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mk2 gti gearbox's
« on: 22 September 2004, 22:30 »
I want to fit a 16v gti box on my 8v gti. wat else would i need to replace? Clutch plate was it  ???

mechanical junkies help me out here ;)
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Re: mk2 gti gearbox's
« Reply #1 on: 23 September 2004, 09:20 »
input shafts are bigger so u need a 16v clutch

tbh there is no gain in puttin a 16v box into an 8v
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Re: mk2 gti gearbox's
« Reply #2 on: 23 September 2004, 10:35 »
Would make for interesting driving though - I'd imagine a 16v box is geared for the engine revvin' between say 4 and 7 grand; really a 8v should be driven from 3500 to 5500.

You change gear frequently enough in and 8v without having a 1500 rpm power band that a 16v box would give you !! (well in theory)
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Re: mk2 gti gearbox's
« Reply #3 on: 23 September 2004, 10:49 »
if you get the gearbox code of your current box and compare it against the 2y box using this link you'll find there is no real difference

http://www.scirocco.org/gears/

its a pointless exercise. u should only be lookin to change your box if its mangled!!
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Re: mk2 gti gearbox's
« Reply #4 on: 23 September 2004, 10:53 »
the different 2nd gear ratio in the 16v is to allow it to hit 60mph, because in those days it was all about 0-60 times!!

and 8v with the same gearing will not hit 60mph in 2nd as its unable to rev high enough
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Re: mk2 gti gearbox's
« Reply #5 on: 23 September 2004, 10:54 »
Rub it in why don't you ....  >:(
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Re: mk2 gti gearbox's
« Reply #6 on: 23 September 2004, 11:54 »
the reason why im askin is coz ive got a nasty crunch and can get hold of a puka 16v one :P
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Re: mk2 gti gearbox's
« Reply #7 on: 23 September 2004, 11:58 »
then fire ahead with it!


david - u know u'd love a 16v ;D
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« Reply #8 on: 23 September 2004, 12:02 »
Looking back I should have got one, but given the money and time I had I'm still over the moon with what I got !!

If I wasn't planning an engine conversion I'd be on the hunt I must admit  ;D

I'm quite tempted just to get a 2.0 16v from a mk3 - ALOT cheaper than say a g60 - and 180 bhp should be easy from that ...
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Re: mk2 gti gearbox's
« Reply #9 on: 23 September 2004, 12:13 »
and a lot more reliable.

G60's are gettin long in the tooth nowadays - id stay away from any thoughts of doing a conversion with one
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