MK2 GTI 16v Upgrades

[velly_16v_cab]

only thing i know you can do is change the chip to raise the rev limiter...but on a standard motor its not worth doing.

[h100vw]

The rev limiter is pretty high already.

The standard K-jet cannot be chipped. The KE-jetronic which is fitted to the 9A motor and some 1800 16V's that are catalysed can be chipped.

You can fit a piggy back computer to them though. I had a 16V Corrado years ago that I fitted Racelogic VSAM to. You could program it with a laptop to adjust the timing and fuelling.

The best thing to do is a good run on a rolling road to make sure it's not running weak at the top end and sort that out if it is.

Gavin

[velly_16v_cab]

standard rev limit is 7250rpm

[WABIT]

considering its age a good service inc new leads, injectors and fuel pump, a air/fuel tune and a airfilter can go a loooong way, plus a good fang around the streets for 10min can really flush out any crap that may have clogged your motor, cams are entry level performance upgrade, ranging from $200-$1,000+ for a set of cams, but once you go past $500 ones, then it would be wise to upgrade the topend internals to accomidate for the large degree cams, such as stronger valve springs, ohh and a nice flowing muffler can gain a couple hp, with k-jet performance, upgraded fuel distributor and bigger airbox works well, the 50mm intake would be a bonus! gives great topend torque compared to the standard 1.8 42mm one!

sorry if ive jumbled up the explanation but you get the idea (i hope)

dom

[Spyda]

where the hell did you get a mk2 16v in melb? Got any pics?

[velly_16v_cab]

but a 42 mm inlet manifold will give better low end torque

[alex_stott]

Thanks for all the tips!

Its due for a service, so I'll get that done first and see what the mechanic has to same about its form.

Not sure what the deal is with the computer, maybe the mechanic i spoke to was telling me porky pies.

Thanks Velly and Pedro, ill definately take you up on the offers following the service.

I bought the car in Brisbane 6 months ago and drove it back down to Melbourne. Ill post some pictures soon




Alex

[Jarred]

where are you getting it serviced just out of curiosity? A vw specalist?

[velly_16v_cab]

I WILL DO THE DRAWING OF THE DRILLED AIR BOX TODAY (ooops, caps lock! )

[alex_stott]

yeah at a specialist...Volkspower in Burwood, Victoria