This is probably a shonky question to ask but just out of curiosity has anyone done a 20vt engine conversion to there mk1? Just trying to get some ideas on what engine/gearbox/drive shafts ect would be suitable to use!
Thanks
Steve
MK1, 1976 golfLS, 4 door (SOLD! Will be missed)
MK1, 1980 golfGLD, 4 door (1.8l, 8v, 5 speed)
QPENG have a lot of information on 1.8T conversions here - Quantum Performance Engineering - Conversion Guide
This is applicable to a MK2 - but this link will give you the info you need for MK1 - Quantum Performance Engineering - I've got a Mk1, how does the conversion differ from the Mk2 guide?
There's loads of links and guides with pictures and info all over the net, do a little bit of googling and you'll find them - for example this one - VWVortex.com - The Official Mk1 20V post
From my research I've decided to go with a transverse 1.8T and I've bought custom mounts to fit this, I've also got a CTN code - MK3 TDI 02A gearbox which is apparently a dream for 1.8T with ratios and strength. I was under the impression that any 100mm drive shafts would fit but according to QPENG you're best with late cabby/scirroco 100mm shafts which I luckily already have. If you like the sound of going longitudinal - I have a AWT engine that I decided against using - I'm only chasing $500 ono for it and can deliver to Melbourne.
There's a lot of ways to do it - it all depends on what you want your end result to be. I'm aiming for 220ish BHP at the wheels, so I have a K04 etc and I'm budgeting for an LSD too.
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