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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: swinny on 24 April 2004, 19:30

Title: 1.3 for 16v transplant
Post by: swinny on 24 April 2004, 19:30

iv got a 1.8 16v motor and box what else do i need to put it in a 1.3 golf

Title: Re:1.3 for 16v transplant
Post by: Blue MK2 on 24 April 2004, 20:36

u got the wiring loom??

Title: Re:1.3 for 16v transplant
Post by: mk1 on 24 April 2004, 23:34

Is this the engine you want to turbo?.
Steve.

Title: Re:1.3 for 16v transplant
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 25 April 2004, 08:38

fuel pump, all mounts, wiring loom etc etc what about brakes on the back suspension roll bars, upgraded brakes on the front? you done all that?

Title: Re:1.3 for 16v transplant
Post by: tinman on 25 April 2004, 10:31

Quote from: swinny on 24 April 2004, 19:30

iv got a 1.8 16v motor and box what else do i need to put it in a 1.3 golf

...the rest of the 16v golf that went with engine would be a fair start.

i wouldnt try a 1.3 to 1.8 16v conversion. you need to uprate not only the brakes but suspension at the very least.

the list becomes endless.

Title: Re:1.3 for 16v transplant
Post by: Fielder5757 on 25 April 2004, 11:41

Buy a 1.6 if you plan to do that swap.

Title: Re:1.3 for 16v transplant
Post by: swinny on 25 April 2004, 15:37

why a 1.6?its already got ajustable coilovers,16v rear brakes, front soon,fuel pump and e/mounts.i used to have the full 16vcar i wrote it of at xmas. this conv is for my girlfriends motor.the only thing i didnt get of the car is front hubs,driveshafts and all wiring.will i be able to use gti 8v d/shafts for 16v box and 1.3 hubs?

Title: Re:1.3 for 16v transplant
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 25 April 2004, 19:11

must have been a mint 1.3! wont the insurance be high?