Mk1 16v Project

[Jarred]

interesting that you've decided to go with the rabbit badge there. Personally, I think calling it a rabbit is weird, and I've always prefered Golf,, but that's just me.

I thought about getting poly suspension bushes but someone said they'd be too much for street usage. My suspension is firm enough as it is, for my daily. So for now I don't need to change anything, but I'd be interested to see how it goes....

[WABIT]

hey mate love the progress with the 16v, one question though

what are you using for a exhaust from the manifold down? headers or custom from the mani down? ect??

cheers

wabit

[Preen59]

interesting that you've decided to go with the rabbit badge there. Personally, I think calling it a rabbit is weird, and I've always prefered Golf,, but that's just me.

I thought about getting poly suspension bushes but someone said they'd be too much for street usage. My suspension is firm enough as it is, for my daily. So for now I don't need to change anything, but I'd be interested to see how it goes....

I'm doing the Rabbit badge because it's unusual and i like doing things just a little bit different. It is weird, yeah. That's another reason why i'm doing it. Plus i think the little bunny looks cool.

Poly bushes are very noisy for street use and can knock/bang a little sometimes so you're right, normal bushes are much prefered with good suspension to give you a well handling vehicle that is still reasonably smooth to drive. But hey, i don't care because i'm doing this mainly for competition.

-Oh, i also de-flashed my block today on the skirt webs. If anyone is interested in why you de-flash a block and wants some pics, i'll put a post up with some info etc, otherwise i'll leave it at that.

[Preen59]

hey mate love the progress with the 16v, one question though

what are you using for a exhaust from the manifold down? headers or custom from the mani down? ect??

cheers

wabit

I'm using the standard 16v 4-2 manifold (ported and port matched to the head) with a 2-1 mandrel downpipe. From everything i've read the standard manifold makes the same power as extractors, depending on the setup, you may squeeze a few extra HP from extractors but $600+ for 3 or 4 HP seems a little pointless. I spoke to the guys at Techtonics and they said yeah don't worry about it unless you are pressed for room, and they sell the things.

Is the ABF mani the same as the KR one? If it is, and you're interested, when i get my downpipe made, i'll get 2 done. Glennboy at Central West Exhaust in town works magic with custom exhausts, he does a fantastic job and for a good price too.

Anyway, if you're interested let me know.

[WABIT]

hey

its all good ive actually got a 9A engine (k-jet) i have a manifold and the downpipe cut off at the flange to i can graft my custom exhaust i had on the 8v but im also getting a set of ashley racing extractors cheap!!! hehe

thank you for the heads up anyways mate and good setup on your exhaust system cant wait to see the finished product

wabit

[Golf Loon]

ABF ports are the same, but engine is 10mm taller.

[WABIT]

sorry i didnt quite get what you mean what was it again only kitdding mate

hahahahhaha

wabit

[Jarred]

yea What's all this engine de-flashing about. i'd be interested to know all the things you're doiong to your eng, and the reasons why,. it seems a prettty comprehensive rebuild... (of the eng)

[velly_16v_cab]

a 4 branch manifold for the exhaust will allow the car to breath much more freely.
It may seem alot of money to spend for little bhp return but the car drives and responds so much better.

The way to get the power out of a 16v is to allow it to breath.

just my 2cents worth

[Preen59]

a 4 branch manifold for the exhaust will allow the car to breath much more freely.
It may seem alot of money to spend for little bhp return but the car drives and responds so much better.

The way to get the power out of a 16v is to allow it to breath.

just my 2cents worth

Fair enough. I'll go with what i have now and see about something different later on if i feel it would be an advantage..

Allowing the engine to breathe better is the way to get power out of anything .