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Offline rfn_hodgson

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could i do this??
« on: 09 December 2012, 16:06 »
so i love the 1.8 turbo engine but all i do is spin so i was thinking 4x4 route so could i get say a vw golf mk4 v5/v6 and put a 1.8 turbo engine in??


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Offline tweed

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Re: could i do this??
« Reply #1 on: 09 December 2012, 16:27 »
Get a 2.8 4motion then fit a 1.8t 20v with k04 turbo. Yes you can do it. May as well buy a s3 though

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Offline rfn_hodgson

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Re: could i do this??
« Reply #2 on: 09 December 2012, 16:49 »
but i love the mk4 platform, dont get me wrong the s3 is nice but im a vw fan :)

cheers tho buddy :)


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Offline Jimble

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Re: could i do this??
« Reply #3 on: 09 December 2012, 16:52 »
Orrr go easy on the go pedal and save yourself a fortune??


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Offline jonrandom

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Re: could i do this??
« Reply #4 on: 09 December 2012, 17:11 »
Its been done a few times but looks expensive. Been following this build on ukmkivs

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/435362.aspx

would be awesome tho, would like to get my engine AWD in the long run, doubt id be allowed or have the cash!  :embarrassed: :laugh:

Offline damien010685

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Re: could i do this??
« Reply #5 on: 09 December 2012, 17:32 »
For starters its not perm 4x4 costs a lot as well mate have seen a few threads on ukmk4s seriously deep pockets required

Offline navmk4gti

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Re: could i do this??
« Reply #6 on: 10 December 2012, 13:06 »
Just get a v6 the standard 2.8 engine is poky enough  :grin:
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