Power from a 16 valver

[DubDave]

As im on the lookout for a 16valver I was wondering how much power could be got from the original block.

I really want to try and stick with the original instead of a conversion so any advice on modifications and what power output they give would be much appreciated!!

[tom26]

with a ported and polished head, decent cam, full system and manifold and a good solid engine to start with - you can expect to see 170 to 180bhp? i've heard anymore than that and the old k jet fuel injection can't keep up!

[Gambit]

you can get 180 from a 2.0 16v running with just a head job & KR head all day long, and thats not even with the WUR mod done to it

basically mines at 150bhp with just the WUR mod on a 1.8 16v, but im sorta hoping you can also get 180bhp from a 1.8 and still have a daily driver. thats the plans for mine. but thats with head job & a set of cams, port matched manifolds and then hopefully remapping the superchip ignition module to get the most out of it

afaik k-jet limit is around 200bhp

[tom26]

Gambit please tell me about this WUR mod and where can i get it done to my 16v??

[stuey]

Stealth racing do it 

[Agreeable Slick]

but im sorta hoping you can also get 180bhp from a 1.8 and still have a daily driver.

You can, mine was easily drivable daily.

afaik k-jet limit is around 200bhp

Correct, mine was 3 away.

[Gambit]

Stealth racing do it 

or do it yourself

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=31611.0

[Gambit]

what all was done to yours slick?

[Agreeable Slick]

Ported, polished, gas flowed, bored out to 2.0, completely lightened, mild cams, full stainless exhaust system. K&N panel, 4-2-1 stainless manifold.

Minds a little tired at the moment, so i think that's it. 

[DubDave]

if i could get that sorta power out of it id stick with the 1.8 then.
Having had a mark 4 golf as my last car im not certain on the older engines.
Are they strong to start off with?