Mk1 2.0 16v abf conversion

[dado]

my project is looking much better after arrival of "japanese vr6" today. they call them this name as they are purchased and send from japan as a vr6. i believe this has happened i few time before.looking great with 60000km on the clock.have a look http://photobucket.com/wheels_03

[Preen59]

I'm happy for you dude, but you've posted to photobucket email you use to send pics to photobucket as the link, not your album..

[Jarred]

curious to find out more about getting a half cut from Japan? where did you source it from if you dont mind me asking?

[cartertronic]

Perfect timing! Hopefully we can help each other out, although I won't be starting for a little while yet.. Too bad you're in Sydney, would've liked to lend you a hand in preparation for my conversion!

Good luck! Really looking forward to reading this one!

[dado]

thanks mate, currently in talks-negotiations with Matt from Camden GTI so he may be doing this conversion due to lack of my time and experience.also car booked with panelbeater for respray as i wont be doing this in the backyard either.in saying that i will still be fixing minor things as i am sure there will be plenty of them to.

[dado]

just had a look at my 020 gearbox code is FF 14062 is this good or bad any idea on the gear ratio

[Jarred]

From memory, that has the same ratios as the standard 4 speeds, but with an 'overdrive' 5th. have a quick search, plenty of links have been posted before in relation to gearbox ratios.

[Golf Loon]

Mik, this is what you are trying to achive with the pics. Use the IMG button down the bottom of the screen and paste that here.







And the car....

[dado]

is this all i need to keep the 02a with the engine in mk1???

[Golf Loon]

Yes, but the gearbox will still be as heavy as your car and you will have to fit the cable shift mechanism too.

Plus the massively long cable clutch will be really heavy and will pull through the bulkhead on a Mk1.