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So ... this is hopefully the first post in a long thread covering my planned conversion, a 2L 16V ABF into my 76' Mk1 2dr.
The plan isn't to build a track car or even a high-powered road car.
The plan is to build a daily drivable mk1 with enough power to make it great fun to drive.. for me that's somewhere around 170bhp (saying that I'll probably be bored 6months later!
).
Keeping within the theme of drivability/usability, I'm going to try and install the factory AC system as well.
I'm going to attempt this project on a fairly strict budget, so most of the decisions made will be a balance between cost and practicality. I'm hoping to keep it under $3000.. wish me luck!
The engine has been purchased in the form of a 97' Mk3 GTI. It's in the UK at the moment being removed by a mate of mine Alastair (aka 'Young Timer'). I went for a complete car so I could get everything I needed (ECU, ignition barrel + keys for ECU immobiliser, loom, fuse box, AC etc..) in one hit.
I'll update the research I've already done, and as I go I'll try to keep a running tally of expenses, problems and discoveries to help anyone planning this conversion.
Expenses so far:
-Car (ebay) £461 ($840AU)
-Towing to Alastair's place £165 ($300AU)
Engine Specs:
-110 kilowatts (150 PS; 148 bhp) @ 6,000 rpm; 180 newton metres (133 ft·lbf) @ 4,800 rpm (ABF)
-109,000 miles (175,000 km) - a little higher then I would've liked, but for the price of the car its not too bad.
The plan is to strap it to my 020 4T 5spd, and sell the 02A gearbox, 288mm front brakes, and MC+Booster to cover as much of the costs as possible.
Here's a pic
So ... this is hopefully the first post in a long thread covering my planned conversion, a 2L 16V ABF into my 76' Mk1 2dr.
The plan isn't to build a track car or even a high-powered road car.
The plan is to build a daily drivable mk1 with enough power to make it great fun to drive.. for me that's somewhere around 170bhp (saying that I'll probably be bored 6months later!
). Keeping within the theme of drivability/usability, I'm going to try and install the factory AC system as well.
I'm going to attempt this project on a fairly strict budget, so most of the decisions made will be a balance between cost and practicality. I'm hoping to keep it under $3000.. wish me luck!
The engine has been purchased in the form of a 97' Mk3 GTI. It's in the UK at the moment being removed by a mate of mine Alastair (aka 'Young Timer'). I went for a complete car so I could get everything I needed (ECU, ignition barrel + keys for ECU immobiliser, loom, fuse box, AC etc..) in one hit.
I'll update the research I've already done, and as I go I'll try to keep a running tally of expenses, problems and discoveries to help anyone planning this conversion.
Expenses so far:
-Car (ebay) £461 ($840AU)
-Towing to Alastair's place £165 ($300AU)
Engine Specs:
-110 kilowatts (150 PS; 148 bhp) @ 6,000 rpm; 180 newton metres (133 ft·lbf) @ 4,800 rpm (ABF)
-109,000 miles (175,000 km) - a little higher then I would've liked, but for the price of the car its not too bad.
The plan is to strap it to my 020 4T 5spd, and sell the 02A gearbox, 288mm front brakes, and MC+Booster to cover as much of the costs as possible.
Here's a pic
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