8v and 16v gearboxes

[Grim_Reaper]

hi guys...i wanted to ask if there is a difference between the 1.8 8v gearbox and a 2.0 16v gearbox both from mk3

need a quick-ish reply if possable

thanks

[saul79]

8v is cable and the 16v is hydraulic ,big difference in gear ratios too

[Grim_Reaper]

right thanks all i needed to know

[Mikester]

Yep, ratios are far different. remember this from last time someone asked, lol

[Grim_Reaper]

Yep, ratios are far different. remember this from last time someone asked, lol

oops im not on here very often...should have done a search

[boneybradley]

its only 3rd and 4th that are really different to a normal gti 020 box (all 8v models have this box and the 16v has an 02a i think??).. if you have a 2.0 and want more mid range revs get a 1.8 box fittted

[saul79]

but then you lose top end -doesnt really matter though ,you dont drive top speed for long 

[Mikester]

You dont drive top speed at all on UK roads. only those private roads that appear frequently on Youtube.! lol

[Grim_Reaper]

so i can use the 1.8 driver box with a valver lump??? that makes me happy lol slightly different question, i want to use 5 stud hubs on the front, do i need to change the driveshafts aswell or is it a matter of just replacing the hubs??? also, on the rear is it the same or should i change the beam?

You dont drive top speed at all on UK roads. only those private roads that appear frequently on Youtube.! lol

lol...not all that bothered about top end now days, got me in enough trouble as it is :p

[boneybradley]

no you need a 16v box...and if your changing to the 16v box get the driveshafts and hubs too and larger brakes...oh and its far more simple to fit a full rear axle (with discs)

I am believing your using a 1.8driver to fit a 16v engine too??