Author Topic: 1.6 mk4 to 1.8 t conversion  (Read 2478 times)

Offline coleman

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1.6 mk4 to 1.8 t conversion
« on: 11 June 2010, 15:36 »
Hello everyone. Could anybody tell me what i would need for this conversion ? in know theres the engine, loom, ecu, clocks. Is there anythig else ? thanks

Offline tg1

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Re: 1.6 mk4 to 1.8 t conversion
« Reply #1 on: 11 June 2010, 15:39 »
yeah a jordygti  :grin:

Offline Wurzel

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Re: 1.6 mk4 to 1.8 t conversion
« Reply #2 on: 11 June 2010, 15:43 »
Gearbox

I dont think it's worthwhile trying to do it.
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Offline Wayne

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Re: 1.6 mk4 to 1.8 t conversion
« Reply #3 on: 11 June 2010, 15:47 »
Easier to sell up and buy a turbo

Offline oliver07

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Re: 1.6 mk4 to 1.8 t conversion
« Reply #4 on: 11 June 2010, 16:32 »
as said mate lots of the turbos around ready to go move your toy on and play with the big boys toys
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Offline coleman

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Re: 1.6 mk4 to 1.8 t conversion
« Reply #5 on: 11 June 2010, 18:44 »
how come its not worth it ? is there a lot involved or is it a straight swap ? cheers

Offline oliver07

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Re: 1.6 mk4 to 1.8 t conversion
« Reply #6 on: 11 June 2010, 19:09 »
well engine ,gear box , suspension, brakes, clutch,
mate the list goes on and on

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Re: 1.6 mk4 to 1.8 t conversion
« Reply #7 on: 11 June 2010, 19:27 »
how come its not worth it ? is there a lot involved or is it a straight swap ? cheers

It's not worth it because not only do you need all these parts everyone has listed you need the time and tools to do it or the money to pay for it to be done. And for less you could sell the 1.6 and buy a 1.8T.
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Offline AaronGS

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Re: 1.6 mk4 to 1.8 t conversion
« Reply #8 on: 11 June 2010, 20:03 »
If doing it yourself then it may be worth it. Otherwise may turn out much more than selling yours and buying a 1.8T car.

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Re: 1.6 mk4 to 1.8 t conversion
« Reply #9 on: 11 June 2010, 20:48 »
how come its not worth it ? is there a lot involved or is it a straight swap ? cheers

Building what you can buy is never worth it.