best modifications?

Hi all,
Ive just bought 1.8 8v from a scirocco (not sure of the engine code)
Its got two twin 45 webers on it.
Im just wandering what modifications I can do to get the bhp up?
I dont really have a budget tbh and im in no rush. I would like to get her up to the 200 bhp mark.
Thanks

200bhp will need a turbo , you wont get that power from a n/a 1.8
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or a supercharger  

You'll be needing a different engine tbh but you can get above 150bhp with a 16v engine and not too much work to change

You'd be throwing a lot of money into an 8v to reach 200 when 170ish is reachable with a 16v on throttle biddies which you have. Of you ran a 16v on those with piper cams and aftermarket ignition I.e mega jolt you'd be seeing closer to 200 when mapped and rolling roaded properly?

Mods you could do are endless, port and polish head, gas flow head, piper cams, lighten a balance various parts I.e flywheel.

Wouldn't be very cheap, is it a cross flow head or are inlet and exhaust manifold on same side, get a lot of heat soak if it's this head.

Nitrous

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Think 200 was abit to much lol been looking at a Kent cam kit, or kr cam, will the kr cam fit? If so which would be the best

Think 200 was abit to much lol been looking at a Kent cam kit, or kr cam, will the kr cam fit? If so which would be the best

Neither KR cam will fit the 8V engine.

Oh. Sorry for my basic knowledge lol :/ im a paint sprayed/panel better and new to the whole mechanic side of it. Gotta start somewhere though.

VERY unusual for a basher/squirter to try to find out which end of a screwdriver to use! :twisted: Most of them think a selection of hammers is all they need.
Wish you luck, shoot for the sky (200bhp) but keep a realistic idea of what is affordable (150bhp).
Be aware, we ALL make that same mistake.

Yeah heard that a few times :/ managed to strip my whole mk1 caddy down to a shell without any problems ( ...... Except dropping my head light and it rolling down the drive) .id be happy with 150bhp tbh, im mainly building this project for the looks and sound, and to build up my experience, and to use the car on weekends

the Mk1 Golf is so light that 150bhp is more than enough, for the public roads. 200bhp is easiest achieved with a 1.8T conversion, which is quite popular these days, though. Before this engine conversion was popular, plenty of people have done it, but not without hassle, a lot of effort and time/money.

200bhp…
NA 8v never

8v with cam, head work and 2l bottom end will get you 150bhp

16v a lot of money to get there, 2l bottom end, cams, porting/polishing other bits needed

G60, could be cheap but adds up if you want peace of mind on the conversion

1.8T same as G60, engines are cheap enough these days but the extras add up, intercooler, pipe work, mounts etc

Im gonna run it as it is atm I think, im just gonna strip it down and polish it all and powder coat bits. I know the guy I bought the engine of has done alot of work to it already. Anyone know of anyone selling a n/s door of five door of caddy?

I've just got hold of a 2.0 16v engine for not to much Might be the way forward
Also a beater/painter trying a conversion ;-) let you know how I get on hoping for around 170bhp

Hahaa probly shouldnt of mentioned I was a better/sprayed :/ lol

I've just spent £1000's on mods for my ABF 16v conversion.

Newman 288 cams, lighter flywheel, engine components balanced, full engine rebuild, ported/polished cyl head, head rebuilt fully, everything port matched, chipped ECU, 4-2-1 manifold/no cat/ss centre and back box, k&n cone filter with cold air feed, 020 rebuilt gearbox, upgraded black diamond clutch kit, better ignition leads blah blah blah. It's even been to TSR Performance. It still probs isn't over 175-180bhp ;-( Never the less it is still a beast of a car and goes like F**k!!

Go for the 1.8 20v Turbo 225BHP engine and your already there ! I wish I'd have saved myself the hassle or just stuck with the standard 1.8 8v DX. Would have made my bank balance more appealing to females!

Kent cam or similar will pep things up a bit, if you can afford it a good head job would help… (gas flowed that is)!

Maybe a 4 branch mainifold will help breathing too.

With the carbs you need to make sure you have the correct type of fuel pump, filter and pressure regulator, carbs need a good flow of fuel @ low pressure, typically 3 - 4 psi

BHP is all pub talk, what you need to look at is the torque figure of the engine and where in the rev range this is coming in, i think a healthy mid range is the best way!