mk1 golf engine change, from a 1.3 to a 1.6 gti lump
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Newbie
mk1 golf engine change, from a 1.3 to a 1.6 gti lump
cheers all
luke
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Old Timer
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Local Hero
It's easier to list whats the same.
And then as mentioned not worth as much as an orginal GTI and insurance compnay will kick you in the knackers for having a modified car.
It is possible given enough effort by only way this is really feasible (unless spannering is your hobby) if you had a perfect 11/1300 shell and a rotten GTI with perfect mechanicals.
1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
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Old Timer
Tom :wink:
1991 Diamond silver 1800 16v Corrado 'Betty'
Gone, but not forgotten;
1985 Lemon yellow Polo coupe S
1983 Gambia red Golf C
1983 Diamond silver Golf GX
1981 Mars red Golf GTI
Gone, but not forgotten;
1985 Lemon yellow Polo coupe S
1983 Gambia red Golf C
1983 Diamond silver Golf GX
1981 Mars red Golf GTI
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Newbie
do the engine mounts have to be changed drasticly????. are the driveshafts the same size on all mk1's???? i.e would i need to change the hubs as well????
thanks for input so far, its making me more aware of what im getting into.
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Old Timer
Tom :wink:
1991 Diamond silver 1800 16v Corrado 'Betty'
Gone, but not forgotten;
1985 Lemon yellow Polo coupe S
1983 Gambia red Golf C
1983 Diamond silver Golf GX
1981 Mars red Golf GTI
Gone, but not forgotten;
1985 Lemon yellow Polo coupe S
1983 Gambia red Golf C
1983 Diamond silver Golf GX
1981 Mars red Golf GTI
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Local Hero
Loads to do, fuel tank, pump, lines, drive shafts, gearbox, steering rack (to allow 5 gear linkage) the whole engine, bigger rad, move engine mounts on chassis leg doesnt matter how far you have to move them they still need moving, then there's teh brakes, a 1.3 brakes with a GTI lump in it is it a no no, so then there will be the upgrade to GTI brakes…
So, moral is, If you want a GTI you'd be better of getting one with a tired engine and using the one you got,then sellthe 1.3 on..
The smallblocks great, with a few subtle mods its quick enough, I've recently sold my 83 1.8GTI and have only the 1.3 Cl 5dr, which i love and untill the engine goes boom, its staying..
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Old Timer
Its a HUGE amount of work and expense but its up to you at the end of the day.
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Local Hero
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Old Timer
paul_c said
And you'll be left with a mongrel car.
woof woof
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