Easiest conversion

[F17BAD]

to do what Russ (tShirt2k) has done you will be spending a few k more than likely

would be easier to fit 1.8T

[ortega277]

To fit a 1.8t surely will need custom mounts right? Or am I wrong.

[Wayne]

To fit a 1.8t surely will need custom mounts right? Or am I wrong.

I think it will fit all ok with VR mounts.

[Dan_GTi8v]

1.8t just needs 16v mk3 brackets and vr6 mounts, though a lot of places are now selling vr6 mounts as standard for all models. I got a full set of febi off tierod69 for £50

The 1.8t bolts into the mk4 on the same front bracket as a mk3 as this is attached to the gearbox/starter motor, but also has a side bracket which isnt there on the mk3. All you have to do is unbolt this side bracket and fit the 16v rear bracket into the fixing holes that are already on the 1.8t. Gearbox rear bracket is also the same as the mk3 as you will be running a mk3 02a gearbox

Its pretty straightforward tbh probably no more complicated than fitting a vr6, just more money and a few more bits and pieces need changing over

[tshirt2k]

That's what I was thinking get a good mpg with a diesel. He also said the torque would be good as well.
Dan would you be able to link me to tshirt 2k thread please as I can't find it. Thanks

Click the sig below.  it's not easy. But the base engine can give you options. ~160hp for a scrapyard engine for around £300 ain't to bad and can be fairly economical.

[ortega277]

Cool man cheers for the advise guys been really helpful might look into the 1.8t then would be a bit different in a wagon. In terms of insurance what's the deal? Would it be just like insuring a 1.8t or is it more coz in theory it's a custom car.

[Wayne]

In terms of insurance what's the deal? Would it be just like insuring a 1.8t or is it more coz in theory it's a custom car.

More as it is a conversion, you will need to find a specialist company.

[F17BAD]

VR6 mounts not as good as 16v mounts, rear drivers side is uprated on 16v

you are looking at 2.5k plus to do it right and thats if u do the work yourself

if u choose the ABF route, i have a full setup minus gearbox for sale, loom, ecu, engine etc for £250

[AudiA8Quattro]

Why would the 16v mount be stronger than the vr6 one?

[F17BAD]

Why would the 16v mount be stronger than the vr6 one?

just are, only the rear drivers side, it is heavy duty, same one as used on TDI also.

VR6 uses exactly the same as 8v GTI  all 3 of them, i know because iv checked into all the part numbers that were on my 8v and also on the VR6 high line we broke.. i then checked with the dealer and it was confirmed the rear drivers mount on the ABF is uprated and this is the one to use  it looked a lot different to the 8v/VR6 item when it arrived too