It Begins: The S3 1.8T into my '85 Mk2 GTI

**GOLFBALLS** · 05-01-2008, 09:55 AM

Well folks, here goes!! The donor car finally made it to my backyard. It was a bitch right until it was pushed into the shed, but now its time for my revenge, hahahaaarrr.
I'm taking the '98-'04 AMK Audi S3 1.8T 20v engine and putting it into my tired '85 mk2 Golf GTI.
I got the complete donor car pretty cheap so I could salvage as much as possible off it to make the swap easier, and I can pretty much cover my costs once i've sold off all the components from the rest of the car (6speed quattro trans, adjustable Bilstein coilover kit, alcon brakes, etc, etc).
So far i've just stripped out most of the interior and cleaned up all the broken bits off it.
Heading to Belmont Tool Centre to buy some good quality tools (not bunnings crap) today so i can get stuck into the big stuff today. Let me know if you want some S3 parts!
I have some pics, so pm me if you wanna see as i cant figure out how to get pictures on the thread. I might even do a website.
Cheers, Wade

**h100vw** · 05-01-2008, 11:14 AM

Wade, don't forget to keep us up to date on this one mate. I know plenty of folk will be interested.

Are you fitting all the S3 management and stuff?

Gavin

**GOLFBALLS** · 06-01-2008, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by h100vw

Wade, don't forget to keep us up to date on this one mate. I know plenty of folk will be interested.

Are you fitting all the S3 management and stuff?

Gavin

Nah, because i wanted to keep my original instrument cluster and ignition barrel i decided to go with Quantum Performance Engineering's specialised "Plug n Play" kit. They just modify the engine harness and give you a new ecu to match and plug into the old fusebox. You still need most of the 1.8T sensors and stuff though. Its also mapped to give the engine around 50bhp extra, so i'm preparing for some torque steer issues!!!! (270bhp in a mk2 with no power steering!)

Yes, I am slightly unstable mentally

Wade

**GOLFBALLS** · 06-01-2008, 11:28 PM

Hi all.
More progress dismantling the Audi today, but has anyone tried removing rear discs off these things?
I have taken off the caliper, unscrewed the little securing screw on the disc and undone the main hub nut but the disc wont budge.

I'm worried about damage if I clout it too hard with a mallet...
Any suggestions welcome!
Wade

TassieGTi · 07-01-2008, 08:47 AM

I like the sound of this one

Make sure you start some gym work now, so you can control the little beastie when done

I'm running a QPENG 20vt kit in my Mk1 GTI. Great way to go and dead easy

240bhp is plenty enough in a Mk1, so 270bhp in a Mk2 will be mad

Good luck with it.

**Eddy** · 07-01-2008, 09:06 AM

Hoyhoy.
Hey the S3 is AWD, hey, just a crazy thought.,,,

But then your talking about a BEAST.,,,

**SoVeReIgN** · 07-01-2008, 09:07 AM

Hey mate

Sounds awesome - Would be incredible if you could get a 4wd mk2 floorplan (or make one) and put together a 1.8turbo 6 speed quattro Mk2 !

But otherwise - What interior trim have you gotten? Have you got the S3 audio gear (intact?)

**GOLFBALLS** · 16-03-2009, 09:45 PM

Ok so finally got some time to partially put the AMK back together.
New sump, oil filter bracket/cooler/filter, new oil pump etc.

Also got my G60 mounts from GSF in the mail. Just waiting for correct brackets. Realised I cant use 020 brackets on the 02A because it makes the whole engine/gearbox sit 15mm forward than normal

So I need the brackets from a 4cyl Corrado or Passat from '89 - '92.
Anyway the mounts are here...

And also attacked the charge pipe with the wire wheel tonight after a trying day. hadda get outta the house... Will paint it too

More to come soon...