TSR engines
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TSR engines
i've always fancied a TSR Silverstone conversion (2.1 8v kicking out 165bhp!) its not cheap though at ?3230 plus upgrading everything else for that matter. After talking to them i told that this engine is about 100kg heavier then the standard 1600 gti and produces 55bhp more and alot more talk (sorry can't spell it the correct way). has anyone had one installed or any TSR engine, was you happy with the result. Is it worth it?
Big boys toys do a 1900 big bore engine alot cheaper ?1450 fitted i think with 135bhp, anyone had one of these? any good?
Don't know what to do my engine has head gasket gone and sounds like the tappets need doing also, what is the cheapest and best all round package? was told by TSR that i could'nt do a 16v conversion on my 1600 block? and they seem like hard work to me not being any good with electrics and that.
thanks for the help Gurv :mrgreen:
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dont get me wrong TSR are a reputable company and im sure your engine will be the dogs danglers. but have you thought about a 16v upgrade??
you can pick the engine up for not too much these days or you can pick up a whole donor car for under 500 pounds if your lucky. then all your gonna need is a company (because it sounds like you cant do it yourself) to put it in. that should cost between ?400 - 700 i guess from professionals. that leaves you at under ?1,500 for a 16v upgrade which is considerbaly more tuneable than the 8v block!!
just my opinon mate…
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What should i do go with the donor 16v idea or go with the 1900 fully rebuilt option (they do a 2.0 option also for ?200 more)
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or you could get hold of a smashed up mk3 gti 16v NOT A MK2!!!!! for say ?350 and do a full conversion, that way you have virtually everything you need other than suspension and subframe (more or less) and you'll crack 150bhp no problem.
i bet all in you'd be lookin at ?2000
thats sounds more like it a good deal, (in my opinion! :wink: )
keep us updated with whatever you choose to do. i love hearing about things like this.
p.s i paid in total ?783 for my 1.8 8v to be fully re-built. it is being delivered at my house (FINALLY) next weekend. but, i changed my mind and am going in a different direction so the engine, wiring loom and re-conditioned gearbox will be up for sale soon so keep an eye out 8)
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Keep us posted
Andy
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MK2 GTI 8v
Imitation Magic Tree - 'Black Ice' smell
Plenty of rust
Embarrasing fuel problem
Porous cooling system!
MK2 GTI 8v
Imitation Magic Tree - 'Black Ice' smell
Plenty of rust
Embarrasing fuel problem
Porous cooling system!
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dubburke said
You could buy another sound mk1 for that money which will already be modified 8O
Good point, last year on ebay there was a stunning MK1 gti in Helios Blus, shiny split-rims etc. Looked real nice and with a well done 16V conversion. Can't recall the BHP but sure it was 150BHP+(??) as plenty mods.
I'm sure it sold for the ?2500-?3000 mark.
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1962 Rover P4 80
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1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Dougelove said
I think Kins is the man you need to speak to he has a head for sale.
Yep I have a TSR pack A head for sale for a 1600gti (unused condition!). To buy from TSR they are ?588.
I'm after ?280 for it :wink:
"The first stage in head improvement and the ideal starting point for fast-road conversions. This head is reconditioned as for the standard head then expertly gas flowed with valves and valve seats re-profiled for optimum gain.
Pack A heads are available for all sizes of carburettor and fuel injected engines up to 2 litres and can run with the appropriate unleaded fuel. "
TSR-Performance Ltd
I used to own a mk1 - well I've had 2 actually - YDU 720X & SMU 420Y. Currently I drive an 98 Scotia White Mitsubishi Evolution V RS…. fancy getting another mk1 someday
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KAR-MANN said
Having the same probs myself,original engine is getting very tired and at 220k don't know how long its going to last.Must admit though I really rate the 8v I dont like the drive of the 16v as much.Try a company called OEMParts a guy called Jeramy 01603 722583 they do a 2ltr 8v for around ?1500 ish,thats what I was looking at
If you want original, VEGE engines to replacement (exchange) 1.8 8V for about ?995
http://www.vegeuk.com/ - Allow pop-ups for this site or you wont get in!
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1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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its going to be a bargain!
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