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    MK2 ABF CONVERSION... help?!

    hey all! i'm getting serious about converting my 91 8v to a 96 ABF.

    i've been seeing so many different answers on what i need for the swap and i'm super confused. especially regarding the wiring.

    Donor is an imported mk3 96 16v GTI. Going into my Aus delivered 8v.

    i've heard:
    - to not touch any wiring in the 8v and just swap the engine- the 8v ecu and fuel pumps can handle it
    - go balls to the wall with the full engine bay/ dash loom conversion
    - to modify the engine loom from the abf and it'll work?

    i know all of these can work but i'm struggling to settle on the most solid method

    Cheers
    -91 MK2 GTI 4 Door

    Das Golf
    Tags: abf, abf 16v mk2, conversion, engine, swap
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    Never have 16v. But search vw_pilot on ebay. I think he can chip the 8v ecu to work for a 16v.
    Last edited by hahne; 19-01-2018, 08:22 AM.

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    • #3
      I think the 8v and 16v will have a lot of the same sensors and such, so wiring should be really easy. You should be able to use most of your original wiring and only add on what you need for the 16v.

      I'd get the motor in first then worry about wiring!
      Goodluck bud
      - Orange Golf mk1 LS, 1.8 5speed, 32/36 - sold
      - Golf mk1 Swallowtail rebuild, completely stripped
      - Brown U.S import 81 cabby
      - 88 Honda crx b18cr

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      • #4
        Go to the English ClubGTI forum and look up Rubjohnny. He's the expert on 16v transplants.

        Also recommend giving Matt at Camden GTI a call. He's done a few conversions.
        1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
        1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
        1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
        2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html

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