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Title: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: Neaty on 28 July 2007, 00:57
anywhere in the country....which vw specialist would you go to for a 1.8T conversion to a mk3?
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: kniterider on 28 July 2007, 14:52
easy answer.... i wouldnt lol.... sell the gti and buy a vr6, with a few minor bits and bobs done your knocking on the door of 200bhp...  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: woodlehouse on 28 July 2007, 19:55
HI
WE CAN OFFER YOU A GOOD DEAL ON CONVERSION OPTIONS OR PRICES .
DANNY
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: DazVR6 on 29 July 2007, 01:11
Give MidlandVW a call, bet they can help you. :smiley:
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: Neaty on 29 July 2007, 02:38
cheers, not really sure what i want to do with this car, hence the idea of a 1.8t conversion! but yea gaz there is always the option of getting a VR  :undecided:
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: Ashmond on 30 July 2007, 12:53
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=63607.0

Thats where mine is, and I trust him!

Very good prices too mate ;)
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: Neaty on 30 July 2007, 13:48
how much is he charging you?
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: Ashmond on 30 July 2007, 14:14
well I did all the mechanics myself (with mates), he is just sorting loom and fitting some extra's!

He quoted somebody else on here about 550 for a conversion I think, pm me if u want his mobile, make sure you tell him I sent you ;)
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: Neaty on 30 July 2007, 14:43
is that in a mark 3 for that price?

how much did u get hold of the engine for?
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: topher on 30 July 2007, 14:50
slippery slope mate... is that really the car you want to spend the next few years, and a ton of cash on?
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: sharpie on 30 July 2007, 15:03
slippery slope mate... is that really the car you want to spend the next few years, and a ton of cash on?

someone with sense. that's why i didn't get a engine conversion in my mk2.
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: Ashmond on 30 July 2007, 15:07
I agree with you guys to an extent but if he wants to find out let him.

Mate just phone him up the number is on the link ;)
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: Neaty on 30 July 2007, 16:52
I know what you are saying toph, really not sure what i want to do with it, i quite like it but its just very slow. its done quite alot of miles (140k+) so it wont be worth much to sell so i was thinking maybe a 1.8t conv for that extra power. do it gradually.

but then again i do want a Rallye quite badly  :undecided:
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: Ashmond on 30 July 2007, 19:58
Well you got his number, if you need to ask any questions im here to help or give Vinesh a call ;)
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: Neaty on 31 July 2007, 02:01
will do, cheers matey :afro:
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: Dinky on 31 July 2007, 08:09
Neaty, your abit indecisive like myself mate, make sure like toph says your prepared to keep the car and spend the money on it before getting half way through and calling it a day..

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: kuk sool on 31 July 2007, 09:00
Mate, i know a few people who are spending up to 15k on there MK2's doing all kinds of crazy stuff..... they are spending loads a cash (15k) on them and getting figures close to 150bhp out of a mk1 1.8t..... and yep im very jealous..... BUT!!! these are not there daily drives, they are weekend cars and thats it.... they have other cars such as mk4 gti or a mk5 gti to run around in  :rolleyes: 

Im VERY jealous of them as id love to tune up a car and have a little pocket rocket, but the fact of the matter is i havent got the time, expertise, and most importantly the cash to do it.

You can read Golf and PVW anytime and see people the same as the above who have the dough to do it but then there are those who have only that car as the daily drive and you read the sacrifices they have made the lifts they have to scrounge and the stress they go through to do what you are asking..... My advice would be if you want a turbo.... buy a mk4 Turbo for about 5k and get it re-mapped... in the long run you have brought a tried and tested Turbo'd car done by VW that will be newer ready to go and will end up probably costing you alot less..... than putting a 1.8t in your mk3....!

Or buy a mk3 VR6 for 3.5k that will give you the extra power and most of your mods will swap straight over!!!

anyways that just my 2p's worth
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: sharpie on 31 July 2007, 12:08
Or buy a mk3 VR6 for 3.5k that will give you the extra power and most of your mods will swap straight over!!!

most sensible bit of advice
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: stomper on 31 July 2007, 15:51
Yeah this is a difficult one.

I can see how it's easy to get sucked into doing a full on engine conversion without fully knowing all of the expense and potential problems with it.

Made all the more difficult if the car you're thinking about doing is you daily!

All i'd say is find out all the facts and do your research before deciding bud.

Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: VR6_ROB on 31 July 2007, 21:10
I have spent roughly 4k on mine since i have owned my mk2
bought the car for 750quid in 2004 i think

1.8 8v gti head was replaced twice
2.8 vr6 conversion (bottom end went)
2.9 vr6 gettin put in at the moment
full respray
5 stud conversion
new suspension
poly bushes all around
alloys
ss exhaust
new interior

I dont really think engine conversions are that expensive
i did some of my vr6 swap then gave up


www.oldskoolperformance.co.uk did most of the work for me as i aint clued up on other parts of engine conversion
Title: Re: 1.8 T conversion....where??
Post by: Neaty on 01 August 2007, 14:36
yea i wouldnt mind a VR6 Highline either!! argh! what do I do!

thanks for your input, has given me that slap round the chops that I needed!