wats better

hi there

i wanted to make my mk1 clipper quicker but i was wondering what would be the best thing to do its a 1.8 carb and wanted to know wat is involed in the 2.0 16v conversion or the 2.0 8v as i have heard that the 2.0 8v has more tourque i am a mechanic and i know stuff like changing the fuel pump and lines and so on and on but i have been told that it will go straight in but i have to change the gear box mount is this true if so does someone do a conversion kit and also how straight forward is the wirering to do

or would i be better off staying with my engine and putting twin 40s on with a top end rebuild


thanx terry

twin 40s just for the sound imo

free bumpage btw

If yours is a 1.8 Carb (Clipper?) then your engine mounts will be fine for either the 8V or 16v, both will drop straight in.

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2.0 16V has more torque than 2.0 8V

the old 8v/16v. ultimately depends on cash to required power ratio. there is the option of a 2.0 8v and still run a carb/carbs.

what it is i have been offered a very cheap mk3 gti 2.0 8v and i am going to take it as i know the history of it and know its a good car there was other things i wanted off it ie brakes and that and i thought while i was there i would use the engine just to give mine a bit of a better power


would this be a good idea or do i not bother and stay with mine

by the way before the engine goes in i will be rebuilding it with lots of goodies as well

everything u need here
http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90673