What shall i go for?

[Callum0121]

Hi all,

in the near future im going to invest in a new toy... Golf GTI mk2. This will be my car i shall spend money on and a small project.

my question is, with it not being my day to day car (so fuel isnt a major problem) which enguine shall i go for? Which is more fun to drive and will i get best results with?

I may even think about turning it into a track car.

16v is quicker than the 8v but im not 100% sure on the stats of these. Wich would be best for me?

Dont really fancy the VR6 tbh

(if iv posted in wrong section im sorry, im new and just need a little help )

cheers in advance guys
callum

[dom]

MK2 Gti with a 2.0 ABF

[Callum0121]

whats the spec for this model mate? and the others?

callum

[Wayne]

MK2 Gti with a 2.0 ABF

Good choice

whats the spec for this model mate? and the others?

It is a conversion but 150bhp.

[dom]

MK2 Gti with a 2.0 ABF

Good choice

whats the spec for this model mate? and the others?

It is a conversion but 150bhp.

Yup, it's the 2.0 16v engine found in a Mk3. As Wayne said it's 150bhp and isn't heavy enough to unbalance the car too much

[Callum0121]

think im gonna go for the 16v...

strip it, replace everything (full monty service) should do the trick.

il keep you all posted on status

cheers
callum

[OakeyDoak16v]

Righto mate, see you then.. 

[dan_apps]

8v vs 16v arguement here we come! summary 16v always the winner

[JC]

todays top tip

buy on CONDITION OF THE SHELL

nothing more, nothing less

 

[Ant1981]

I don't see the point in the 2.0 conversion. All you've gained is 11bhp.