balance of the car.
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Good to know, thanks. Just wondered if anyone has the figures though -- to work out power to weight, etc. What do we reckon, an extra 50kg??
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have a check what an mk3 engine weighs, will give you a rough idea.
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i got amk3 2ltr conversion in my 8v would have thought the weight difference would be the same as a 16v?? made no difference to mine drives like the day i got her except shes alot quicker!lol
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its not gonna be anywhere near 50kg difference :shocked: i would have thought the blocks weigh the same, maybe theres a bit of difference inside :huh:
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well i huess slightly different weights in the pistons/crank and thats about it
by the way i have a spare 2lrt crank out of a 9a if anyones interested......
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defo not sumik id worry about its not like theres a land speed record up for grabs! :grin: