Join the golf club...

[benough]

I must say that I would NOT advise anyone to deal with Gti imports in relation to running a VW, the guy does not know the difference between 200k & 300k on a engine, not to mention you can get things cheaper else where & without the grief

Well so far the parts he has given me are top quality and very cheap.

Also why has Golfloon edited your post? That looks a bit odd...

[aliasmk2]

I think because I left the "NOT" out, or you can ask Looon

[Golf Loon]

I edit lots of posts, mainly for language.

There is a long list of people who have issues with Brian and who will have nothing to do with him.

He is conspicuous by his absence in the scene.

Worth remembering there are other sources, many of which have a lot more knowledge than him.

[GOLFBALLS]

... back OT
Leave the orig donk mate. In 15-20 yrs time there will be so few in Australia, and less with the original plumbs in the bay. I occasionally feel a bit angsty about doin the 20vt in mine. But i'd bet if ya leave the original engine in, and keep the car for years you'll be grinning!
How many mk1 GTI's do you still see kicking? and how many of them are mint original? Have a think about what they'd be worth
You could be in that situation one day...

[DVR68U]

you can always pull the motor and put it aside so you can put in back in one day if you still have the car , but i have herd you can make the 8v nice to drive. it all depends on what you want. i would feel alot safer in a late model car with big power than a mk2. ive already considered always driving my mk2vr6 with a helmut hahaha.

[benough]

I edit lots of posts, mainly for language.

There is a long list of people who have issues with Brian and who will have nothing to do with him.

He is conspicuous by his absence in the scene.

Worth remembering there are other sources, many of which have a lot more knowledge than him.

Noted.

Just trying to be objective, politics is everywhere...

Thanks mate.

[benough]

Leave the orig donk mate. In 15-20 yrs time there will be so few in Australia, and less with the original plumbs in the bay. I occasionally feel a bit angsty about doin the 20vt in mine. But i'd bet if ya leave the original engine in, and keep the car for years you'll be grinning!
How many mk1 GTI's do you still see kicking? and how many of them are mint original? Have a think about what they'd be worth
You could be in that situation one day...

Yeah I have thought this also. My biggest desire is to keep it original.

My GT TDI is the go fast one

you can always pull the motor and put it aside so you can put in back in one day if you still have the car , but i have herd you can make the 8v nice to drive. it all depends on what you want. i would feel alot safer in a late model car with big power than a mk2. ive already considered always driving my mk2vr6 with a helmut hahaha.

hahaha.

Yeah I think the 8V is ok, when you wind it up.

So what are my options then on making it breathe better?

Exhaust obviously. Induction?

[G60JAY]

mk3 downpipe helps them breath better!

Like this!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130273814390&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:AU:1123

[Golf Loon]

Mk3 downpipe and manifold or some brand new extractors from evorobin

Then get a bigger cam and a Pommie ECU.

Sort the handling and you are set.

Enjoy it, Mk2s are great and getting rare everywhere.