Decisions, decisions.

[Ninja]

So, I'm gong to be saving for a mortgage, but before I do I want one last big treat for myself.

Princess is currently rocking her powerhouse of an engine, the 8v. However, I want more raw power. (Some actual power).

I have decided to go down the transplant route.

My budget is £1000 incl fitting, possibly a tad more.

What I need from the car...

Reliability, tourqes, power, ease of maintenence.

What I am not bothered about...

Economy, tuning.

R32 is out of the question. The only choices I'm considering are above.

Additionally, I've had a quote of a 16v swap out incl parts for £1000. I understand a turbo will be more.

If someone wants to earn some money doing a transplant for me, give me a shout.

Help. 

[VW BUSH]

Why fit what you can buy in standard car form?
Turbo all the way, complete donor cars available from £500......

[Ninja]

Why fit what you can buy in standard car form?
Turbo all the way, complete donor cars available from £500......

Because mine is an anni, and a decent anni... Nevermind a decent 16v anni, is hard to come by! 

[barrym381]

Why fit what you can buy in standard car form?
Turbo all the way, complete donor cars available from £500......

Because mine is an anni, and a decent anni... Nevermind a decent 16v anni, is hard to come by! 

sell the boat an just buy a 1.8t mk4 

[Ninja]

Why fit what you can buy in standard car form?
Turbo all the way, complete donor cars available from £500......

Because mine is an anni, and a decent anni... Nevermind a decent 16v anni, is hard to come by! 

sell the boat an just buy a 1.8t mk4 

Had a 1.8t mk4. Hated every second of ownership. Can't put my finger on why, it just wasn't for me. Biggest car mistake I've made. It felt so rollie polie In the corners and felt heavy.

Good car, reliable, just not for me.

I will say though, I would have another.. But NOT standard. I think I hated it because standard mk4s are so ugly. :-(

[JC]

strange suggestion, but as its an anni, why not keep it original. 

buy an old 8v lump, rebuild and dress the engine bay out -engine / g/box etc

 

[barrym381]

Why fit what you can buy in standard car form?
Turbo all the way, complete donor cars available from £500......

Because mine is an anni, and a decent anni... Nevermind a decent 16v anni, is hard to come by! 

sell the boat an just buy a 1.8t mk4 

Had a 1.8t mk4. Hated every second of ownership. Can't put my finger on why, it just wasn't for me. Biggest car mistake I've made. It felt so rollie polie In the corners and felt heavy.

Good car, reliable, just not for me.

I will say though, I would have another.. But NOT standard. I think I hated it because standard mk4s are so ugly. :-(

they are all like this standard  try spending the grand you have on 1 after swaping out the boat towards 1

[Ninja]

strange suggestion, but as its an anni, why not keep it original. 

buy an old 8v lump, rebuild and dress the engine bay out -engine / g/box etc

 

My 8v is actually really tidy. But I just want it to go.. More. It sounds the business though.

It's like, "ARRRRGHHHHHH IM GOING TO GET TO 60 REAAALLLY FAST AAAARRRGHHHH"

10 seconds later... "Phew, I'm knackered now."

Bless her.. She tries.

[Ninja]

Why fit what you can buy in standard car form?
Turbo all the way, complete donor cars available from £500......

Because mine is an anni, and a decent anni... Nevermind a decent 16v anni, is hard to come by! 

sell the boat an just buy a 1.8t mk4 

Had a 1.8t mk4. Hated every second of ownership. Can't put my finger on why, it just wasn't for me. Biggest car mistake I've made. It felt so rollie polie In the corners and felt heavy.

Good car, reliable, just not for me.

I will say though, I would have another.. But NOT standard. I think I hated it because standard mk4s are so ugly. :-(

they are all like this standard  try spending the grand you have on 1 after swaping out the boat towards 1

Maybe, but I'm weird. It would have to be an anni so I can feel special.

[barrym381]

strange suggestion, but as its an anni, why not keep it original. 

buy an old 8v lump, rebuild and dress the engine bay out -engine / g/box etc

 

My 8v is actually really tidy. But I just want it to go.. More. It sounds the business though.

It's like, "ARRRRGHHHHHH IM GOING TO GET TO 60 REAAALLLY FAST AAAARRRGHHHH"

10 seconds later... "Phew, I'm knackered now."

Bless her.. She tries.

stick the sail up then might help it