Scirocco 1991 1.8cc 8v
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Just a quick hello as im new here.
really big into my VW's so if i can help, i will.
I've had most kinds of VW from early air cooled stuff right throught late TDi stuff.
At the mo ive got a 91 scirocco, a 94 corrado and a 2002 polo tdi(thats peeing me off).
Im over in west yorks so, if you're of on any rides out or owt...let me know.
really big into my VW's so if i can help, i will.
I've had most kinds of VW from early air cooled stuff right throught late TDi stuff.
At the mo ive got a 91 scirocco, a 94 corrado and a 2002 polo tdi(thats peeing me off).
Im over in west yorks so, if you're of on any rides out or owt...let me know.
Otter Smacker said:
Ay'up.
Another VW owner here. And as said above, post pics of your cars.
Welcome!
I've been mad keen on the idea for a bit, so a quick Q here: My '1996 1.4 Polo' + G60 = Sleepertastic...
Can It be done and how hard?
Narr then... you're not far from me mate. I'm just over near Wakefield. Another VW owner here. And as said above, post pics of your cars.
Welcome!
I've been mad keen on the idea for a bit, so a quick Q here: My '1996 1.4 Polo' + G60 = Sleepertastic...
Can It be done and how hard?
What dub do you drive?
Welcome along, get some pics of your dub collection up.
Dave,
(A VW addict)
I've been mad keen on the idea for a bit, so a quick Q here: My '1996 1.4 Polo' + G60 = Sleepertastic...
Can It be done and how hard?Yes you certainly can fit a G40 into a mk4 polo like yours, have a look on clubpolo. You would be surprised what engines have ended up in polos...VR6s, 20vts, various engines with turbo/superchargers strapped on.
Dave,
(A VW addict)
Otter Smacker said:
I've been mad keen on the idea for a bit, so a quick Q here: My '1996 1.4 Polo' + G60 = Sleepertastic...
Can It be done and how hard?
Mine? Well, it's a very Mundane 1.4 Polo. Perhaps one of the most boring VW models ever built. I am, however, looking to change that and hopefully put a little excitement into it as I'm really wanting to via myself into shoehorning something silly up front, while leaving the exterior of the car standard (albeit upgraded brakes, 1.0 badge)
She'll be a sleeper one day, just you lot wait
I'm actually in Tadcaster. So a bit closer to Wakefield.
She'll be a sleeper one day, just you lot wait
I'm actually in Tadcaster. So a bit closer to Wakefield.
Edited by Otter Smacker on Thursday 3rd February 19:56
aka_kerrly said:
Yes you certainly can fit a G40 into a mk4 polo like yours, have a look on clubpolo. You would be surprised what engines have ended up in polos...VR6s, 20vts, various engines with turbo/superchargers strapped on.
VR6 you say?!?... Charged you say?!?...WANT
Thank you! I'll check out clubpolo
I think the general concensus among dub nuts it that if: VW made it, it'll fit into any VW...with a little shoehorning.
I did a nice easy engine swap on my Mk2 Golf last year. I dropped a 2.0L 16v Abf lump into it, it were easy enough but took me ages cos i totally rebuilt the engine.
It went like stink but the lack of traction was a bit of an issue. I have pics of that so i'll bung a couple up.
I did a nice easy engine swap on my Mk2 Golf last year. I dropped a 2.0L 16v Abf lump into it, it were easy enough but took me ages cos i totally rebuilt the engine.
It went like stink but the lack of traction was a bit of an issue. I have pics of that so i'll bung a couple up.
THE ABF'd GOLF:
ENGINE BAY:
MY OLD MK3 2.0L 16v:
MY OLD 67 BUG:
MY OLD MK2 16v:
MY OLD MK4 GTi TURBO:
So, as you can see, i like mi dubs. Even if they dont always work as they should, they have buckets of character.
My rocco makes me grin evertime i get in it.....or that could just be the vibrations causing that!! ha!
ENGINE BAY:
MY OLD MK3 2.0L 16v:
MY OLD 67 BUG:
MY OLD MK2 16v:
MY OLD MK4 GTi TURBO:
So, as you can see, i like mi dubs. Even if they dont always work as they should, they have buckets of character.
My rocco makes me grin evertime i get in it.....or that could just be the vibrations causing that!! ha!
Thank you kind sir.
Still in two minds what to do with the corrado. You see its got the 9a 2.0l 16v engine....that would slot nicely into the scirocco.
The rado's my achilles heal at the mo, its got a cracked windscreen, knackered sunroof and it wont go into reverse. I think the reverse problem is just the cable shift needs adjusting, but that lump would defo be fun in the light rocco.
Still in two minds what to do with the corrado. You see its got the 9a 2.0l 16v engine....that would slot nicely into the scirocco.
The rado's my achilles heal at the mo, its got a cracked windscreen, knackered sunroof and it wont go into reverse. I think the reverse problem is just the cable shift needs adjusting, but that lump would defo be fun in the light rocco.
Otter Smacker said:
Mine? Well, it's a very Mundane 1.4 Polo. Perhaps one of the most boring VW models ever built. I am, however, looking to change that and hopefully put a little excitement into it as I'm really wanting to via myself into shoehorning something silly up front, while leaving the exterior of the car standard (albeit upgraded brakes, 1.0 badge)
She'll be a sleeper one day, just you lot wait
I'm actually in Tadcaster. So a bit closer to Wakefield.
Yup, as "aka_kerrly" said, you can "use the g40 engine in the polo". Lots do it, but why not be totally different? She'll be a sleeper one day, just you lot wait
I'm actually in Tadcaster. So a bit closer to Wakefield.
Edited by Otter Smacker on Thursday 3rd February 19:56
If you have the cash what about putting the 20vt engine in? Or a blown VR6(bit heavy though). Orrrr, you could opt for a G60 lump and put a 68mm pulley on charger and get it chipped up. You'll get around 200bhp with one of those.
Sounds like you've got your hands tied a bit with the Corrado, and doesn't sound cheap neither
Cheers Sean for the info and link. The problem in which I'm facing is space, and possible tools for the Job.
Got speaking to a chap who I believe works for 'Purely Vag'. He mentioned that if I wish to have the conversion done with them, then it could be done for a few hundred (I'll obviously have to provide the Bits). Just have to decide in what.
It's only in York, so I may have to give them a sniff at.
Cheers Sean for the info and link.
The problem in which I'm facing is space, and possible tools for the Job.Got speaking to a chap who I believe works for 'Purely Vag'. He mentioned that if I wish to have the conversion done with them, then it could be done for a few hundred (I'll obviously have to provide the Bits). Just have to decide in what.
It's only in York, so I may have to give them a sniff at.
My polos of road as well with a dodgy turbo or summat. Getting overboost and its putting it into limp mode. Ripped turbo off today but all looks good??????
Prob a sensor or MAF, taking it to turbo shop up the road tomorrow for them to give the charger a once over make sure its good to go back in.
Nothings ever straight forward...sigh. lol
I'm a bit new to polos so not entirely sure what fits and what doesn't, more a mk2 golf man tbh. But vag been vag i reckon a good conversion is never far away.
Prob a sensor or MAF, taking it to turbo shop up the road tomorrow for them to give the charger a once over make sure its good to go back in.
Nothings ever straight forward...sigh. lol
I'm a bit new to polos so not entirely sure what fits and what doesn't, more a mk2 golf man tbh. But vag been vag i reckon a good conversion is never far away.
seanr68 said:
I'm a bit new to polos so not entirely sure what fits and what doesn't, more a mk2 golf man tbh. But vag been vag i reckon a good conversion is never far away.
A MK2 man, jolly good. In which case you should have no issue working on a Rocco or the Corrado as loads of bits can be swapped about.IF you plan on using the corrados engine in the Rocco, it would be quite straight forward but id suggest finding a set of 1.8 KR camshafts, ditching the CAT and perhaps running the engine on KJET which makes it far more entertaining an 150hp+ or go full OEM an have a KE-JET power Rocco but go with a remap.
You are so right about the VAG stuff, it is amazing to think that R36 engines, entire TT interiors, Haldex running gear have all found there way into mk2s. I do struggle to think of a manufacture with more options available eg apart from Vauxhall Red tops seem to be chucked into novas/corsas/astras you rarely hear of people fitting clio 2.0 16v engines into 106s or MI16 lumps into Saxos or more upmarket E30 BMWs with modern M3/5 engines are a rarity as are Merc 190 AMG swaps.
dave
soad said:
Do like those mark 2 golfs, thanks for pics. Red top engined one must have almost flew!
Yep, it weren't bad mate. Could've done with some wider wheels and tyres cos it just used to spin up like mad. An ABF engine puts out 150bhp but it also had de-cat, full stainless system and induction kit so, it might've been around 160-165bhp. That in a car that weighs little more than a crisp bag and you can imagine what it were like. I'll get some pics of current cars up soon. Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff