Considerations for Mk3 1.8t

[SpeciP3]

Hey guys,

considering going the 1.8t route for my golf instead of selling up, mainly because i really enjoy driving the car, just wish it had a bit more punch. Obviously I could go out and buy a VR, but at the end of the day I'd really like something a little different.

I know the best thing I could do would be to source the widetrack gear from a wrecked VR, along with a few other bits, but my main question is what other stuff am I likely to need? I'm guessing brakes, suspension, etc.

Also any advantages/disadvantages on hydraulic vs. cable setup would be awesome.

Cheers,

Mike

[ffoff]

I'm starting to get parts for a 1.8t conversion also. I'm gonna be using an autronic ecu, with a custom 3 inch exhaust. Probably going to use an 02A gearbox with a 4 cylinder bellhousing.

As for brakes I wanna stay 4x100 so I'm gonna grab a g60 brake setup to run dual piston calipers.

As for the downpipe, Pete at CVWC has said to me that a Polo downpipe may be the best option as the motor is too close to the firewall to fit anything else. I haven't tested this yet though.

[Bora Sport]

I think the 1.8T would be a better option than a VR. It is more tuneable and lighter so won't be as nose heavy as a VR. And before any slighted VR owners start bagging me I have owned 2 VR6 Golfs. I have converted my Cupra to hydraulic clutch and I think it is worth while. So much so that I am converting my other Cupra as well. And here is my free plug (sorry) - So if any one needs a cable clutch converter for their O2A gearbox, I have one (or two) lol.

[h100vw]

Definitely go with a hydraulic clutch. The SEAT cable set up isn't that flash.

ffoff why not get the std ECU immobiliser defeated and save yourself a lot of wiring and pain of tuning the ECU. You get factory running etc etc for well under a grand.

Gavin

[ffoff]

Because I want to be able to throw a gt28 on it in the future. An I've got access to a 1.8t autronic map that is pretty solid already so I should be safe.

[whiteVR6]

Bang for buck a VR6T will be quicker than a 1.8T conversion

[SpeciP3]

Cheers guys! Yeah figured the lightness and tunability of the 1.8t would be easier than a VR6T simply because it's much easier to get parts, etc than have custom stuff fabricated, plus I don't know that I could afford that setup.

With regards to brakes and hubs I'm thinking of retaining original setup too but using larger rotors and calipers, save the exchange.

[ffoff]

To retain 4x100, you're gonna want g60 calipers and rotors. Dual piston calipers instead of single piston calipers.

[VR28LT]

still will never sound as horn as a VR pulling hard through the rev range

[ffoff]

Never going to sound as good no. But it's lighter, and quicker so that's a trade off I'm willing to take.