MODDING AN 8V

[forzanerazzurri]

I have an 8v gti fomr 1985 and the engine has been rebuilt and has 150compression in all 4 cylinders. i really wanted to mod up the engine,  any reccomendations??  i have been looking all over the net for mods but they dont seem to exist for the 8v without digi.  no turbo kits no cold air induction  etc also i wanted t oget a sport clutch... any ideas?  i was looking to get at least 40 hp more

[SoundillusioN]

8v k-jetted dubs r in some way a little hard to mod. If not done already u could start with the small things first and work ya way up.  Beacause u need the metering head to stay in place, it can't be replaced with an induction kit.  what u can do is modify it.  Large holes drilled in the bottom of the box, added with a k & N panel filter and a cold air pipe feeding it from behind the grill.  Bigger bore exhaust, four branch manifold, gas flow the head, high lift cams. that should get u a good 30 brake. as far as turbo's go I think its more of a universal job. not a specific kit. Some time it works out cheaper and more reliable to swap ur engine for another one that was already designed to be blown.  Maybe a G60 conversion would help u get way above ur expected figues.  If u want me to expand on the above then just say as these r only only pointers. As far as conversions go, someone will have to help me.  As far a clutch goes try http://www.candrenterprises.co.uk/transmissions.htm as an example.

[marcus123]

c and r are good,

but f**kin expensive

id go for a g60 conversion personally, done by midland vw for 2k all in!

[SoundillusioN]

That?s a very good price, have you got a URL for future reference?  

[mk1]

Another way to upgrade your 8v clutch is to use a 16v pressure plate .
Steve.

[forzanerazzurri]

how much BHP for the G60?  plus im in canada,  u think it will be available here?

[forzanerazzurri]

and i dont really know what fuel injection system i have,  i have a us model gti fomr 85,  and in my haynes book it says CIS and DIGI 2 only,  i have an isv,  but not sure which i have  .. any way to tell?  and what about a big bore intake??  whats that all about

[mk1]

G60 engine is about 160hp. CIS fuel injection has 4 fuel pipes coming from the metering unit to each individual injector, digi has electronic injectors that are in a rail.
Steve.

[forzanerazzurri]

is there any way i can do an engine swap for a 16v?  do i need to replace the fuel injecxtion system or anythign else?