I think the CGTI guys do some times have a tendancy to make things a little over complicated.
I did all of my conversion on my own.
I got a complete 1998 AGG block from a mk3 gti for 150 quids. (just used the bottom end and blanked the breathers)
A 2e code engine dizzy for ?40. (PB dizzy wont fit and AGG dizzy wont work with digifant)
Then ported and polished the PB head my self and fitted a kent fast road cam. Then plonked on AGG block with AGG head gasket.
It now also has a 4 in to 1 stainless header/downpipe feeding the magnex zorst.
Dont know whats wrong with them CGTI boys motors but mine revs right round in all gears. I could proberly do with a sixth gear.
using me standard clutch and cog box but it could proberly do with a new clutch now

its a great conversion

i would definatly do it again if i had to
