Mk1 5 speed

[Scoot13]

Hey just a quick question
How easy is it to fit a 5speed in a mk1
Do I need different brackets
Do I need different drive shafts

[SMOK]

Hi scoot13,
Try using the search function on this forum it will bring up a lot posts on this subject, check out some peoples builds who have done this conversion before, you will find them pretty informative.

[Water Boy]

Box, shifter and mounts!

[sports racer]

Go down and talk to the guys at Camden GTI. They'll have lots of advice and the bits you'll need.

[Notso Swift]

Out of interest what is the going rate for box/shifter/mount ready to go on the second hand market

[Browneye]

Out of interest what is the going rate for box/shifter/mount ready to go on the second hand market

Box is easy enough to get since all Mk3 manual boxes are 020 (not vr6). Be aware that Mk3 020s have 100mm drive flanges so either new drive shafts are needed or the flanges changed to 90mm. Mk2 gti is a common source for the gearbox as well, complete with 90mm drive flanges.

The linkage can be made by simply extending the shifting arm using a welder and some plate. The required pull rod can be bought new for pretty cheap too (vwheritage).

The mount is the difficulty, because the only ones that work are out of a late model cabby or a gti. There is someone on here who modifies 4 speed mounts but I can't remember who...

Easiest way is to keep an eye on the parts for sale section for someone selling the whole kit. They usually go for about 250-300 bucks

[MarcusAurelius]

Gldgti makes the mounts. Its posted in the stickies buddy

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[Notso Swift]

Cool, I have a full kit sitting there as I am going 02j, one day will post it in the for sales but need to organise myself! (Probably no good for the OP as it is in Melbourne and it would cost $100 for freight)

[Scoot13]

Thanks for the help
Will pop over to Camden gti and see them
New to this forum stuff
Will have a look
Thanks

[sports racer]

Will pop over to Camden gti and see them

Noooooooooo

Once you start talking to Matt you'll be looking at lower suspension, quicker motor, improved electrics, bigger brakes, steering mods, MK2 dash, brighter lights.

And a 5 speed.

[MarcusAurelius]

Noooooooooo

Once you start talking to Matt you'll be looking at lower suspension, quicker motor, improved electrics, bigger brakes, steering mods, MK2 dash, brighter lights.

And a 5 speed.

Steering mods?? Please feel free to expand on that haha

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[sports racer]

If you haven't already got one a lower strut brace greatly improves the steering response. It removes the soft and slightly vague feeling when you turn hard into a corner. That and a rear sway bar are the best, most cost effective ways of improving the handling of a MK1.

Both can be built for less than $100.

[Scoot13]

Thanks for all the info