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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Grim_Reaper on 04 February 2008, 17:19

Title: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 04 February 2008, 17:19: hi guys...i wanted to ask if there is a difference between the 1.8 8v gearbox and a 2.0 16v gearbox both from mk3

need a quick-ish reply if possable :)

thanks
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: saul79 on 04 February 2008, 18:41: 8v is cable and the 16v is hydraulic ,big difference in gear ratios too
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 04 February 2008, 18:46: right thanks :D all i needed to know
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: Mikester on 04 February 2008, 19:11: Yep, ratios are far different. remember this from last time someone asked, lol
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 04 February 2008, 20:56: Quote from: Mikester on 04 February 2008, 19:11
Yep, ratios are far different. remember this from last time someone asked, lol

oops :o im not on here very often...should have done a search
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: boneybradley on 04 February 2008, 21:03: its only 3rd and 4th that are really different to a normal gti 020 box (all 8v models have this box and the 16v has an 02a i think??).. if you have a 2.0 and want more mid range revs get a 1.8 box fittted
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: saul79 on 04 February 2008, 21:52: but then you lose top end -doesnt really matter though ,you dont drive top speed for long :smiley:
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: Mikester on 04 February 2008, 21:57: You dont drive top speed at all on UK roads. only those private roads that appear frequently on Youtube.! lol
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 04 February 2008, 23:04: so i can use the 1.8 driver box with a valver lump??? :D that makes me happy lol slightly different question, i want to use 5 stud hubs on the front, do i need to change the driveshafts aswell or is it a matter of just replacing the hubs??? also, on the rear is it the same or should i change the beam?

Quote from: Mikester on 04 February 2008, 21:57
You dont drive top speed at all on UK roads. only those private roads that appear frequently on Youtube.! lol

lol...not all that bothered about top end now days, got me in enough trouble as it is :( :p
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: boneybradley on 04 February 2008, 23:07: no you need a 16v box...and if your changing to the 16v box get the driveshafts and hubs too and larger brakes...oh and its far more simple to fit a full rear axle (with discs)

I am believing your using a 1.8driver to fit a 16v engine too??
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: Mikester on 04 February 2008, 23:08: Aslong as it does 0-70 faster than most other road users :nerd:
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: Mikester on 04 February 2008, 23:08: Quote from: boneybradley on 04 February 2008, 23:07
no you need a 16v box...and if your changing to the 16v box get the driveshafts and hubs too and larger brakes...oh and its far more simple to fit a full rear axle (with discs)

I am believing your using a 1.8driver to fit a 16v engine too??

This got lost on the last page, lol
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 05 February 2008, 17:55: yeh im trying to put a 16v ABF into my driver...i suppose it would be easier if i find a gti that is whole but has issues...only reason im doing the convirsion rather than just get a gti is that this car has alot of sentimental value and ive done a fair amount of work on it

Quote from: Mikester on 04 February 2008, 23:08
Aslong as it does 0-70 faster than most other road users :nerd:

yup
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: saul79 on 05 February 2008, 18:03: yes it will be easier to get the gti setup less hassle and less Ã‚£ :smiley:
Title: Re: 8v and 16v gearboxes
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 07 February 2008, 18:37: thanks for your help guys :)