Engine Conversions?
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Engine Conversions?
I am 17 soon and i am looking into getting a 1.1 - 1.3 Mk1 golf, The only problem is i am a speed freak and i would like to know what engine's and what would i need to change to get a bigger engine put in, Such as a 1.3 polo engine etc etc. I am apprentice vehicle technician so the company i work for said they would let me use there ramp's and tools to get the job done. Thanks Jay
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Then you get your hands on a 2L bottom end from golf mk3 or passat, or audi 80. Look for engine codes 3A, 2E, AGG.
Because if you have a 1,8 gti you can use the head from that on the 2L bottom end. Both power and torque gain. win win situation
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Also, use the k-jetronic from the 1,8gti, or go for carbs with plugged injector holes.
The conversion is pretty straight on, just find yourself a guide and it could be done in a couple of days.
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Your age will count against you in any case but there is no point modding a car you cant afford in the first place.
Im not trying to put you off but unless your dad's a premier football star you will find it expensive just running a small block.
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Plus they are relatively cheap!
heres a vid of one on bike carbs…
Mk1 golf bike carbs giving it death... - YouTube
Need i say more
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Why should you be different?
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Jeevesraf said
Get your self some trade insurance, you can drive what you like then. (can't take your no claims back to normal insurance afterwards tho).
I bet it would have strict conditions attached, which would render it only for trade/business use, ie road tests (for example a car salesman selling a car), delivery, etc NOT for personal or social use, which would render it useless in these circumstances.
The likelyhood of being caught is very high because police tend to stop these types of car (insurance) on sight and the onus is on the person to prove it falls within the restrictions in place.
Also, to obtain it, you'll need a business + trade references.
Also, they'll STILL consider the age/experience of the named drivers on it, and set the price accordingly. Think about it - if it were to cover any vehicle, then on the grand scale of things a souped up old Mk1 isn't that high, it would allow driving of Porsches, Ferrari, etc etc
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Jaycanning said
Because i will be cheeky and not tell the insurance i have replaced the wimpy 1.1 engine for a 1.8 flying machine haha. I would put a 1.4 engine in but i am looking at doing a full rebuild on the car so i want it to top notch exterior and interior.
its people like u who make insurance so expensive. Everyone has to start off with a little slow car deal with it until u can afford a faster car
i thought u have to be over 21 for traders ?
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Jaycanning said
Because i will be cheeky and not tell the insurance i have replaced the wimpy 1.1 engine for a 1.8 flying machine haha. I would put a 1.4 engine in but i am looking at doing a full rebuild on the car so i want it to top notch exterior and interior.
Not cool man, not cool.
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your all correct in what your saying however.
big risk you know.
also if you want to love your car soo much. why the hurry. a lot of young guys like you, get too hasty and smash up their beloved.
chill for a year or two.
dont mean to jynx you either.
im fully comp and im still not able to drive my dads cars. toyota supra and a 300zx because it dosnt cover you to drive others until 25. if id known that i would have told them to stick fully comp up their bummy bum bums lol.
WE ALL LEARN!!
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I'll keep paying my insurance (the full cost, for all the mods declared) knowing I can sleep easy at night, should the worst happen (I've never had a crash either).
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What we should be saying is you need to find yourself another insurance company!!!!!!
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