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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Stu.750 on 04 February 2007, 20:30

Title: Swapsies
Post by: Stu.750 on 04 February 2007, 20:30

Is it worth bothering with other engien type swaps ?

 My MK1 golf gti currently sporting a 1.8 8v as VW intended it

but is it worth lookin at some of the newer 1.6 16V engines , the 2.0 FSI , or even the V5 , does anyone have any specs or performance figures on these or any general opinions , or is it best stickin to tried and tested  ?

Title: Re: Swapsies
Post by: SpearMintTom on 05 February 2007, 15:46

I suppose it depends on how modified your mk1 is anyway..

I mean i've got a reconned Scirroco Scala 1.8i lump but thats only because the previous lump kicked the bucket.

Title: Re: Swapsies
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 06 February 2007, 00:26

Newer engines are going to be a lot of work & money as they'll need custom mounts fabricated and some kind of engine management to get them running.  So not really worth it unless you've got a big wad of cash burning a hole in your pocket.

Stick a Mk2 16v in it  :wink: its an easy DIY conversion, I did mine on the street outside my house for a grand total of £816  :cool: 

Title: Re: Swapsies
Post by: Stu.750 on 08 February 2007, 02:08

Still undecided what i want to do with it

 Strip it stick plazzy windows in an track it

 or restore it with some choise mods

an spearmint the MK1s what i call nature modified , IE full of rust

Title: Re: Swapsies
Post by: oldmanmille on 12 February 2007, 16:28

Stu,
I have a 2.0litre 8v in mine with flowed head and high lift cam, knocking out ~150BHP. I am in Runcorn if you want to bob over and take her for a spin to see how she flies! May then make your mind up  :cool:

Just call me on 07801 021023 if you want to try it. I'm off work at moment with back injury so here all the time for tghe foreseeable future!

John

Title: Re: Swapsies
Post by: SpearMintTom on 12 February 2007, 19:13

Stu, what do you mean the MK1s are what you call nature modified ie full of rust?  :grin:

rust? - On an MK1? - don't have any on mine :)

Title: Re: Swapsies
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 12 February 2007, 23:39

Quote from: SpearMintRhino on 12 February 2007, 19:13

rust? - On an MK1? - don't have any on mine :)

 :smiley: Me neither, well maybe a teensy-weensy bit...

Title: Re: Swapsies
Post by: foxy mk1 on 17 February 2007, 00:01

mines a RUST FREE ZONE!!!