MK1 Engine Conversion

Hi I?m looking for a bit of advise, used to have a Mk1 Golf many years ago, but out grew the car and moved onto bigger and better. I?ve recently decided to purchased a Project Mk1 GTi and I?m looking to convert it in a big way.

Back in the day the done thing was the G40 and G60 engines, heard a few whispers about 1.8t from the TT being the current weapon of choice. I?m looking for some information as to the any companies out there doing the conversions to the 1.8t or even any suggestions on other mk1 engine conversions. Answers on a postcard

Get to WH Smiths and buy GOLF+ , VW Performance and any other VW mag you can find for the best answer . You will find out more by reading over a few months what can be done and how , look on Google for web sites on modification for VW . It can be done , and has been but you need too do your own research and the above mags are a great source of reference , plus you can buy back issues .

Hope you have a big wallet   Good luck ……..

Check out TSR-Performance Ltd they've been doing what you describe for years. Sure they do a 1.8 Turbo conversion, but as Chudd says get your wallet out 8O

Cheers

I don't want to drive you away, but the Club Gti forums have a lot of info about 1.8T 20V conversions…

Just make sure you come back here to share your progress!!!  :wink:

Cheers guys all good information

I have about 50 old golf mags from issue 1, but like i say been away from the scene for such a long time, dont know what the done thing is at the moment.  

An yes will keep up to speed with the latest on the project.

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I bought a 83 Mk1 1.8 today, its an ex show car with many apearances in Max power, golf ect. Needs abit of work to restore it to its former glory but it will all be worth it.

Ahhhhhhh its good to be back

Was it this one ? x5pea !

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4612496360&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

 

Cheers………..

aye what u think ?

that looks familiar, wasn't it discussed on ehre a bit ago as its been on sale for some time?

Or am i thinking of another one?

Yes we have seen it look at …….

The Mk1 Golf Owners Club


http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2058&highlight=soundoff+car


It's local to me and been for sale for at least 2 years ..

Sorry but at least you are aware .

Dont see that as a negative mate, its not in too bad shape if u ask me

2k for a mk1 GTI aint bad, contacted GTI engineering who confirmed all the work, ive dun many mk1's over the years and have seen many in alot worse shape. more than happy, it a good starting point. :-)

Looks ok to me, as you say it's a good start point, better than paying ?500 ish for a load of ald rot!
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better than 5k that is was on originally if I remember right!

Its not got the sound equipment in it anymore, but its a solid Mk1, with a shead load of money spent on it.

Well chuffed

i went and lookd at that myself but walkd away! its going round the fuel cap, rear valance is shot, front suspension passenger side is shot (thats why the front acrh is broke) none of the locks workand thers no interior in it! on a betta note it is a nice colour, im goin to look at mk1 g60 instead at the weeknd so keep your fingers crossd that its a good one! :roll:

Hey

I think i know a bit of the histroy of that car. well i know the guy who put it together. They used to call it 'Iced Gem', it was put together by VW Perfection. The guy who 'sorted' it is called stephan and  it used to be the 'Loudest Mk1 1' ever. I think it has been beaten since then tho!

If you want i can find out more about it routes if you want!

Cheers James  :mrgreen:

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cheers james