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Offline chris231280

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Mk3 colour concept gti gearbox question.
« on: 03 June 2009, 13:23 »
Hello everyone, i'm new to this forum and this will be my very first post :)

I've done a few searches on the forum to try and find the answer first but haven't found any.

I've just bought a mk3 (N reg) 2.0 8v gti (engine code AGG) which needs a replacement gearbox. The problem is, the engine has had a bit of work done to it i,e- Stage 2 head (ported and polished), Kent cams, modified ecu, 57i induction kit, cat back exhaust.

Now whilst i think all of these are brill  :grin:, I can see why the original gearbox is broke. I don't imagine it would've been designed for the power the car's now putting out (approx 160bhp)

Can anyone advise of a suitable gearbox to replace it?
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Mk3 colour concept gti gearbox question.
« Reply #1 on: 03 June 2009, 13:39 »
I don't think yours is running 160bhp, a standard gearbox will be fine, you cannot fit a 16v one unless you convert to hydraulic clutch.
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Re: Mk3 colour concept gti gearbox question.
« Reply #2 on: 03 June 2009, 13:42 »
Thanks for your reply, is that hard to do the hydrolic conversion?

What would you think it would be putting out (bhp)
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Offline shepgti

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Re: Mk3 colour concept gti gearbox question.
« Reply #3 on: 03 June 2009, 13:44 »
as wayne said just replace it with another 020 gearbox (this may help http://boneybradley.webs.com/thegearboxes.htm)
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Re: Mk3 colour concept gti gearbox question.
« Reply #4 on: 03 June 2009, 13:45 »
Quote from: chris231280 on 03 June 2009, 13:42
Thanks for your reply, is that hard to do the hydrolic conversion?

What would you think it would be putting out (bhp)

i'd say 130, 140 max!
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Re: Mk3 colour concept gti gearbox question.
« Reply #5 on: 03 June 2009, 13:46 »
Quote from: chris231280 on 03 June 2009, 13:42
Thanks for your reply, is that hard to do the hydrolic conversion?

What would you think it would be putting out (bhp)

Not sure, it is 115 standard, I cannot see you adding 45bhp even with all that work, a standard gearbox will be fine, they are not the strongest but I would think it failed due to age / miles.
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Re: Mk3 colour concept gti gearbox question.
« Reply #6 on: 03 June 2009, 13:56 »
Cheers guys, that's really helpfull.

What would the bhp have been originally then?
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Re: Mk3 colour concept gti gearbox question.
« Reply #7 on: 03 June 2009, 13:58 »
Quote from: chris231280 on 03 June 2009, 13:56
Cheers guys, that's really helpfull.

What would the bhp have been originally then?

115 like wayne said  :grin: :wink: (btw the 16v's are 150bhp as standard)
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Re: Mk3 colour concept gti gearbox question.
« Reply #8 on: 03 June 2009, 14:02 »
Oooops, didn't see wayne's post  :laugh:

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Re: Mk3 colour concept gti gearbox question.
« Reply #9 on: 03 June 2009, 15:13 »
most power vag ever put thru the 020 is 136bhp from the 2.0 16v 9a US spec MK2.  I'd imagine it would be closer to 136 than 160 ;)
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