Just bought a Golf yesterday, hellllpppp :)

[Mars3v]

Hi Guys,

Yesterday I bought a 1996 Golf CL 1.8, the car has done 90K only but needs some repairs and a new clutch...

First thing that I noticed is that the engine is sooo weak for a 1.8 engine, may be because its only 89 hp with a damaged clutch..,

Anyways, I will fix all of that, but I want to get some performance parts like the spark plugs, coils, air filter, may be bigger injectors...just light tuning, u know... coz I got no cash ... so what and where to get these stuff from???

K&N doesn't have performance filters for this model...
What do you think of the NGK iridium, I have read that it adds 10 hp
Coils, Splitfire? NGK?... Advice ;p
Injectors, Bosch I guess will do, may be I can get those of the 2.0 engine

Thanks in advance boys...

[Mars3v]

forgot to say that I am in Melbourne, and plz suggest some websites to buy from, thanks

[Soundofav6]

hey welcome to the forum, congrats on the car too, you've come to the right place.

For spark plugs, I doubt it doesn't anything much, if you have the money to splash on them go ahead. I couldn't feel any difference after I had them in.

I had in mind CL and GL have same air box, some one please confirm.
I am sure our melb memeber would be delighted help you with shop locatiions. JUst wait.

[Golf Loon]

Hi

Fix the clutch first and release the mighty power of the 1.8
I can mail order you a clutch for $350 if you cant get one locally. 0423 051737 Camden GTI

The reason the 1.8s feel sluggish is the single injector setup that looks like a carby. You cant change the injector and the 2L has 4 of em, not one.
Filter should be the same as GL Golf, but if not, its the same as a SEAT Cordoba.

The only tuning that will make much difference is a CAM. Try a Mk2 GTI one.

Enjoy the car and revel in your wind up windows which will never break.

[rayray086]

Welcome to the forums Mars3v Do you have a 3-door model?

Also, in reply to your K&N air filters, they DO make a replacement panel filter for your model. All the airboxes are the same size across the Mk3 models. The part number for the K&N panel air filter is 33-2069. You can also mod your stock air box to draw more air in. Check out the DIY sticky on the Mk3 forum

[Water Boy]

Welcome mate... Iv got a 1.8 and they are a bit lack luster but are an awsome base... Get the brakes and suspension set up and then go crazy under the bonnet

[Mars3v]

Thanks alot guys for this warm welcome, it touched my heart, really it did

Soundofav6, I found u the website that said that NGK irridiums add 10 HP, I don't beleive it as well, have a look anyway;
http://www.yourhotcar.com/product/li...ts/Spark_Plugs
you can also enter your car's model and year and it will show all the performance parts and accessories available for you beast.

Golf Loon, Thanks, I will fix the clutch, but what mighty power are u talkin about ...I will get back to you if I couldn't find the clutch, thanks very much.

rayray086, No I have the 5 doors one, thanks for your effort but I guess I wasn't clear enough, I want a high performance filter like the Typhoon series from K&N or cold intakes with the heat shield, but replacement filters won't do much...I checked the DIY topic, really perfect, thanks.

Water Boy I will go crazy under the bonnet, don't u worry

Guys, any idea how much a 2.0 16V engine would cost? I think its code is APF (not sure)... its 148 HP,after the mods it should be really powerful.. in my opinion, its better than the VR6 where I need to live near by a petrol station

[Golf Loon]

ABF 2L 16v. Theny you need the loom and ecu and to dismantle your car and reassemble. Brobably $2500 plus labour. There were only 75 ABFs evevr sold in Oz, so good luck.

[Mischa]

what type of economy does the 1.8 8v get anyway? the vr6 gets 13-ish surely its worth it?

[MattyT]

mine gets 9-ish if I dordle and 11-ish if I start smacking it. Dunno what you're all on about