Mk1 Golf GTI to 20v 1.8t Conversion

running the STD ECU.

Nice conversion I'm doing the same to mine got the engine and gearbox how did the engine mounts fit?

fitted very well, running stock bushes in them. see how they cope, really didn't want to run the harder poly bushes if i can help it.

Where did you get the mounts from?

simongolf83 said

Where did you get the mounts from?

JonP said

yep, engine mount from strictly dubs, as they were the only ones to sell them at the time, i've had it for a few years now.

gearbox mounts from vagobonds.

he sells them all now with bushes fitted.
or just caddys do them for a good price and well made.

How did the standard ecu work because I'm in two minds really to get the standard ecu done or go down the costly route off the engine managerment way?

no idea, not had it running, but stuck with the stock ECU as it had been remapped for the engine and was a cheaper option than going standalone.

Is it always best to get the ecu from the same car that the engine came out off?
If it is I've got to buy it then. :-(

Looks like a great build mate. More pics please😊 have you fired it up yet?

Dubbuds said

Looks like a great build mate. More pics please😊 have you fired it up yet?

I've got a video of it starting up without an exhaust on. Will upload it later on.

smudger1980 said

Dubbuds said

Looks like a great build mate. More pics please😊 have you fired it up yet?

I've got a video of it starting up without an exhaust on. Will upload it later on.

That'll sound the dogs danglers I new I'd seen the silver one hiding in ur build thread it looks like its not got much to do.

I'll let Jon add to the thread what's left to do now. Not too much though I don't think.

There she blows…………….

Magic!! Debut them on the same day😄😄

Dubbuds said

Magic!! Debut them on the same day😄😄

Get the bunting at the ready then mate.  

another vid of it just idling.

Mk1 Golf 1.8T 20v first start - YouTube

Both of them were filmed with just the 2.5" downpipe fitted,
 now has the full 2.5" jetex exhaust on and its so much quieter.

not many pics as all the hard work has been done, mostly ,  finished off the hydro clutch at the weekend and bled it, so once Andy's car is removed I can get mine back out the garage. Brakes are the next thing to get sorted out in the next few weeks.
few things under the bonnet that need neatening up and connecting,

well stop faffing about and get it finished the end of the month is fast approaching.

don't be like that

vid looking good. i like how it starts right on the turn of the key. wish i went oem ecu know as megasquirt is a pain with cold start