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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Rexy on 16 April 2004, 11:37

Title: 16v engine conversion...
Post by: Rexy on 16 April 2004, 11:37
Hey ho...

I've got a really tidy 8v golf gti, the shell is totally rot free but i want a little more power so i was thinking about a swopping the trusty 8v for a grunty 16v.

Could anybody provide me with a rough guide and cost's for the conversion. I persume its Bolt for Bolt in with the engine and then some wiring ? ? ?
Title: Re:16v engine conversion...
Post by: marcus123 on 16 April 2004, 16:08
bore out your 8v engine to a 2litre!!or get a supercharger strapped on!a much better result! :o
Title: Re:16v engine conversion...
Post by: rustynuts on 16 April 2004, 18:45
If you were to do it yourself i am sure it could be a cheap conversion if you get the doner car. In that way you can swap over the doner parts as and what are required and its better that you have everything you might need.

However if you have a later 8v digifant spec you have a great car for the basis for a VR6 or G60 conversion.
Title: Re:16v engine conversion...
Post by: Dizzie on 16 April 2004, 20:08
like rusty said. get a old tatty 16v mk2 and move over whatever you need. you can be sure you haven't missed anything then and even have a few bits you can sell on to recover a little costs.
Title: Re:16v engine conversion...
Post by: tinman on 16 April 2004, 20:23
Hey ho...

I've got a really tidy 8v golf gti, the shell is totally rot free but i want a little more power so i was thinking about a swopping the trusty 8v for a grunty 16v.

Could anybody provide me with a rough guide and cost's for the conversion. I persume its Bolt for Bolt in with the engine and then some wiring ? ? ?


if you want 16v power, bin the 8v and look for a tidy 16v.

there is alot more to a 16v than a different engine.

tin
Title: Re:16v engine conversion...
Post by: kniterider on 16 April 2004, 21:10
he he, looks like my tatty 16ver will be coming to newark due to some w@nker stuffing me rear bumper with there hilux truck! :( but if new insurance doc aint through ill be hding my mk4s arse in a bush in the car park!!! lol

Gaz 8)