Which lump in a MK2

[Tucker]

Right people,

My my mates got a nice MK2 golf GTI and wants to change the lump. He is thinking of a VR6 lump but would like to know what other options are/whats needed.

He can get hold a VR6 lump and a 20V Turbo out of a MK4.

Advise please?

Cheers
Tucker

[Tucker]

How much work would be needed??

[...joe]

i'd go 20v turbo any day, lighter, easier to tune not so costly if it f**ks up and newer so should last longer, most vr6's are getting a bit long in the tooth and that means expensive rebuilds if they get too bad.


in my opinion!

[...joe]

both fairly easy, but with the 20vt you really need the loom, clocks, keys, ignition, ecu etc etc etc both could be done in a weekend if you get it sorted right.

[Dizzie]

you don't really need the original clocks and key for a 20vt. I haven't 

the ecu can be fiddled with to remove those bits of the imobiliser. either that or you can go down the standalone management route

[...joe]

yeah good point, or use one of those handy QPeng wiring looms to convert digifant to 20vt. thats the way i'd do it....and will do it when i get some cash!

[Tucker]

i knew we would need the ecu, but is it just a case of taking the old engine out and bolting the new one in??

[Blue MK2]

to be honest i was thinking of a VR swap later next year.

20vT sounds too pricey to fit but is more tunable?

whats the cheapest option? whats his budget?

[Tucker]

How much do you think it would cost to fit any of the two??, he can get an engine thats not a prob

[Tucker]

Not to sure on what engine is best blue

I would like to find out all the ins and outs for him.

More advice needed or any links on it

Cheers
Tucker