20vt advice

[scottishpedro]

Hi all

I am thinking about getting a 1.8t conversion done on my 8v gti.  Just looking for some advice about what would be the best donor car to look for/what other parts I would need to buy?

Thanks in advance

Pedro

[Jimmyrallye]

Buy mine its for sale its so much cheapiar than starting from scratch trust me ... Just a quick guide your need a engine i went for a agu engine code as its got a bigger port head than a aum .. Your need

Engine
Down pipe ,custom exhaust
Gearbox clutch flywheel starter motor .. Ive gone full hog mk3 gti 16v drive with cable change
New mounts engine gearbox , rear mount
I needed my existing car loom sorted out due to all corroded wires
The engines ecu decoded
Loom of engine you
Clutch conversion i went for a seat hydro clutch/cable
New brake servo and master brake cyclinder
New inner fuel pump
New intercooler and all pipe work and joiners to suit
Bigger brakes as you got a 8v you will need 16v hubs discs pads

Just a few things of top of my head

[popleyruss]

Also thats not including lambda sensor
Tavch adapter so ur rev counter will work random pipe work for cooling slim line fan is best aswell
Just doing a mk2 conversion at the min

[scottishpedro]

Thanks for the replies guys

Just got a quick quote from Adrian flux of £380 for the year with engine conversion (with offer of cheaper quote over the phone) so that is one potential sticking point ticked off. I just need to look around now and price up what this might cost

[Jimmyrallye]

Cost me over 2.5k just for conversion and performance parts i personaly wouldnt do one again as i lost so much money in doing it will keep it oem stlye next time round

[scottishpedro]

Cost me over 2.5k just for conversion and performance parts i personaly wouldnt do one again as i lost so much money in doing it will keep it oem stlye next time round

That is alot of cash, but maybe worth it for something special.  Comparatively, the £4k I lost in depreciation of my 370z when I sold it this month is worse, and the £17k the previous owner who bought if from new lost own 2 years was a real ball buster! (although it was a lady in fairness)

[Jimmyrallye]

Will be special if your going to keep it i done one from scratch and got used to the power and to go to a ko4 turbo didnt want to throw another grand at it for it not to go up in value... But i enjoyed working on the car if i wos a single man with no kids i would of took it to the next level.. If you need any advice on the conversion drop me a pm

[scottishpedro]

Will be special if your going to keep it i done one from scratch and got used to the power and to go to a ko4 turbo didnt want to throw another grand at it for it not to go up in value... But i enjoyed working on the car if i wos a single man with no kids i would of took it to the next level.. If you need any advice on the conversion drop me a pm

Cheers for that I will do

Pedro

[richking]

Im currently doing this conversion and ive got a standard AGU engine all bolted in with corrado pedal box and everything i need to finish it apart from the intercooler and pipes and it stands me at £850. you just need to shop around

[Jimmyrallye]

Wow £850 is impresive paid just under that for engine gearbox and loom .. Most of my parts wos of ebay as well .. Its all the little things like new clutch/cambelt kit / oil ect my old loom on the the golf wos all corroded and had to rebuild that with the brake servo as it wos all rusty lot more goes in to than just bolting a £700 engine and box of ebay .. Not being negative dude just want you start it you will find your self throwing alot a money at it