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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: TanK_VW on 14 February 2007, 13:18

Title: Mk3 Newbie
Post by: TanK_VW on 14 February 2007, 13:18

Hi All,

I am sure this question has been asked many times before but as you can see from from my signature below I am more used to MK2.

I have bought a MK3 1.8 GL (i know not another non GTI)  What can i do to get a bit more power. or is it not even worth it.

Thanks

Title: Re: Mk3 Newbie
Post by: Len on 14 February 2007, 13:22

Tanks mate being brutally honest it aint worth it!

Go find a decent 16v then think about tuning.

Title: Re: Mk3 Newbie
Post by: TanK_VW on 14 February 2007, 13:25

thats what i thought.

Title: Re: Mk3 Newbie
Post by: TanK_VW on 14 February 2007, 13:34

It does not look like it will be getting a GTi this year.

but my other option would be putting my brother VR6 engine (the rest of the car is falling a part) into the GL.  Would it be a mission to do or a car be done with out to much bother?

or again, is it a dont bother thing?

Title: Re: Mk3 Newbie
Post by: Len on 14 February 2007, 14:08

Its a worthwhile swop as you have a complete donor car.

Title: Re: Mk3 Newbie
Post by: TanK_VW on 14 February 2007, 14:14

is it a straight swap? i have a mate who is an out of work mechanic. but what sort of time would it take to do the change?

Title: Re: Mk3 Newbie
Post by: Len on 14 February 2007, 15:39

Its not really the nuts and bolts that take the time but the wiring loom and such!
I mean you will have to change everything, gearbox, driveshafts/hubs etc.