help wanted mk1 engine conversion what to do????????????????

i have recently purchased a early mk1 golf with a busted engine and am thinking of a engine change. now i am wondering whats the best thing to do i have a chance to get a 1600 gti engine or could go bigger whats the best way to go without doing too many big mods to the shell like full wiring ans engine mount movments. would be gratefull of any help many thanks micc :dontknow:  :dontknow:  :dontknow:  :dontknow:  :dontknow:

what engines in it at the mo?

if its only a 1.1 i have a 1.3 you can put in it, with out swoping anything easy to put in to,

simon

Polo GT or 1.4 ABD with GT injection system is a good setup without too much mechanical hassle.

If you got a good 1600 available for the right money I would go for that - reputed to be a very smoooth and rev happy engine.

Not worth spending time and money on going faster until you have experienced and got used to a 1600 which I am assuming from your post that you haven't.

I am sure it will raise a smile     as it will offer good performance.

originaly it was a 1500 ls i think thats what he said when i got the car. it has had a 1600 in lately, but its out now was thinking 2.0 16v or staying with the 1600 gti from a mk1

Im assumoing if it was a 1500 the engine mount will be in place for a 16v,  the simple solution would be to get a 1600 on twin webbers, but then if this is a daily driver the fuel costs would be quite high.

for outright performance you cant go wrong with a 2L 16v  8)

Go for a 2.0l valver

U want regret it!

looks very nice dose it fit or do you need to squeeze it in and what about the wieing loom

It fits nicely and if you make some effort using non standard parts to crate more room than there is deffo no problem sloting it in

I'v used corsa diesel rad that fits under slam panel and fans are scorpio cosworth twin jobie which is well slim

Need extra room as i will be going throttle bodies route as soon as engine is run

The only clearance issue i'v got is gearbox to lower brace, but it is bigger cable change box

Oh yea, wiring loom…

I'v used complete wiring from a corrado including fuse box which i'v relocated to driver side

But if you got 1.8 gti to start with it is not complicated to addapt

cheers for help