20v in a mk1?

[Optimus Wol]

Dont suppose anyone has got any info on putting a 20v in a mk1? i know for a motor going cheap, and i want something small and light to put it in..........   

also could the mk4 g/box be used, or would i need something else etc, etc.

ta for any help

[Dizzie]

mk3 or g60 box is better as the mounts are in the right place. other than that it's a straight drop in.

[Optimus Wol]

so the engine mounts are in the same place? was thinking of doing a mk2, but i didnt want to show you up......
only messing. just a thought, the caddy is basically a mk1 aint it? hmmmmmmmmmmmm....................

[topher]

G6Dub is doing a caddy conversion, she should be able to help you out with details.

[richandhazel]

G6Dub already have a 20V mk1, as well, so definately the ones to talk to....

[richandhazel]

There's some info here that will help:-

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=9059.0

[G6dub]

G6Dub already have a 20V mk1, as well,

yes have 20v in mk1, you need custom engine mounts, and as far as I know I am the only person to have the 6 speed box so far as there is a  lot of custom work to get it in there, so most people use a G60 box.

I am in the process of doing a mk1 caddy it will again have the 20vt and 6 speed box.

The best way I think to do it if doing it yourself is to buy a complete car i.e a crashed one then you can use everything, I have all teh 20v wiring etc... all going in and it also sorts out the costly imobiliser troubles everyone else is getting, as you can use the original ignition and key.

[S11EPS]

G6Dub already have a 20V mk1, as well,

The best way I think to do it if doing it yourself is to buy a complete car i.e a crashed one then you can use everything, I have all teh 20v wiring etc...

This is deffo the smartest way of doing it.

IIRC you were able to use the loom to power the headlights etc in the Mk1 weren't you? Neat job.

[G6dub]

yeah the mk1 has nice bright lights for a change ? and best of all were the moden powered windscreen wipers!

The Caddy will not be as smooth under the bonnet, as I will have a heater this time lol need to be a bit practical.
Picked the Caddy up last week from teh body shop, had the engine bay painted so went from this


to this

[S11EPS]

I can tell its gonna be good already 

When are you hoping to be all done?