Freeing up an 8v GTI mk3?

[tsr_adi]

OK so I've bought a mk3 8v GTI, and I'm well aware they're a bit underpowered! In the past I've fitted a decat to an Ibiza GTI with this engine and it did help reducing the engines nasty mid range flat spot, but I'm wondering if theres anything else I can do without breaking the bank to free it up a bit? Its been sat for a while so a good service is in order as well. I've heard of people putting mk2 digifant cams into them as they're not so eco-minded, will this help also?

[Wayne]

Yep mk2 digi cam, panel filter and cold air feed.

[tsr_adi]

What kind of gains should I expect from the above plus a de-cat? And will it pull strongly through the revs like a mk2 digi would?

[Wayne]

What kind of gains should I expect from the above plus a de-cat? And will it pull strongly through the revs like a mk2 digi would?

5bhp to 10bhp and yes will help its response and how it feels

[sharki786]

is that the AGG engine code?

[tsr_adi]

I believe it is yea, well its a 94 M plate so I assume so

[Wayne]

I believe it is yea, well its a 94 M plate so I assume so

Being an early one it will / may be a 2e, AGG was 1996 onwards

[tsr_adi]

How can I identify a 2e from an AGG? And whats the difference?

[Wayne]

How can I identify a 2e from an AGG? And whats the difference?

Early lump is better, post a picture or check the logbook

[sharki786]

The early lump would be ADY >> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Mk3-Golf-GTi-Vento-Sharan-Corrado-2-0-engine-ADY-/350444443701?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51981dd835

but thats same as mine (AGG)

EDIT:

This is the 2E engine>>> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK3-GTI-ENGINE-2-0-2E-/110716934166?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19c73e5816