JadeM
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Whats the easiest & cheapest performance lump to stick in a Mk2 Golf GTi???
Thinking 1.8T or VR6 mainly?
How much can these lumps be picked up for + other bits n bobs needed & wheres best to look??
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jr
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on last 16v the VR6 is almost plug in and play
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Marc
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Probably the VR6, doesn't the 1.8T have a load of sensors to deal with?
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jr
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for the VR6 you need the mk3 subframe, and a few other bits iirc
on the 1.8t you need a diffrent box mount, o2a box with a strange cluthc flywheel set up
merc sprinter intercooler
some playing around with the loom
erm................
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Robin
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1.8T will be lighter, faster, and probably easier to get in.
VR will be er, and ace with a charger.
or, you could get an early Audi 1.8 20V, and a G60 charger, and combine them
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Marc
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How about an Audi Quattro 20v Turbo engine - The Coupe one.
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chr15barn3s
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r32
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Robin
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5 cyl one?
you can get it transversely if you use the right gearbox
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Marc
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Yeah, the 2.3
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Robin
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would be cool. not sure if it'd fit between the wings though
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JadeM
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Found a late 8v GTi with a gubbed engine....just thinking out loud what could be done as I fancy a VDub
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JadeM
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Im not an engine wiz so easier the transplant the better
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hodaz
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2.0 8v or 16v out of a mk3 gti is definately most bang for buck. can be picked up for pennies and very easy to fit. 1.8t is quite a lot of work, the lump alone still cost £800+
[Edited on 22-09-2006 by hodaz]
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Marc
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How about the 2.0 16v from the mk3? Supposedly only 150 made, plenty of 136bhp ones though..
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JadeM
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I thought the Mk3's were slower than the Mk2's 
tbh im going to need a decent amount of grunt to make it worth while doing!!
VR6 or Turbo......
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Robin
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well, VR is either 174 or 190 bhp, depending on the car it comes from.
Turbo is likely to be 150bhp.
personally, i'd take the extra time to do the turbo though, and build it to 225 spec.
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JadeM
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Is the 1.8T only 150bhp standard
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Robin
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from the golf, A3, A4, passat, yes.
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JadeM
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pfft feeble effort!!
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Robin
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find a stacked Titty then.
fairly easy to get 180-200 bhp from a 150 spec engine though
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Marc
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I'd be more worried about the cost of a 1.8T
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Nath
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156bhp but easily tuneable to over 200 for less than £500, price of a remap.
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JadeM
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I think VR6 would be the best, think 200bhp would be achievable with simple beathing mod's??
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Marc
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Easily from 190 VR6, cams are expensive mind you
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JadeM
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Anyone know how much 1.8T and VR6 engine + running gear would cost??
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