Possible engine swaps?

[Toff]

Alrighty, need some advice for a new donk to go in the Mk1. Need something that will go in relatively easy, don't want to stuff around with custom mounts and stuff. Something injected would be good, don't need loads of power but enough to make things interesting.

How tricky would it be to get something like a 16v 1.8/2.0 in there? Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

[Peter Jones]

Have you had a look at the conversions thread? Lots of good ideas in there.

Conversions

Best bang for buck is the 1800s out of the MK3 CL or Seat Cordobas. Very asy install and GTI power.

[badgerboards]

go for a Suzuki Hyabusa Turbo.

YouTube - Mk1 Golf Hayabusa Turbo!

[mikinoz]

A mk3 as suggested would be good. But EFI means rewiring the ECU in etc.

16V early are KJet which would be too much effort to convert.

Later ABF 16v need custom work as they are taller than the earlier 16v engines.

[revnit]

How much you have to spend? that will determine what you can do

[GRN_VAGN]

i got a 1800 basically ready to drop in and drive.

Im up north of tassy, check out my for sale topics

[walshydub]

What about something a bit different. A 1.4 16V from a 6N Polo?

[Jarred]

What's your budget?

What's your goal?

What's your skill level?

[Toff]

Only have <$4000 to spend, thinking that might not be enough for 16v/ injection. What does everyone think of an 8v 1.8? Any performance parts available for them? Main reason for going newer is to get a 5spd box, any suggestions for getting a 5spd onto the stock (or 1800) motor?

[GRN_VAGN]

5 speed on a 1800 is easy,

just put a wanted to buy add for one, or PM Matt (golf loon) at Camden GTi... sure he has a few?
the 1800's go well, slap a weber or two on, bigger cam and a good clutch, Headers and exhaust and its more then enough power to get you in trouble

Maybe even a 2L from a mk3 would be good, better if you could find a whole car as a donor...

[Jarred]

1.8 8V can bit a bit of fun. with some basic mods can make a mk 1 pretty fun.

If you want, you can go crazy with headwork and stuff, but it all depends on how much power you want. A close ratio 5 speed will help too. You want something from a mk 2 or 3. They're considered to be 'bolt in', although there will be bits and pieces that need modifiying or changing.

If you found a good engine at a decent price (depending what it came with etc etc) you could do a 16V for about 4K I reckon.

[jayjay]

A few of us have a good play with megasquirt now and it's by far the most intuitive and value for money product out there. I know of 2 16v MK1s on megasquirt. I saw my mate's invoice the other day - $1000 for everything you need to valve up a mk1 on EFI (all the ecu and associated sensors/controllers).

so if you feel like taking a whole lot of initiative on board, buy a 16v motor, 5 speed box and megaquirt, then tune and hold on! (that would come in under $4000 if you learn fast)

[MeeM]

Hmmm this thread has given me some good ideas. 16V aren't very easy to find so I was considering getting an 8V engine. I was also wanting to know if a later model Polo engine (1.4 or 1.6) would be a good idea, considering engine tech has come a long way since the 70s, and the Polo engine is small enough to fit in the Mk1, I'd imagine?

[GeorgeMK1]

To be honest, im pretty curious about the polo engines. Which is easier to put in 1.4 or 1.6,
Also what are the specs.. Im pretty sure someone mentioned they are dohc 16v?

[ventlo]

always thought about doing a 1.4 16v from a polo in a mk1, on a set of webers it would scream and you would not need to change too much of the fuel system.