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  • Performance options for Mk2 GTI 8v

    Hey guys i have a 1990 Mk2 gti 8v 1.8. Has 212k kms on it and hopefully want to swap either a 20v turbo in it closer to fulls or a vr6. Just depending on the cost and how hard it would be.

    Any cheap options to get a little more get up and go with my standard 1.8.

    Thanks guys.

  • #2
    Exhaust and intake would be a nice start.
    The stock gti ones are pretty restricted

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    • #3
      A steep hill

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      • #4
        Originally posted by TommyG View Post
        Hey guys i have...
        Tommy! Let me introduce you two.

        Originally posted by Surfpig View Post
        Exhaust and intake would...
        ^ This is Brad the previous owner of your mk2 before I had it. He has a white one now. Brad as you can gather Tommy bought your old mk2 off me when I sold it.


        Originally posted by Bflat View Post
        A steep hill
        HAHA! That's about as good as it gets. They're still heaps of fun to throw around town though even if they aren't much off the mark.


        Hopefully your coming to Nationals Tommy would be good to see ya again

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        • #5
          Ooohh!
          Cool man, throw some photos up of the old girl.

          Definitely cone to nationals, id love to see it with the enkeis!

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          • #6
            the main option would be an engine swap
            Mk1 Gti 81 2Dr
            Mk2 Gti 88 2Dr
            Mk4 R32 04

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            • #7
              best BFYB mods (excluding engine swap, which is best!)

              Maintenance! Make sure everything is in good nick before you go throwing new parts at it
              Mk 3 2.0L down pipe and good exhaust.
              Cheapy chip from ebay might help a little bit
              Cam will give it a bit of a pep
              if you're game and you can find one at the right price, get a bigger valve head from a UK or SA model.

              Not much else I don't think.


              i like volkswagens
              My blog: http://garagefiftythree.blogspot.com.au/

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              • #8
                Suspension, sway bars, Mk3 brake upgrade.

                Lighten flywheel and a sports clutch.
                2" system with Mk3 down pipe.

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                • #9
                  Check this thread: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...yno-36993.html

                  Ben has a super clean Mk2. Really fresh car!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Water Boy View Post
                    Suspension, sway bars, Mk3 brake upgrade.

                    Lighten flywheel and a sports clutch.
                    2" system with Mk3 down pipe.
                    He's already got coils

                    And a really stiff clutch...

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Surfpig View Post
                      He's already got coils

                      And a really stiff clutch...
                      Perfect on his way.

                      Well sway bars, brake upgrade, intake and exhaust next...

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                      • #12
                        mk 3 front hub upgrade, to run with 256 or 280mm brakes.

                        Mine stops like like sh*t ... on..? a shovel.

                        Mine stops really well. (288's, and mk 3 MC)


                        i like volkswagens
                        My blog: http://garagefiftythree.blogspot.com.au/

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Surfpig View Post
                          Ooohh!
                          Cool man, throw some photos up of the old girl.

                          Definitely cone to nationals, id love to see it with the enkeis!
                          Yeah what Brad said. I'd love to see this one again.

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                          • #14
                            i have a 268 cam and a 2.o bottom end if you are interest
                            Velly
                            '91 2.0 8v GTI

                            Originally posted by DubSteve
                            I have wood thinking about you

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                            • #15
                              Sorry i havent replied yet, Been busy. But Yehh i wanna get a few things done before nationals. Im definitely coming. hopefully with my mate who has a red Mk2, And i did put straight pipes on it and cut the rear muffler and mid muffler. Big mistake. But im considering upgrading brakes which would be a good start, And just cleaning up the dents in the body. Bought a cheap commodore to use in the week and now can garage my baby.

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