78 2-Door Build Thread

[dubmc]

watch this space...

[mikinoz]

watch this space...

[dubmc]

so basically, the next phase for the mk1 is in progress. i have been on the hunt for a new powerplant for a while, really wanting to give the golf some more balls, not that is was a slug to start with...

i have recently attained a 1.8L block which has been boared out to a 2L. the engine is running 2L forged pistons with a lightened and balanced crank. the block has also been decked to accomodate the shorter throw lenghts of the pistons, upping the comp.

it is going to be a complete rebuild. at the moment we have the crank, pistons and intermediate shaft all out. spent saturday cleaning the block & honing the cylinders as well as cleaning up the pistons and crank...

recents purchases include:
- piston rings
- main, trust & conrod bearings
- conrod botls
- sump gasket
- main engine seal (front and rear)
- x 2 ring seals

still undecided on which head to go with but will decide next pay check...i also plan to paint the engine bay once the engine is out which is the beginning of a eventual complete respray...

anyway, that's the latest & greatest - got a few crappy pics below to check out

[mikinoz]

Very nice, what compression are you expecting and you still fuelling it on dellotos?

[dubmc]

Very nice, what compression are you expecting and you still fuelling it on dellotos?

yes still the dellortos for sure! with the head which was originally on that block it was about 13.5:1 I believe, but the head had also been decked so with a standard head it would be greater 12:1 i'm guessing...

[GeorgeMK1]

Great work mate !! This is going to be interesting, its good you arnt going the 16v option like everyone else, good to see sometihng different. Such power in a little car would be very interesting !!

[dubmc]

so the bottom was finished last night...installed all near bearings and concord bolts...installed the new pistons rings -oiled everything up and torqued it all into place...

my next dilemma is choice of head...i have searched the next but havent found too much...

any recommendations for which head to go with? leaning towards a solid lifter but am chasing a head with big valves and porting - can anybody point me in the direction of either locally or overseas supplier of performance 8v heads? - happy to do with work myself but just weighing up costs vs. performance - any advice appreciated!

[ByronRichesMk1]

Pretty sure JRE racing make a performance head for 8V's mate.
I copied the specs for you off their website.

JRE 8V VW Race Cylinder Head, flow bench designed, dyno tested, track proven performance. This cylinder head incorparates many years of experience with VW modifications. This cylinder head is the ultimate 8V VW this incorparates 42mm, 7mm stem race inlet valves, 35mm, 7mm stem race exhaust valves, 8 big valves seat inserts competition bronze valve guides, CNC ported ports hand finished. Cam buckets machined for 37mm cam followers. This cylinder head can produce up to 235+BHP, Price:£1800

Escort, mk1, mk2, cosworth

Fairly costly though at £1800..

[dubmc]

a few pics from the weekend...didnt time to take that many due to all the running around

[Jarred]

what did you run!?