Mk3 Golf 1.4 AEX how to modify

[patryk92]

Hello, Im new here.

I've got a 1995 mk3 Golf with AEX engine fitted.
I want to make it quicker, but I dont know where to start, I was thinking of swaping the engine to ABF but Im only 17, and the insurance would be a killer, and my engine is quite low millage, so I'd rather stick to this one.
Im an apprentice so I can do the work at the garage, but dont know where to start.
Any advice appriciated..

Regards, Patryk.

[popleyruss]

Bike carbs??? Full exsaust and that's pretty much it for now . Coilovers nice wheels

[patryk92]

Is it hard to change it to bike carb ? what do i need ?

[popleyruss]

Have a look on the search mate

[popleyruss]

Also checkout clubpolo for build thread as a couple on there

[Wayne]

Save up and buy something quicker.

Switching to carbs is a backward step.

[GrandMstRamRod]

no point at all making the 1.4 quicker as i now, had one now for 6 months just enjoy the fuel consumption, and make it look smart, what my plans are!

[LazyLunatic]

Like above, just wait and buy a gti when insurance goes down.

Can bike carb it but need a custom manifold to suit the carbs, and something like megajolt to run the ignition. They sound good and you'll get more torque. Don't expect more power. Mpg will go down too.

Sticking in another engine is an option at a later date when insurance drops and if you get attached to the car or have put a lot of work in it.

I'd say work on suspension, get handling right, tidy up the body, nice rims, stance, strip it out, whatever.

[patryk92]

Yes, i found some modifications available for my engine, but its not worth it, just gonna do engine maitenance work as its all it need really. Its very reliable and quite nippy for what it is.

[LazyLunatic]

Yes, i found some modifications available for my engine, but its not worth it, just gonna do engine maitenance work as its all it need really. Its very reliable and quite nippy for what it is.

That's it mate. You can add an induction kit for sound, but you'll loose a few MPG's. Keep the engine standard and running sweet bud and work on having a solid base car for a conversion later on down the line.

If you get serious about a conversion, maybe get some decent brakes, coilies, polybushes, etc. Then when it comes to your new engine, you don't have to worry about upgrading anything else. I'm sure insurers don't mind better brakes.