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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Shady Pioneer on 09 September 2008, 00:38
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As per title, I am gonna get a 8V GTI at the end of the month and want to know what I can do to the engine considering I could do bugger all to the 1.8 GL. LOL!
And what's the BHP standard?
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115 BHP.... not great.
Air Filter, Exhaust etc I guess.. normal kinda stuff.
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Yea not much more than the 1.8 really, its the same engine, just diffrent pistons and fuel system basicly. although being MPI opens up alot moe doors for fuel system tuning.
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8V?
TURBO!!!! :evil:
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Yeah but the 1.8 I've got atm is like 70BHP or something isn't it? LOL!
The GTI will be a big improvement don't ya think?
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It will, you've got a whole load of extra horses & obviously the GTi suspension & brakes, even the better interior!
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Your 1.8 should be the abs lump with has 90bhp!! The main difference you'll notice will be much more torque which make the gti feel lots faster when overtaking etc and the gti also has better steering, improved suspension (not just the shocks but the arms,roll bars etc) and much better brakes. All you really need is a better exhaust,air filter and make the suspension stiffer and it will drive much more like the gti is meant to!
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Forget the 8v get the 16v its got 150bhp!
Also am finally looking to sell mine its a superb car but need the money now gonna sell it off cheap.
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Forget the 8v get the 16v its got 150bhp!
Also am finally looking to sell mine its a superb car but need the money now gonna sell it off cheap.
Trust you to do that! :rolleyes:
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As per title, I am gonna get a 8V GTI at the end of the month and want to know what I can do to the engine considering I could do bugger all to the 1.8 GL. LOL!
And what's the BHP standard?
Depends on budget I guess. Like has already been said a good filter and zorst is a start, Shell V-Power [yes honestly!] fuel.
Do these respond to being chipped? Proper chips not the fleabay £1.99 "mod-chip"
Going a bit further, polished and ported head...fast road cam...turbo charging....the list goes on. Like I said - down to budget really. Or shoehorn another lump in there like a nice 20v Turbo :wink:
Go the handling route = Lots more fun :evil:
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The 16v not an option?
I assume your getting the 8v for insurance reason as your youngish arent ya?
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I assumed it was because he was looking to get the most power out the engine! :huh:
If it's just down to insurance go 16V? Very little difference for an extra 35BHP! :smiley:
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It's insurance being one main reason, plus getting an 8V on the cheap as another. 16V doesn't really bother me too much, I'm happy to have an 8V :)
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Would you consider a "rough" 16v? Not a total nail, but a "work in progress" motor? That way it could save you a few quid which would assist with insurance, or even a Cat C/D insurance jobbie. Even a small ding can write these off now so theres potential for a bargain, which may just need a bumper or door? Just a thought. :wink:
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Someone sent me a PM and it came through to my hotmail but I cannot see the PM on here someone was asking about my car if I was still selling and all the details and stuff.
If its someone on here will have to see about sending message a different way as I cannot PM since I had my acccount 'reset'
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You will on the next post (minimum of 10 post count to PM!) :wink:
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Post one more time and you'll be able to view your messeges ;)
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Thanks guys, can see the PM now have replied to it.