1981 Golf MK1 (1.8 20vt) with BBS RMs

Really pushing this forward aren't you!!!  I like all the details and pictures!!  Please keep us updated as I'll be watching this one  

yo, she is going to HOP when she is done….
ive been looking at doing a similar project but I really don't have much experience. Ive got an old mk1 cabrio AUTO (which is shit) the plan is to put something with a bit more GRUNT… If you know what I mean, and at the same time MANUAL.
Im in Dubai so there are ZERO mk1 flying around, so parts are hard to find.

My mate in South Africa has just completed his mk2 project. 2.0 16V turbo 400bhp (now we talking)

Forgot to add my question…. how u finding doing the conversion? Have u done 1 before and would I need MASSIVE help????

Ive found a mk3 16v Manual complete car, which I want to do the swop

christiewarren said

Forgot to add my question…. how u finding doing the conversion? Have u done 1 before and would I need MASSIVE help????

Ive found a mk3 16v Manual complete car, which I want to do the swop

hi mate, im so happy when i see a person who wants to keep golfs on the roads,

when i decided to start this project i ordered haynes restoration manual and haynes service manual. they have very useful informations.
also i  know all parts, because my parents had a golf and she always broke down    in addition, you are a member of The Mk1 Golf Owners Club, so as a club family, everybody will be pleased to help u  :wink:

i understand you about finding parts, because i live in Cyprus and also have troubles to find some parts. but i have friends in UK, and he send me when i buy something.

Mk3 16v is a good donor car. i think you can do this swap with  combine your original parts. explore it to the web, u can find lots of examples…

good luck to ur project. i hope to see it in project pages :wink:

hi mates, i decided to buy a jig, or make it myself

after this week im gonna start to welding, she's  gonna refresh  

so keep eye on me :wink:

these are some pics

on the jig





with my father. father helps, lots of experience :wink:




a shot from my garage




another project from Cyprus: 2,9 VR6 into mk1 cap… :wink:

time to go for welding…




attention to recaro seat :mrgreen:




Flintstones style









new face


engine bay ready for 1.8t


time to go for conversation :wink:




looks qool 8)


see u soon…

Merhaba .

Kolay gelsin çok güzel çalışma.

Wicked , surprised to see so much rust in Cyprus !

Thought the climate was kind to cars

mates, 1.8t now on the car. im so excited it looks so good

i also sent the ecu for immo cancel and remap, its gonna be approx 200 HP with new map

I ll upload pics……



Unfortunately, i had bed rusts chudd, but she will be refresh :wink:  

slm nofear kardesh, tessekurler. tanistigima sevindim, nerelerdensin?

Merhaba ben Turkey/istanbuldayım .

Bu aşağıdaki arabayıda ben yaptım.

Msn varsa görüşelim. benimki golfgti16vmk1@hotmail.com

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=36591&start=60

10 out of 10…. TURBO is alway the way to go. How hard was it to put into your mk1. Im lookin at doing something and getting a mk4 engine will be easy to find. Im living in Dubai and ive got the ONLY mk1 in town, getting parts is almost IMPOSSIBLE!!!!

what about doing all the electrics??

1.8 t conversation is not to hard but need suitable engine mounts. if u use mk4 gearbox like me need to change the output shafts for some 100mm ones from an early diesel mk4 or som of the seats had them with the o2j box. need cable shift parts and something for gearbox. you need an ECU and loom. stand alone ecu is easy to fit than OEM ECU. but if wanna use OEM like me, it will be a litle bit hard. so electric problems are hard issue to solve, so u need professional help for it.  :wink:

thnks

im very happy mates.  

the engine on her, next step is loom, its so hard to cancel abs, airbags, and dash looms but, gonna be done :wink:

these are some pics, detailed pics coming soon… 8)

new belt and tensioner came now. belt tensioner should change, cuz original one is together with mk4 bracket.  KR  tensioner is suitable. im close to start engine by one step.

Cover waiting 8)

I have some news mates: FIRST RUN  

engine starts now. but i have a problem with immo. i dont wanna use or hide mk4 clocks so it have to be canceled!

these are following jobs, which are done.

engine fit
02j gearbox fit
shafts and 100mm' ok
radiator
water hoses
lots of unnecessary cables are put out
hydraulic clutch conversation
fuel tank, pump and lines done…

these are some  pics and also FIRST RUN Video!!!






this is my k03, like new



engine and box on car


a shot of donor mk4: miserable…


and this is FIRST RUN video,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGKsqhnBmT4&feature=channel

cheers

Memzy…

20VT conversation ok.

now, turn back to the bodywork!!!



i remove rear wings, i have some rusty areas. but i m not suprised about that


cleaned and repaired areas…

















finally i finish under the car!


cheers
Memzy

wow, looks amazing

Quality work my friend!

Keep it up

Loving the piccies

Thanks mates…

i have a problem with immo!!!     wanna remove it during this period.


is anybody know someone who can remove AGU's immo?  :dontknow:

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