i put a mk3 2.0 8v into my mk2, completely standard except an induction kit (airbox didnt fit on wing and was rubbing alternator belt), although am still on the 1.8 driver gearbox.
we did a club convoy from portsmouth to guildford for no rice last wed eve...
1st (although its a useless gear) 2nd and 3rd gear i pushed my mates abf ibiza out the way,couldnt catch me til halfway through 4th. have never put it on a rolling road, and dont particularly care if it aint set up right, if it can keep an abf at bay up to 4th, im a happy man!
so, 16v can kiss my 8v arse!!