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Offline TanK_VW

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Mk3 Newbie
« on: 14 February 2007, 13:18 »
Hi All,

I am sure this question has been asked many times before but as you can see from from my signature below I am more used to MK2.

I have bought a MK3 1.8 GL (i know not another non GTI)  What can i do to get a bit more power. or is it not even worth it.

Thanks

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Re: Mk3 Newbie
« Reply #1 on: 14 February 2007, 13:22 »
Tanks mate being brutally honest it aint worth it!

Go find a decent 16v then think about tuning.
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Re: Mk3 Newbie
« Reply #2 on: 14 February 2007, 13:25 »
thats what i thought.


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Re: Mk3 Newbie
« Reply #3 on: 14 February 2007, 13:34 »
It does not look like it will be getting a GTi this year.

but my other option would be putting my brother VR6 engine (the rest of the car is falling a part) into the GL.  Would it be a mission to do or a car be done with out to much bother?

or again, is it a dont bother thing?

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Re: Mk3 Newbie
« Reply #4 on: 14 February 2007, 14:08 »
Its a worthwhile swop as you have a complete donor car.
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Re: Mk3 Newbie
« Reply #5 on: 14 February 2007, 14:14 »
is it a straight swap? i have a mate who is an out of work mechanic. but what sort of time would it take to do the change?

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Re: Mk3 Newbie
« Reply #6 on: 14 February 2007, 15:39 »
Its not really the nuts and bolts that take the time but the wiring loom and such!
I mean you will have to change everything, gearbox, driveshafts/hubs etc.
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