killakornkobb ·
the '91 gti auto could do with a bit more grunt? any good common mods?
Aussieveedubbers · Watercooled VW's
any common/easy mods to the 8 valve 1.8ltr golf engines?
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/50313/any-commoneasy-mods-to-the-8-valve-18ltr-golf-engines
Old Dubber ·
vwrallycar ·
try a k&n filter, extractors and bigger free flowing exhaust.
i had a GTI auto and it was really sluggish, come good when it was changed to manual.
i had a GTI auto and it was really sluggish, come good when it was changed to manual.
oval TOFU ·
Change it to a manual you slacka! What have you got against clutches huh?
syncro ·
I've got a 90 GTi manual goes ok but is no ball O fire, probably the most cost effective mod is to put a bigger engine from a later model.
links to look at;
www.vwwatercooled.org.au
vwvortex.com/8V forum
www.clubgti.com off line at the moment but should be back on soooon!
yeah and put a manual in it that would have to be the first up grade, get in touch with Brian @ GTI imports in Sydney or Matt (golfloon) on the Aust watercooled forum for gboxes and motor upgrades!
enjoy.
links to look at;
www.vwwatercooled.org.au
vwvortex.com/8V forum
www.clubgti.com off line at the moment but should be back on soooon!
yeah and put a manual in it that would have to be the first up grade, get in touch with Brian @ GTI imports in Sydney or Matt (golfloon) on the Aust watercooled forum for gboxes and motor upgrades!
enjoy.
SteveMk2 ·
Big valve flowed head, balanced bottom end, cam and adjustable cam gear. Should go hard. Oh, you said easy... 2.0L 8V replacement engine.
zjm ·
Look for a european spec motor aussie mk2 gti's were a joke (tame cams etc)
automotaic gti's are even funnier
easily fixed by trading in
some bloke had a nice red 3 door with ats wheels and factory sunroof at the nationals for $6000 I kind of wish that I got his phone number
automotaic gti's are even funnier
easily fixed by trading in
some bloke had a nice red 3 door with ats wheels and factory sunroof at the nationals for $6000 I kind of wish that I got his phone number
zjm ·
that sounded nastier than it was meant to.
I really would love to talk the missus into having one her auto falcon is a thirsty beast and she wont drive a manual
I really would love to talk the missus into having one her auto falcon is a thirsty beast and she wont drive a manual
SteveMk2 ·
BTW, my mods have yielded 101bhp at the wheels, and does a 7.5 sec 100 sprint. It cost a bit, though. The 2.0 8V mod is cheaper, and the 5 speed is the go too.
68AutoBug ·
Are You still driving that Golf Damien????
Where is Your Beetle???
Lee
Where is Your Beetle???
Lee
oval TOFU ·
he's gettin a new semi auto tranny installed atm... the golf is his runaround..
killakornkobb ·
yeah lee, beetle is getting a new stickshift..
if i ever get the torque converter undone so i can drop the engine...
the thought of manualising it is growning on me in a big way :S
you've dropped then engine in an autostick, any hints?
if i ever get the torque converter undone so i can drop the engine...
the thought of manualising it is growning on me in a big way :S
you've dropped then engine in an autostick, any hints?
Golf Loon ·
Autos are slugs. Its not a hard conversion, I`ve done a few and have the bits to do a few more! The car is great fun to drive as a manual, but the aussie ones are downtuned and have 20hp less than the UK ones. Get an import engine, or slap in a 16v.
Check out http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/ for ideas
Cheers
Matt
[ Edited on 15-7-2006 by Red Ibiza VR6 ]
Check out http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/ for ideas
Cheers
Matt
[ Edited on 15-7-2006 by Red Ibiza VR6 ]