A few Corrado questions

[205jsy]

Just picked up a corrado 2.0 16v as a cheap daily driver. Mechanically its good and has done under 90k.

Are there any ways to get a bit more power out of it? it only has 136bhp whearas the mk3 golf gti 2.0 16v (which is the same engine i have been told) has 150bhp so is there a part (ie camshaft) which is different that i can replace with the golf part that will make it upto 150bhp?

Also my handbrake doesnt work well atall. Is this a common problem or do i just need to adjust the cable?

[Dr G]

MK2 Golf 16v (KR code) cams do the trick on power.

Rear brakes on these are crap which kills the handbrake too (cables can also stretch). MK4 Golf calipers are a popular swap.

[EmmaP]

Not too sure about how to get a lot more power out of your old girl without spending more bucks that you probably paid for her. You could add an induction filter, but that'll only see 3BHP. It'll sound nice though

Brakes and hand brake on the Corrado are utterly ste I have to say. I actually managed to pull my hand brake off the floor pan. I uprated by pads and disc but still they ain't great compared to modern motors.

Aside from that, congratulations on your new purchase. I'm sure you'll love it and get endless miles of fun out of it. I've just celebrated my five year anniversary with my Corrado and we're like an old married couple

Edited by EmmaP on Sunday 7th March 20:31

[205jsy]

Thanks. Im not looking for a massive power increase (maybe 10-15bhp) and a bit more noise (nothing over the top though). Ill have a look into the mk2 cams and the mk4 rear brakes. Is it possible to put the mk4 front calipers on too? I have read an induction kit doesnt work well on these due to the fuel system or something like that but they say to drill some holes in your airbox on the wing side and add an uprated pannel filter.

[EmmaP]

Air induction filter is well worth the investment. I've got a Ramair one and it sounds awesome. I've also got a Magnex SS exhaust too that sounds great. I didn't fit either though so can't comment in relation to your above post. It might be worth getting it tuned too. That is something I plan to do this year funds allowing.

[205jsy]

Induciton filters dont work on the 16v as the way the fuel injection works. I have done the airbox mod which is seen on a few different corrado websites and i have got the sound im looking for. All i need now is to sort out the rear brakes and get an exhaust system.

[Matt_N]

The 2.0L 16v (9A) in the Corrado is not the same engine as the Mk3 Golf 16v (ABF).

As Dr G said above, a lot of people fit the Mk2 Golf 16v (KR) intake cam into the Corrado unit to release a few more horses.

Edited by Matt_N on Wednesday 10th March 08:14

[5harp3y]

Matt_N said:

The 2.0L 16v (9A) in the Corrado is not the same engine as the Mk3 Golf 16v (ABF).

As Dr G said above, a lot of people fit the Mk2 Golf 16v (KR) intake cam into the Corrado unit to release a few more horses.

Edited by Matt_N on Wednesday 10th March 08:14

Kr Cams
WUR Mod (google it)

and have the Kjet properly set up and should get the best out of it. other than that its gonna have to be head work etc etc