8v motors

[karmakanix]

I have an A plate mk2 8v GTi tht is ticking along nicely (apart from the exhaust which is slowly commiting Hare Kari, any suggestions for a complete system?). I have just been given an E reg 5door 8v (knackered box) that I am going to pinch a few bits from. Is there any major difference in the block/head on the later car, if so does it merit a swap (i.e. better compression/bearings etc). Also I understand that the later 'box has an LSD, does my early model (if I recon the box I might slip it in the 83). I am quite happy with my 3dr and would like to keep it original (ish) but if these bits are superior i might swap.

p.s. will be getting rid of 5dr in the next couple of months if any one wants the bits I don't have, am in cambs area.

[golfvr6]

VW haven't put LSD in any of their standard gearboxs.

[Dizzie]

are they worth putting in?

[Gambit]

yes, ive your keen on trackdays or 1/4 sprints

no point having on a daily driver

& they cost big bucks

[karmakanix]

perhaps there was LSD in the tea of the mechanic who diagnosed the box. Its knackered anyway (sounds like layshaft/input shaft bearing is hanging out) but he reckoned gti boxes where harder to get 'cos he was on LSD/PCP/Rocks, etc, etc.

Is the gearing different in a GTi box, I am sure the jetta I used to have was a bit more leisurely on the Mway,

just off to put the kettle on.....