Can you tubro a 2E??

[JoshFair]

Can you tubro a 2E?? with like a small stock mk4 turbo or something? i'm trying to brain storm but i know nothing about engines..

[ryana89]

With digifant or K-jet injection?
Would it be easier to get some serious headwork done, that'd get you into the 150+ hp range.

[Jarred]

yes, yes you could.

it'd be easiest to run standalone managment. Nearly everything else would need to be modified or custom. Far from a bolt on affair.

[JoshFair]

Ahhh ok. what can you do with a 2E to improve its performance?

wikipedia says the 2E is stock with 85kw.. as apposed to a mk1 GTI 1.8L that has 67kw. so surely a 2E in something as light as a 2dr mk1 would make a fair bit?

just say the mk1 2dr wieghs 760kgs (through deleting most of the interior.. and runs a 2E at 85kw.. thats a power/weight ratio of approx 1:15.7.. right?

those figures (assuming they are close to accurate would suggest enough power to compete with a mk4 GTI 20vT surely?

[Jarred]

that set up (properly set up)_ would whollop most mk 4 gti's!

it'll even give standard mk 5's more than just a run for thier money.


There's plenty of potential going the NA route, before needing the added power of a turbo.

[Peter Jones]

My 2E has a cam, dellortos and an 1800 head.

81kw at the front wheels.

It's got a bigger cam since it was last dynoed so it's got a little more now.

I'll get it retuned over Christmas and post the new numbers.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f55/wreck-race-13857-54.html

[GRN_VAGN]

Whats the sudden interest in 2E's Josh??

Did you end up getting Hennie's 2 door from down south?? if so, its plenty quick enough to get you in trouble

[Peter Jones]

if so, its plenty quick enough to get you in trouble

Yeah, what he said.

What you're not realising is that the 2E has a bucket load more torque than a 1600.

Lane changes are done with throttle and under steer. Even with a mild cam, k-jet and a stock 1800 head I could break traction in third gear in the wet.

[ryana89]

Yeah, what he said.

What you're not realising is that the 2E has a bucket load more torque than a 1600.

Lane changes are done with throttle and under steer. Even with a mild cam, k-jet and a stock 1800 head I could break traction in third gear in the wet.

Does yours run on the 4 into 2 exhaust mainfold Peter?
And yes they are more of a torquey engine, I think max toque is at 3000rpm or just above? (atleast thats what it feels like!)

[Peter Jones]

Does yours run on the 4 into 2 exhaust mainfold Peter?
And yes they are more of a torquey engine, I think max toque is at 3000rpm or just above? (atleast thats what it feels like!)

yep, 4-2-1 extractors. The torque comes in pretty early on a stock 2E makes the MK3s a pleasant thing to drive and allows the tall gearing.

Dunno where my torque curve is, too many different cams. Current Cam is 306° and its still got torque enough from low rpm.

[JoshFair]

I just may be picking up hennies mk1 2dr 2E first thing tomorrow morning... Already in Hobart with cash in my wallet! Will start new thread with loads of pics tomorrow

Any tips on how to drive?

[GRN_VAGN]

just hammer it
Last time i drove it the speedo was out... 100 on clock was around 83kays

[ryana89]

Tips? What transmission does it have on it?
Because this car will probably drive differently, Ill just mention some observations/experience with my 2E MK2.

Between 1000 and 2000 rpm its a little bit sluggy, but by 3000rpm the engine is well and truly awake!
You don't really need to rev it out for power either, power seems to end a bit before 5000 (bog standard engine). I like to keep it between 1800 and 2500rpm for everyday driving.

If the gear ratio's are similar to a MK2 then you'll be doing 3000rpm at 100km/h.
Sorry to bore you ;P
I look forward to ALL the photos, its a very very nice MK1.

[GRN_VAGN]

engine has custom extractors and 2.5 exhaust, and a pod filter.. other then thats its stock.
It pulls well from idle to 5k. after that its gutless.
But there is no lag between gears, it just pulls like a steam train

[Jarred]

carefully!

no point binning it the first day you owned it cause you were being daft.

Get it out on a track day, and really let loose and learn what she's capable of!